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Personal Property Securities Act Changes
Changes under the personal property securities regime that came into effect on 20 May 2017 significantly amend the definition of a Personal Property Securities Lease (“PPS Lease”). The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (“PPSA”) provides that the security...
Elder Abuse & Superannuation
Superannuation is a major part of Australia’s retirement income system. With the progressive tightening of income tests and reductions in Government benefits, superannuation is likely to overtake the age pension as the major source of support for the majority of...
Behaviour (& Misbehaviour) In The Courtroom
At Ryan Murdoch O'Regan Lawyers, we have seen many unique and interesting situations take place in the courtroom.These situations often occur while we are waiting for one of our clients’ cases to be heard. Some interesting behaviours include: A man who lost his...
Grandparents & A Grandchild: The Legal Position
“Young people need something stable to hang on to – a culture connection, a sense of their own past, a hope for their own future. Most of all they need what Grandparents can give them.” – Jay Kessler It is thought of as a ‘rite of passage’ for parents to evolve into...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 13
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 13 has been released. Read more. Contact Us Get the best representation. Contact Quinn & Scattini Lawyers on 1800 999 529, email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live or submit an enquiry below. We are available to meet with you at any of our local...
Being Online: Social Media, Criminal Charges & Defamation
A topic that always comes up in the press – since the rise of social media – is the ease, ability and overall willingness by people to publish whatever they are feeling. Social media sites are a forum that people can share their lives and thoughts, and in some cases...
When Does Online Bullying Become Defamation?
Online bullying has gone viral and many experience defamation, but few know their legal position or ways to effectively manage it. If a photo or statement has been published, whether in print or online, or a nasty email about you has been sent out to your work...
Avoid The Pitfall Of Buying Houses With Unapproved Structures Or Improvements
Often we see buyers enter into contracts to purchase property and later discover the lack of council approval for the building and/or any improvement done on the property. What does this mean for the buyer? Buying a property with any improvements which have not been...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 12
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 12 has been released. Read more. Contact Us Get the best representation. Contact Quinn & Scattini Lawyers on 1800 999 529, email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live or submit an enquiry below. We are available to meet with you at any of our local...