by Ebony | Dec 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
A article published by The Courier-Mail writes about a remarkable set of circumstances where the Supreme Court of Queensland ruled that an electronic typed document made by a deceased person on a ‘notes’ app on his smartphone constituted a valid will. In this...
by Ebony | Dec 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
With the spotlight on intoxication and violence in Queensland nightclubs and bars police are more likely than ever to be enforcing laws against drunk and unruly behaviour over this festive season. This article discusses what constitutes drunk and disorderly behaviour,...
by Ebony | Nov 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Howard J of the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered the plight of “X” who was born in 1992 and suffers from significant disabilities, such that he requires 24 hour care. This young adult is unable to function on his own or without a...
by Ebony | Nov 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
An article in The Courier-Mail highlights an increasing trend in estate litigation where alleged lovers of a deceased make claims against the estate for provision. The article suggests the need for adult children hiring their own investigators in an attempt to fight...
by Ebony | Nov 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Balancing between freedoms, rights and safety for all people is the dilemma encountered in any good government. Sometimes though, there are instances that shock people and sometimes cause a government to react quickly in the belief that they know what is best to...
by Ebony | Nov 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Queensland State Government has passed the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (“the Act“) which has the potential to have far reaching consequences on every individual and group, not just bikies. Under the Act harsh penalties are applied to any...
