Under the Queensland criminal Law, a Court is required to consider an offender’s character amongst other things, including previous convictions, when sentencing.
News
Decision Against Minerology
Major win for the creditors of Queensland Nickel (QNI), as the Queensland Court of Appeal ruled that Clive Palmer’s company must pay over $100 million.
Promotion Announcement
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From 1 July 2021, Steven will join Stuart, John, Darren, Andrew, Sam, Paul & Caitlin as an Associate Director.
The Tradition Continues (Again!)
Join us in extending congratulations to Maggie Formosa who was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland this week.
Congratulations Lucy!
Macrossan & Amiet welcomed Lucy Guye to the team as a trainee solicitor at the end of 2020 and she was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland last week.
2021 Moot Competition
National Law Week for 2021 saw the MDLA open its annual moot competition to trainee solicitors throughout Mackay, as well as graduate solicitors who were unable to compete last year due to COVID-19.
Changes to Workers’ Compensation Legislation for First Responders
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These changes simplify the process for First Responders to claim workers compensation for PTSD.
Buying a Used Car Privately
Buying a used car privately (directly from the previous owner) instead of from a licensed motor vehicle dealer may be cheaper, but it has greater risk for a buyer.
Jessicca Price Admitted as a Solicitor
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Join us in congratulating Jessicca Price from our Cannonvale office who started with the Macrossan & Amiet team as a trainee solicitor in February 2021 and was admitted as a solicitor this week.
Lynda Hughes Admitted as a Solicitor
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Congratulations to Lynda Hughes of our Cannonvale office on her recent admission as a solicitor. She joined Macrossan & Amiet as a trainee solicitor in July 2020 and was admitted last week in Townsville.
