Recovering a debt can be a challenging experience, particularly when informal attempts to resolve the matter fail. In Queensland, the Magistrates Court provides a legal…
Preparing for the ‘Right to Disconnect’: What Small Businesses Need to Know Before 26 August 2025 Starting 26 August 2025, small business employers in Australia—those…
Over the last several years, Queensland’s rental laws have been undergoing significant changes, aiming to create a fairer and more transparent rental market for both…
In our previous article “What is a Binding Financial Agreement?” we briefly looked at how ‘binding’ a binding financial agreement (BFA) drafted pursuant to the…
In 2013 the Commercial and Property Law Research Centre of the Queensland University of Technology commenced a review of Queensland’s property laws for the Queensland…
Defamation is the intentional publication of unfounded material that harms a person’s reputation. Defamation law in Queensland is primarily governed by the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld).…
Service of Court Documents: A Need-to-Know Guide In Queensland, the process of serving court documents is a crucial part of the legal system. It ensures…
Assignment of Commercial Lease in Queensland: Key Legal Considerations An Assignment of a lease in Queensland is a process where a Tenant (assignor) transfers…
Buying or Selling a Business -What are Your Obligations to Existing Employees? When buying or selling a business, it is important to consider existing…
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…