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Changes to the operation of Queensland’s Magistrates Court

March 31, 2020

Steven Hayles

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Magistrates Court, Pandemic

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland’s Magistrates Courts have implemented changes to court operations.

Yes, there is a Santa Corona – and she is the Patron Saint of Plagues and Pandemics

March 31, 2020

John Formosa

Corona, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Pandemic, Santa Corona

An article from the Maltese e-Newsletter, The Journal of the Maltese Diaspora, regarding Santa Corona the Patron Saint of Plagues and Pandemics.

Do I Have To Vote In This Weekend’s Local Government Election

March 27, 2020

Stuart Naylor

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Local Government Electoral Act, Pandemic, Voting

S168 of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011 (Qld) makes it an offence for an Elector to fail to vote at an election without a valid and sufficient excuse.

Don’t just assume your insurance policy for Business Interruption won’t respond to a claim because there is an Exclusion for Pandemics!

March 25, 2020

Darren Sekac

Business Insurance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Insurances, Pandemic

Many general insurance policies for business interruption will have an exclusion for claims caused by a pandemic, however, do not assume that any business interruption policy you have contains that exclusion or even if it does, you may still have a valid claim.

Changes to Awards – Annualised Salary

March 19, 2020

Caitlin Roberts

Annualised Wages, Employer, Employment Law, Modern Award

Changes to annualised wages in Modern Awards took effect on 1 March 2020 and if you’re an employer these amendments will require you to review your contracts to ensure that you are continuing to comply with your obligations.

First home buyers – new Loan Deposit Scheme

March 19, 2020

Greer Stening

Buyers, Conveyancing, First Home, For Sale

From January 2020, the government implemented a new Loan Deposit Scheme to assist first home buyers entering the property market.

Are you an employer? What do you have to do to manage Coronavirus in your business?

March 19, 2020

Caitlin Roberts

Employer, Employment Law

Our news feeds are being flooded at the moment with news of COVD-19 and understandably there is some concern amongst Queensland businesses regarding the impact that this virus may have on business.