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2025 M&A Charitable Foundation Presentation
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The foundations Trustees held their AGM in August to consider this year’s applicants and held the annual presentations on 26 September.
Integrity and Honesty Paramount for Solicitors
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A solicitor’s integrity and honesty are absolutely essential, as demonstrated by a case where a lawyer’s false statutory declaration led to serious professional consequences.
Swings and Roundabouts – Set-Off Clauses in Employment Contracts
A recent Federal Court ruling limits set-off clauses to each pay period and reinforces strict record-keeping obligations, prompting employers to review award compliance and payroll practices.
Can trusts be used to protect assets in family law matters
Trusts may offer some protection in family law disputes, but whether the assets are excluded from the property pool depends entirely on the specific circumstances.
Queensland Transfer Duty: Key Changes for Homebuyers
Since December 2024 there have been changes to stamp duty with the intention to make it easier for buyers to get in the market and encourage first home buyers to build their first home.
Is Your Business Prepared for Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Prevention?
The Queensland Government now requires businesses to proactively prevent sexual and sex or gender-based harassment at work.
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
What happens to the “bank of mum and dad” money when it becomes entangled in Family Law matters?
Photography and Children’s Sports in Queensland: What Parents Need to Know
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In Queensland, photographing children in public is legal unless it’s indecent, offensive, or restricted by property or club rules.
Seller Disclosure Regime
From 1 August 2025, Sellers of property in Queensland must disclose to potential Buyers key property information upfront, before a Contract is signed.
