Additional lump sum compensation and the ability to accept lump sum compensation as well as a seeking common law damages are just two of the amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Legislation for workers diagnosed with Black Lung Disease.
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Am I Insured?
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Do you know what coverage you have through your superannuation?
Watch this space: casual employees right to convert to permanent employment
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During the most recent review of the Modern Awards by the Fair Work Commission, they have decided that the Modern Awards should contain a provision that allows casual employees to elect to convert to either full-time employment or part-time employment, once they have met certain criteria.
Have you been issued a Police Protection Notice?
Changes to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act now give police further power with respect to the conditions which they can impose in a Police Protection Notice’s to those who allegedly commit acts of domestic violence.
Whitsunday Landlords And Tenants Be Aware
Whitsunday Regional Council has approved for introduction a new Trade Waste Policy and Management Plan for premises in the Whitsunday Region.
Dangerous Driving Leads to Heavy Penalties
Do you know what’s considered ‘dangerous operation of a motor vehicle’ and the penatlies associated with such charge?
Leading the Way for the new generation
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Macrossan & Amiet are delighted to announce that solicitors Paul Formosa & Caitlin Roberts have become part owners of our business on 1 July 2017
Important changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax Regime
On 9 May 2017, the Government announced changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) tax threshold and tax rate.
De facto Relationships and Stepchildren – Do you need to update your Will?
Amendments made to the Succession Act regarding de facto relationships and stepchildren came into effect from 5 June 2017.
