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The Queensland Ombudsman can assist you with a complaint about your local Council or a Government Department

March 1, 2010

By Sarah Dennis Has your local Council made a decision that you feel is unfair? Maybe you have been unfairly treated by a Government Department? The Queensland Ombudsman is an independent complaints investigation agency that may be able to help…

Ensure safety is more than just luck.

March 1, 2010

Macrossan & Amiet

By Kylie Davis It is all too often that you see on the news and in newspapers stories about people being involved in accidents. As lawyers, we often have to deal with the legal consequences of accidents. Often, a moment…

Phoenix Transactions: Asset Transfer With No Consideration

December 5, 2009

Macrossan & Amiet

By Greg Smart In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a mystical bird that, at the end of its life cycle, ignites into flames. A new young phoenix rises from the ashes of the old. In business terms, a phoenix transaction…

Testamentary Trusts

December 4, 2009

Macrossan & Amiet

Stuart Naylor

You may have heard of the expression Testamentary Trusts. Such Trusts are quite common in Australia although their purpose and the benefits that can be obtained from them are not well understood. A Testamentary Trust is a Trust created by…

New legislation puts out strong road safety message

May 2, 2008

Vince Campbell

By Vince Campbell vcampbell@macamiet.com.au Under new legislation, a driver who suffers a suspension of licence following the accumulation of too many demerit points, or following a high speed offence, can apply for a Special Hardship Order (SHO). If successful on…

Tying the threads together

May 2, 2008

Macrossan & Amiet

By Stephen Willis Stephen Willis Changes to the law in relation to the use of personal property as security will result in significant changes to business transactions involving items such as cars and boats. Trainee solicitor Stephen Willis looks at…

Leasing: Know what your rent will be before exercising your option to renew

May 2, 2008

Macrossan & Amiet

By Kylie Davis kdavies@macamiet.com.au Leasing plays an important role in commercial life but what happens at the end of a lease? How does a lessee ensure they are happy with the Market Review of the rent before committing themselves to…

Where there’s a will, there’s a way: the Peter Brock story

April 12, 2008

Macrossan & Amiet

By Greg Smart A will is important because it tells those who survive you how you wish to have your assets dealt with. For this reason, a will should be clear, well drafted and legally binding. The Peter Brock story…

Purchase of used cars – private sale or dealer?

April 12, 2008

Macrossan & Amiet

By Steven Hayles Buying from private sellers While the advantage of buying through a private sale may be the obvious lower purchase price, other risks relating to the operation of the vehicle may not be so apparent. Furthermore, while there…

Kylie tackles housing crisis in the Whitsundays

April 2, 2008

Macrossan & Amiet

By Kylie Davies “Because it is my home town, I want to help the people in my backyard,” Kylie said. “I like volunteering in the community and this interests me because university isn’t always the best option for everyone, particularly…

News

The Queensland Ombudsman can assist you with a complaint about your local Council or a Government Department

Ensure safety is more than just luck.

Phoenix Transactions: Asset Transfer With No Consideration

Testamentary Trusts

New legislation puts out strong road safety message

Tying the threads together

Leasing: Know what your rent will be before exercising your option to renew

Where there’s a will, there’s a way: the Peter Brock story

Purchase of used cars – private sale or dealer?

Kylie tackles housing crisis in the Whitsundays

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