We are currently acting for clients who have received Notices of Intention to Resume land pursuant to the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (“the Act”) by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (“DTMR”) required for the Mackay Ring Road.
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Attention all Attorneys Appointed Under an EPOA – Avoid the Disappointed Beneficiary Situation
Being appointed as an Attorney under an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) to make financial and/or personal decisions for a person carries strict moral and legal obligations.
What is a De-Facto Relationship?
De-facto relationships are recognised throughout Australia, however the Court is often asked to determine whether a de-facto relationship exists in particular circumstances. This is an important question as it is estimated that over 1.9 million Australians over the age of 18 currently live in a de-facto relationship.
Draft Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme
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The Whitsunday Regional Council (Council) has now unveiled the unified Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme (Draft Planning Scheme).
Dealing with Family Trusts under the Family Law Act
Pursuant to section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 the Court may make Orders with respect to the property of parties to a marriage altering their interests in such property.
Your Home is Your Castle: Knowing Your Rights when it comes to Police Raids and Search Warrants
“A man’s home is his castle” is an adage dating back from 1605 in the English common law. Whilst it may sound antiquated, the protection of a person’s dwelling and their right to privacy remains an enforceable right under both the common law and statute law.
The Future of Conveyancing – Online Settlements
Lawyers and banks will soon be attending property settlements without leaving their desk, with the assistance of the web-based program PEXA (Property Exchange Australia Limited) now operative in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia with limited use currently in Queensland.
An Important Decision
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One of the great mysteries in life is why bad things happen to good people. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that everyone does in fact get sick or injured at some stage in their lives, the question is simply how sick or injured does that one person get?
More Traffic Offences Attracting Double Demerit Points
Currently in Queensland double demerit points are applied to individuals who repeatedly commit offences relating to seatbelts, motorbike helmets and exceeding the speed limit by more than 20km per hour.
Kristie Barrett Profile
I feel privileged to have recently joined the Macrossan & Amiet Whitsunday office as a Solicitor.
