The Queensland Supreme Court has recently ruled that a Will typed into an iPhone is legally valid and granted probate.
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Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
New Bikie Legislation
The events of a week in mid October in the Queensland Legislative Assembly were quite remarkable. Within one week the Liberal National Government introduced and passed urgent legislation to effect significant legislative reforms namely the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (Qld) (“VLAD Act”) and the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations Disruption) Amendment Act 2013.
Dismissal following Workplace Bullying Complaint found Unfair
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For both employers and employees complaints of workplace bullying are serious matters. In some instances complaints of bullying lead to the lodgement of workers compensation claims or disciplinary action including dismissal for the person responsible for the bullying behaviour.
Mackay Daily Court List for Magistrates Court Matters
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Access to Daily Law List for Mackay Magistrates Court Matters For those persons interested in viewing the list of defendants appearing before the Mackay Magistrates Court each day, the Queensland Courts website now provides access to the daily law list…
Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation Presentations
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The Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation had its 2013 presentation day on the 22nd August, 2013 in both Mackay and the Whitsundays.
Self Managed Super Fund – Borrowing to Purchase Property
It is now some years since the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act was amended to permit SMSFs to borrow money to purchase assets including real estate.
The National Employment Standards
The National Employment Standards (“NES”) cover everyone in the national workplace system. Because this covers most employees in businesses in Australia, it doesn’t matter what State you work in, you will have the same rights and obligations.
Perfection Trumps Retention – Personal Property Securities Act Update
turned_in_notLenin Volney, Personal Property Securities Act, PPSA, Priority of Security Interests, Retention of Title
We have in previous additions of our newsletter, highlighted the critical importance of registration in relation to the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) and the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR).
Stalking… Offensive Material Posted on Social Media Platforms may Expose you to Prosecution!
It would come as no surprise to you that it is an offence to stalk another person. Stalking is a serious offence that can generally only be dealt with in the District Court. However, what constitutes the offence and the role which social media (via text messages, chat rooms, Facebook, etc) are playing in recording what was otherwise verbal interactions is an area that parents should take particular note of.
