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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. In February this year, it was reported that a man in Pimpama who...
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
We regularly receive inquiries from individuals looking to go down the path of surrogacy. 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...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 14
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 14 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...
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...