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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.
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.
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.
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, online platform that tracks each stage of a conveyancing transaction.
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 affected by Queensland border closures? You may have a legal claim.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residential Tenancies Practice Guide Released
A new Residential Tenancies Practice Guide has been released. This guide outlines everything a landlord and tenant needs to know if they have been impacted by COVID-19.
Making A Will During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The impacts of COVID-19 have already been felt by many of our clients and several of them have asked us how to update or make new wills, without having to meet a solicitor face-to-face.
If you are concerned that your existing estate planning arrangements are no longer appropriate or if you do not currently have a will in place, there are steps you can take to ensure that your testamentary intentions are recorded. There are also ways to put suitable documents and structures in place even if you are in isolation.
Crime Rampage Across Queensland
A report has identified youth offenders responsible for a crime rampage across Queensland in 2018/19.