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Power Naps & Property Offences
A man in the Moreton Bay region broke into commercial premises with a paver brick but could barely stay awake to do the job. After taking a few power naps, he left and went for another power nap at the property next door. The Queensland Crime Report 2018-19 reveals...
HomeBuilder: The $25,000 Cash Grant & Criteria
The construction industry is facing a difficult future with many builds placed on hold. On Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced $25,000 cash grants for those building a new home OR undertaking significant home renovations. There are conditions...
COVID-19 Restrictions Lifting: Get Up-To-Date Now
As restrictions continue to be lifted, there are many questions as to what you can do. It is expected that cinemas, libraries and swimming pools will be opened within days. Each venue will need to comply with social distancing rules. Make sure that you do your...
A Dubious Character Reference & A Doubtful Judge
When you are defending criminal charges, it is important that your defence is solid. That means character references that stand up in court. A 35-year-old man tendered to Cleveland Magistrates Court a glowing work reference from his employer. Where Things Went Wrong...
Could Now Be The Time To Build Your Home?
Builders have reduced prices on home construction in a bid to generate work. A study by MCG Quantity Surveyors (“MCG”) found that the current building and renovation climate was the most competitive it had been since the Global Financial Crisis back in 2009. This is...
Conveyancing Update: Transactor: Keeping You Up-To-Date
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to announce that we are now using Transactor. We believe one of the keys to a successful conveyancing transaction is for all stakeholders to be kept up-to-date, at every stage of their conveyance. Transactor is an easy-to-use,...
Queensland Border Closures: The Impact On Businesses
The closure of Queensland borders has resulted in hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders livelihoods’ being at stake. Business owners are unable to perform their day-to-day operations and face dire consequences, both now and into the future. Has your business been...
International Day Of Families
Today is International Day Of Families. The day focusses on raising awareness of issues relating to families e.g. gender equality within the household. Families around the world are changing. Many are becoming smaller, as the number of single-parent households grows....
Increase In Insolvency Ahead
Many businesses are struggling to operate and are “deferring debts”. Experts are warning this practice of “deferring debts” may cause an increase in business liquidations over the next 12-18 months. With COVID-19 severely impacting business revenue, many businesses...