Publications - Miller Sockhill Lawyers

Commercial ·

Retail Leasing

Introduction Retail leasing disputes are a common occurrence in the commercial property sector, often arising from disagreements between landlords and tenants regarding the terms, obligations,…

Legal Fundamentals ·

Australia’s New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

In December 2024, Australia enacted the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Act 2024, marking the most significant overhaul of the country’s financial crime…

Debt Recovery ·

Debt Recovery Process in the Magistrates Court

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…

Employment Law ·

Right to Disconnect

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…

Property Law ·

Queensland’s Tenancy Laws: Progress and Reform

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…

Litigation ·

Consider the Implications Before Rejecting an Offer

Calderbank Offers. Litigation is the last resort for resolving a dispute and generally by the time the matter proceeds to trial all other avenues may…

Family Law ·

When will a Financial Agreement be set aside?

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…

Estate Planning ·

Planning Ahead: Who makes the important decisions when you no longer can?

While no one wants to imagine a time when they can’t make their own decisions, it’s a reality that many people face whether it be…

Property Law ·

Changes to Property Law Qld

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…

Litigation ·

Defamation Law Explained

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).…

Estate Planning ·

Family Law – Estate Planning Considerations

If you are going through a change in your family situation, it’s important to consider how this might have an effect on your estate planning…

Contracts ·

Service of Court Documents: A Need-to-Know Guide

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…

Family Law ·

Upcoming Changes to the Family Law Act 1975

Upcoming Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 Overview On 10 June 2025, significant changes to Australia’s Family Law Act 1975 will come into effect,…

Conveyancing ·

Changes to Transfer Duty Concessions and Exemptions in Queensland

Changes to Transfer Duty Concessions and Exemptions in Queensland With the cost of living being a key talking point over the last few years, changes…

Contracts ·

Capacity And Contracts

We were recently instructed in a matter where a person entered into a contract, the obligations under which, they were never going to be able…

Body Corporate ·

Body Corporate Common Property – Can a Lot Owner force the granting of Exclusive Use?

Body Corporate Common Property Can a Lot Owner Force the granting of Exclusive Use? Yes, potentially. Section 171 of the Body Corporate and Community…

Commercial ·

Assignment of Commercial Lease in Queensland: Key Legal Considerations

Assignment of Commercial Lease in Queensland: Key Legal Considerations An Assignment of a lease in Queensland is a process where a Tenant (assignor) transfers…

Estate Planning ·

You can’t find the Will?!?

You can’t find the Will?!? Occasionally upon the death of a person, particularly the sudden death of a person, the location of their original Will…

awards ·

Buying or Selling a Business – What are Your Obligations to Existing Employees?

Buying or Selling a Business -What are Your Obligations to Existing Employees? When buying or selling a business, it is important to consider existing…

Body Corporate ·

Body Corporate power to enter lot – what does this mean for property owners under a Community Titles Scheme?

Body Corporate power to enter lot – what does this mean for property owners under a Community Titles Scheme? Power to Enter Lot In…

Body Corporate ·

Are You Providing Rooming Accommodation?

Are You Providing Rooming Accommodation? In Queensland, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (‘the Act’) generally governs residential tenancies and rooming accommodation…

Estate Planning ·

Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Advanced Health Directives – Understanding Your Personal Documents

Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Advanced Health Directives – Understanding Your Personal Documents While many people understand the importance of Wills, the lesser-known…

Uncategorised ·

Consumer Leases for Indefinite Periods

Consumer Leases for Indefinite Periods Consumers are granted statutory protections under the National Credit Code for not only credit contracts but also for consumer…

Uncategorised ·

Non-Refundable Deposits and Instalment Contracts

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…