On 17 September 2015 the Queensland Parliament passed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
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A Practical Application of Statutory Guarantees
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Under the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) a consumer of goods is provided with a number of statutory guarantees regarding the quality of the goods. The purpose of these guarantees is to provide minimum standards and obligations on suppliers of both goods and services to consumers.
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Unfair Dismissal – Important Information for Employers and Employees
As a result of the mining downturn in Mackay and the Bowen Basin, job security has become a myth. Many employees have either been laid off or been offered or forced to take redundancy packages. In last month’s newsletter, Aimee…
“Sorry No Refunds” : A Sign of a Breach of the Australian Consumer Law
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If you are a local business owner who displays a sign or notices declaring “no refunds” to customers, you may not realize it but you are acting in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
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The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Michael White
Making a Will – What is an Executor and what do they have to do?
What happens if you die without a Will?
The Importance of Completing a Pre-Settlement Inspection
Queensland Legislation Permits the Identity of an Accused to be Publicised
Buyer Beware – Failure to Pay Your Deposit on Time May Lead to Termination of Your Property Contract
