The State Government has changed double jeopardy laws to allow persons previously acquitted of offences to be recharged for the same or similar offences if there is new and compelling evidence.
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Macrossan & Amiet’s proud connection to the role of Chief Justice of Queensland
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The Chief Justice is the highest ranking judicial officer in Queensland and has the main responsibility of upholding the rule of law and maintaining community confidence in the administration of justice. The Chief Justice also establishes the rules and procedures of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Homeowners Liable to Pay Damages to Widow of Elderly Gardener Fatally Injured
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It’s a harsh reality that one in three accidents occur in and around the home and most are preventable. This could be a result of hidden hazards such as electrical faults, structural defects, gas leaks, slip and trip hazards or unsafe pool fencing, to name just a few.
Thanksgiving Service for Organ Donors
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Carmel Podosky, a secretary in our Mackay office has for twelve years, with the assistance of her mother Bernadette Attard, organised the Annual Organ Donor Family Thanksgiving service. The 2014 service was recently held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, West Mackay.
Rural Land and Primary Production Update
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Four recently proposed legislative amendments will hopefully ease the regulatory and financial burden on those individuals who are centrally important to food security and growth of our nation, primary producers.
A Practical Application of Statutory Guarantees
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Under the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) a consumer of goods is provided with a number of statutory guarantees regarding the quality of the goods. The purpose of these guarantees is to provide minimum standards and obligations on suppliers of both goods and services to consumers.
Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct to Bolster Franchisee’s Rights and Reduce Red Tape for Franchisors Franchising
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Amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct have been in the woodworks for some time now and the proposed amendments are to take effect from 1 January 2015.
Consumer Guarantees
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The Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) provides for certain statutory guarantees in relation to the supply of goods and services to consumers. Although this article will only focus on the supply of goods, statutory guarantees are provided under the legislation to protect consumers. Who is a consumer?
Wills Keep Producing Suprising Results for Left Behind Family Members
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland (and soon to be Governor) on 24 April 2014 delivered a judgment in the matter of Whitla (as administrator of the estate of Allan James Launchbury)(the Applicant) v. Barbara Jane Launchbury (the First Respondent) and Jonathon David Launchbury.
Relief from PAMDA Red Tape as Property Occupations Bill is Passed
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On 7 May 2014 the Property Occupations Bill 2013 (the Bill) was passed by Parliament. The objectives of the Bill are to provide for the repeal and split of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (PAMDA). The Bill is one of four Bills that will split…
