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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.

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 (“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.

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).

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…

According to Wikipedia a “double act” or “comedy duo” is a comic pairing in which humour is derived from the uneven relationship between two partners who usually have dramatically different personalities.

Breastfeeding in public is a right for Australian women, protected nationally by the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

When taking instructions to prepare Wills, clients are usually surprised to learn that as a general proposition it is not possible to give Superannuation Benefits away through your Will.