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Welcome Connor!
Connor Harrison joins us today for work experience and will be assisting the team with a variety of tasks over the next 3 weeks. Connor has completed his studies and has a high interest in Criminal Law. Welcome Connor!
Statutory Demands: A Must Read Alert
A failure to respond to a statutory demand can have very serious consequences for a company. In particular, it may result in the company being placed in liquidation and control of the company passing to the liquidator of the company. Statutory demands are letters...
RMO Weekly Case Note
Article by: Billy Duan Risks of informal agreements - Ongoing battle between Realestate.com.au and photographer Background: Mr Hardingham makes his living as a photographer. In late 2009, He incorporated Real Estate Marketing Australia Pty Ltd (REMA) to provide...
Recently Separated? Are You Entitled to Spousal Maintenance?
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance. What Is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance is the right for one party to a relationship to maintain the other party upon the parties’ separation. The court has power to...
Company Members’ Rights and Remedies – Part One
Introduction Many investors see companies as an effective legal entity to carry out business ventures as compared to partnerships and joint ventures. Companies are easy to set up. Whilst business partners tend to enjoy a harmonious relationship at the beginning of...
Overdue Changes To Youth Justice System Ahead
Youth Justice System Queensland There has been a long-standing problem with the Queensland criminal justice system, and that is our inclusion of 17-years-olds in the adult justice system. It has been a problem unique to Queensland, being the only state in Australia to...
Conveyancing Update: Termination Of Contract: Contaminated Land
Agents and sellers should be aware of the requirements of section 408 Environmental Protection Act 1994 which in essence requires a seller to provide a buyer with a notice advising if the property is affected by contamination. Terminating A Contract Due To...
Child Maintenance Beyond The Age Of 18 Years & Childbearing Expenses
So, your child has now reached 18 years of age and there’s no more support liability, right? Not so quick. Child support, as the financial support of children is known in Australia, is a legal responsibility to the age of 18 years. Beyond that time, wouldn’t it be a...
Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
The Domestic Violence and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (the DFVP Amendment Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 14 October 2022. As the bill is not yet law, but is more likely to be, we have...