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QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 15
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 15 has been released.
The Importance Of Rehabilitation In Sentencing
A common question clients ask the first time they speak to a criminal lawyer is “What can I do to help my sentence?”.
Conveyancing Update: When Does A Body Corporate Act Reasonably
Form time to time a body corporate in strata title developments is required to make decisions, some of which can be contentious.
Recent Changes To Bail Laws For Domestic Violence Offences
It’s no secret that domestic violence has been a prominent topic in recent years. Likewise, grants of bail for alleged perpetrators are often controversial matters subject to scrutiny by the media.
New Years Resolution … Or Is That Dissolution?
Tradition has it that the New Year is an opportunity to begin again and to reinvigorate.It is also a time for family get-togethers and a new school year for the children. The Dilemma It is common knowledge amongst family lawyers that life changing decisions are made...
Surrogacy: The Issues Worth Knowing About
Surrogacy arrangements are a complex area of law and require expert legal advice so you are aware of potential issues. The ability to enter a surrogacy arrangement is a complex area; however became just that little bit easier on 1 June 2010 when the Surrogacy Act 2010 (“the Act”) commenced.The Act means that Queenslanders can now enter into not-for-profit surrogacy arrangements.
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 14
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 14 has been released.
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”).
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 working Australians in their retirement years.
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 grandparents and get the chance to commune with children without the responsibilities of parenthood. It’s an opportunity to play with a child and be their friend and support without consequences.
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 13
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 13 has been released.