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Welcome Greer
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Greer returned to her home town of Airlie Beach in November and has joined the M&A Cannonvale office team. She brings with her extensive experience in civil litigation, insurance and personal injury claims, and dispute resolution.
Family Law Act changes
Following the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Domestic Violence, changes were made to the Family Law Act 1975 and such changes recently came into effect. These changes provide for a legislative ban on personal cross examination in matters that involve family violence.
Verification of Identity
There are more stringent Verification of Identity (“VOI”) requirements for identifying all persons whom we deal with.
Tribute to Brian Harrison
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Brian Harrison, a former well-known Mackay Barrister and Cairns District Court Judge, passed away in Cairns on Wednesday 10 October 2019.
2019 Charitable Foundation Distribution
The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation recently held its Trustee meeting to determine the annual distributions for 2019 and on 12 September 2019 presentations were held for the successful recipients in both Mackay and Cannonvale.
Fishers Beware – New QLD Fisheries Regulations from 1 September 2019
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From 1 September 2019 there have been a number of changes to the Queensland Fisheries Regulations.
Changes to Paper Certificates of Title
From 1 October 2019, paper Certificates of Title will be of sentimental and historical value only and will no longer need to be deposited when a property dealing is lodged.
Deceased Estates: What is Probate?
A Grant of Probate is document issued by the Supreme Court of Queensland to assist in the administration of deceased estates.
