by Ebony | Oct 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
On 26 August 2014, the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (“the Bill“) was passed by the Queensland Parliament which is part of the Queensland Government’s “Safe Night Out” strategy, with the objective to reduce alcohol and drug-related violence in...
by Ebony | Oct 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Picture this: a man is dying in hospital and suddenly decides to change his will. A lawyer is called to attend the hospital to take instructions for the man’s will. The man, close to the end of his life, labouring to breathe, just barely able to summon enough energy...
by Ebony | Oct 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Loose blinds, curtain cords and chains (particularly those with loops) have been the subject of extensive investigations, inquiries and consultations with industry associations, companies, people and health and advocacy groups in recent years, conducted by the...
by Ebony | Jul 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Q. What’s the difference between a good will and a bad will? A. A good will obviously needs to give effect to a person’s intentions. It requires a detailed consideration of the testator’s family relationships, property and associated entities such as trusts, companies...
by Ebony | Jul 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
The world was graced with pictures and film footage of one of Australia’s richest men and a multimillionaire media mogul trading blows in a two-sided brawl. It was in public, in the middle of the day and can be classified as ‘affray’, a crime against public order,...
by Ebony | Apr 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Queensland State Parliament is currently in the final stages of bringing about the Queensland Property Occupations Bill 2013 (“the Bill“). The Bill (once passed) will replace the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (“PAMDA“). The objective of the change is...
