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Are You Environmentally Safe? (What Do You Mean I Can’t Wash My Dog?)
Being a former resident of Canada, where it only really rains on the odd occasion, the staggering quantity of rainfall in the local region has me amazed. Given the recent rainfall the severe water restrictions have been downgraded.
Shareholders Agreements: A Pre-emptive Necessity
Business ventures can be operated through a number of structures and today more and more businesses are being operated through a company. Shareholder Agreements can be a key tool in the ongoing management of the company and the company’s businesses.
Debt Collection
Debt Collection. It’s a term business owners sometimes dread thinking about. It can seem complex, difficult and time consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put together a list of tips to ensure you have good debt recovery strategies in place to recover the money you’ve worked hard for.
Unlawfully Obtained Evidence: What are the Circumstances it may be Excluded
It may come as a surprise to understand that whether or not evidence which the police have unlawfully obtained is not determinative of whether it may be used by the prosecution against you.
Change to Body Corporate Lot Entitlements
On 19 March 2013, the Newman government introduced changes to Body Corporate lot entitlements legislation. To understand the significance of these changes, the history of lot entitlements should be noted.
Profile: Kirstie Pegoraro
My name is Kirstie Pegoraro and I have recently started work at Macrossan & Amiet as a Trainee Solicitor. I am from Ayr and last year completed a Bachelor of Law at James Cook University, Townsville.
Prosecution reliance on previous convictions: Case study Constable SJ Miers v Blewett [2013] QCA 23
A person’s criminal history can have a significant impact on many aspects of your daily life; from your ability to obtain visas to travel overseas, employment opportunities with both private and government agencies to restrictions for the possession of your firearms.
Snap Shots of the Importance of Registration
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). On 30 January 2012 the PPSR was established as a single, national online register where lenders and businesses register their security interests over personal property.
A Man for All Seasons
On Tuesday 29th January 2013 Gene Paterson and I had a very enjoyable duty to perform in representing Macrossan & Amiet at Paul Stasuik’s admission as a
Solicitor in the Supreme Court at Rockhampton.







