The AG’s department has released a draft bill proposing significant amendments to the Family Law Act which seek to enhance the objective that the best interests of the child are met.
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New anti-discrimination protections in Fair Work Act
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The Albanese government’s Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act made amendments to the anti-discrimination protections.
Can we be de facto if we don’t live together
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The existence of a De facto Relationship as opposed to a casual long-term relationship is not always easily identifiable.
Power of the Court to Dismiss Charges
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In what circumstances can charges be dismissed by the Court after an offender enters a plea of guilty.
Definition of a Mobile Phone
The Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation has been amended to insert a new definition for a mobile phone.
Welcome Sophie
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Macrossan & Amiet welcomes Sophie Ford to the team and congratulates her on her admission as a Solicitor.
Christie Leet and the Sherpa Property Group
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I grew up with Christie Leet. Although I am a couple of years older than Christie, we are both sons of Proserpine sugar cane farmers and we attended the same schools in Proserpine. We have shared career paths that have…
Electronic Conveyancing
Electronic Conveyancing will become mandatory in Queensland from 20 February 2023.
Property Boundaries – Overhanging Trees
It is important to understand exactly what constitutes land affected by a tree, who is responsible, and what remedies are available.
The treatment of pets in family law matters
The family law courts has confirmed that they are to be treated as property and, perhaps unsurprisingly, not in the same way as children.
