On 18 June 2013, the Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart announced that the Queensland Police will be cracking down on speed tolerances to motorists exceeding the speed limit.
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Neighbours Behaving Badly
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Disputes between neighbours over issues such as dividing fences, pets, overhanging tree branches and noise can sometimes degenerate into vindictive campaigns of aggression, bullying and harassment.
Limitation Periods for Property Settlements
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It can be a stressful time for all involved when a relationship breaks down and knowing what initial steps to take can be overwhelming. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is the relevant legislation that applies to property settlements of marriages and de facto relationships
Water Rights in Queensland – Recent Legislative Changes
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Following on from the rural theme in last month’s newsletter, this month’s edition will focus on a recent legislative amendment relating to water rights and its likely impact on primary producers state-wide.
Finding Dodgy Debtors
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We have clients that seek legal advice when someone owes them money, or when they have bought a shonky product, or paid for a poor service. Some clients have great difficulty with locating the person that owes them money and…
Within the Act? What else might you be charged with?
The upcoming trial of Phillip Abell, Benjamin Power and Donna McAvoy for the murder of Detective Senior Constable Damian Leeding at the Pacific Pine Tavern in May 2011 is a stark example of how a common criminal purpose may be relied upon by the prosecution notwithstanding that there may be unanticipated consequences. The trials of the three co-accuseds are expected to take some weeks in the Supreme Court in September – October later this year.
The Walking Backwards Case
turned_in_notArms Length Requirement, Selling
On 12 April 2013 judgment was given in an action which was affectionately referred to in our office as the “Walking Backwards Case”.
“Sorry No Refunds” : A Sign of a Breach of the Australian Consumer Law
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If you are a local business owner who displays a sign or notices declaring “no refunds” to customers, you may not realize it but you are acting in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Drugs: Getting Caught In the Net
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We would all like to think that we know the people that we live with. However, with rental prices being what they are and the often inevitable urge to leave home at the first opportunity, adolescents frequently house share to keep costs of living to a minimum.
