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Are You Providing Rooming Accommodation? In Queensland, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (‘the Act’) generally governs residential tenancies and rooming accommodation…
Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Advanced Health Directives – Understanding Your Personal Documents While many people understand the importance of Wills, the lesser-known…
Consumer Leases for Indefinite Periods Consumers are granted statutory protections under the National Credit Code for not only credit contracts but also for consumer…
Non-Refundable Deposits and Instalment Contracts For buyers and sellers of property in Queensland, arranging to release “non-refundable” deposits under a contract has traditionally been…
Is Development Approval Required Before Registering a Lease? Overview Property owners and landlords should take the time to consider the particulars of their property…
Considering Litigation? Consider Your Costs! As Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation Claim now turns to the matter of costs, reportedly an astonishing $35 million! …
Misleading and Deceptive Conduct In Australia, the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) provides for various consumer protections. The ACL is found in Schedule 2 of…
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Civil litigation can be stressful and expensive. Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is an option that should be considered if you want…
Important Updates for Unfair Contract Terms: What You Need to Know Overview The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth)…
Understanding Probate What is Probate? Probate refers to the legal process of validating and executing a deceased person’s will. It involves the court’s recognition…
Estate Planning – Special Disability Trusts Special disability trusts came into effect on 20 September 2006 and can be utilised in estate planning where…
Are you a New Zealand Citizen Considering Applying for Australian Citizenship? Up until recently, the majority of New Zealand citizens living in Australia faced…
Are you an employer in the building and construction industry? If yes, then you may need to consider your obligations under the legislative scheme regarding…
What Happens to Homeowners When a Construction Company Goes into Liquidation? The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have forced many companies into liquidation with…
Asset Protection – Planning for Incapacity in a Business or Investment Context Often when people consider executing an Enduring Power of Attorney document, they…