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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...
Are Your Holidays On Hold? Were You Refused A Refund?
Travel restrictions have resulted in many Australians having to put their holidays on hold. What if you have already paid for your tickets and have only been issued with a "credit" instead of a refund? You are entitled to have your monies refunded in full. The...
Speeding Offences Increase By 26%
Despite a 30% reduction in traffic on Queensland roads, there has been a 26% increase in speeding offences. There have also been reports of extremely high speeds in the past month with 1 driver caught doing 115km/h in a 60km/h zone in Deception Bay. Road Policing...