It’s that time of the year again. We have just celebrated Melbourne Cup, schoolies is just around the corner, office Christmas parties are in full swing and the summer festival season is about to begin.
But with the year drawing to a close and the silly season nearly upon us, three things are certain: more of us will be sunburned, more of us will be consuming more food and alcohol and more of us will be belting out karaoke tunes in the style of Bridget Jones.
And with that comes a greater likelihood of coming into contact with the police.
News
Val Recovers from Snake Bite
Val Matthews, who is my longest serving employee having worked for me for nearly 20 years, is still recovering from a snake bite which occurred on the 29th April this year.
Val lives on the family cane farm situated at Mt Julian, near Proserpine with her husband Bill.
Profile: Aimee Gladman
Employee or Contractor – Information on the ATO Website
In our September edition, we published an article which discussed “Sham Contracting” arrangements and the risks posed to employers who make the mistake of classifying their workers as contractors rather than employees.
What Goes Up … Usually Comes Down. Redundancy in the Workplace
My Investment went South – Can My Investment Advisor be Liable?
More and more people are choosing to invest in order to protect and secure their financial future and that of their family.
Leasing a Premises – What are some of the Traps You Should be Aware of?
The Changes that I Have Seen in Over 35 Years as a Solicitor in Mackay
I was asked by David O’Connell, before he was appointed to the position of Central Coroner, to write an article about some of the changes that I have seen in the law since I began working as a solicitor in Mackay in 1977.
Profile: Charlotte Paterson
My name is Charlotte Patersonand I have recently started working at the Cannonvale office. My father, Gene is a partner at the firm and has worked here since before I was born. My sister, George also works at Macrossan & Amiet.







