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A caveat is one of the most powerful tools available in Queensland property law. It freezes dealings with a property…
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The Sunshine Coast property market has grown dramatically in recent years, with the median house price now exceeding $1.08 million.…
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We're pleased to share the following update on a judgment handed down on 22 June 2026. Special thanks to barrister…
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Buying property in Queensland involves more than signing a contract and arranging finance. The legal side carries weight, and the…
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Separation is one of the most difficult transitions a family can face, and knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.…
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Affidavits can cost you privilege. On 30 March 2026, in Mastercard v ACCC, the Full Court confirmed that asserting what…
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In this matter, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) ordered the removal of a Chinese elm tree situated on…
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Facts York (principal/developer) engaged Tomkins (builder) to construct two residential apartment projects. A payment dispute arose under the Building Industry…
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Queensland is preparing for a comprehensive overhaul of its trust law framework. The Trusts Act 2025 (QLD) is scheduled to…
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The Queensland Supreme Court in Beck v Kucks [2026] QSC 35 has reaffirmed that electronic signatures carry the same legal…
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Economic insights from a recent breakfast event highlight inflation pressures, interest rate outlooks, and business confidence in Australia. The discussion…
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Caveats are a fundamental feature of Australian property law. They operate as a protective mechanism to preserve claimed interests in…
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A family law property settlement in Australia is the process of dividing assets, debts, and financial resources after separation. It…
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Conveyancing—the legal process of transferring property ownership—often appears straightforward. However, even routine transactions can give rise to significant legal and…
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Australian Consumer Law can apply to contracts made outside Australia if the business operates in Australia or targets Australian consumers.…
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In Queensland, any person that has been charged with an indictable offence must have their matter heard in either the…
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A discretionary trust has long been established as the most common form of asset protection, it has been thought to…
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In estate planning and preparation, an often overlooked yet indispensable document is the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). In Queensland,…
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Following separation of a marriage or de facto relationship, parties usually need to arrange how they are going to divide…
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An application for a Protection Order (Domestic Violence Order) can be made by: A person applying to the court themselves;…
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If you have been convicted of a drink or drug driving offence and you require your drivers’ licence for work,…
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Recently the Queensland Justice system has been thrusted into the spotlight with a focus on crime rates and the medias…
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What are statutory demands and when are they used? Where a company owes a creditor at least $4,000.00, the creditor…
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Upon the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship, important time limitations apply for property settlement or spousal maintenance applications.…
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Appointing an executor needs careful consideration and planning, but what happens if the executor you decide on is domiciled in…
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Make sure you get documented release upon your exit. When a director decides to exit a business, partnership, or joint…
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The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2011 (Cth) have been amended…
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Economic insights from a recent breakfast event highlight inflation pressures, interest rate outlooks, and business confidence in Australia. The discussion…
Read more
Australian Consumer Law can apply to contracts made outside Australia if the business operates in Australia or targets Australian consumers.…
Read more
Make sure you get documented release upon your exit. When a director decides to exit a business, partnership, or joint…
Read more
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2011 (Cth) have been amended…
Read more
In this matter, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) ordered the removal of a Chinese elm tree situated on…
Read more
Facts York (principal/developer) engaged Tomkins (builder) to construct two residential apartment projects. A payment dispute arose under the Building Industry…
Read more
Caveats are a fundamental feature of Australian property law. They operate as a protective mechanism to preserve claimed interests in…
Read more
Conveyancing—the legal process of transferring property ownership—often appears straightforward. However, even routine transactions can give rise to significant legal and…
Read more
In Queensland, any person that has been charged with an indictable offence must have their matter heard in either the…
Read more
An application for a Protection Order (Domestic Violence Order) can be made by: A person applying to the court themselves;…
Read more
If you have been convicted of a drink or drug driving offence and you require your drivers’ licence for work,…
Read more
Recently the Queensland Justice system has been thrusted into the spotlight with a focus on crime rates and the medias…
Read more
An application for a Protection Order (Domestic Violence Order) can be made by: A person applying to the court themselves;…
Read more
A family law property settlement in Australia is the process of dividing assets, debts, and financial resources after separation. It…
Read more
A discretionary trust has long been established as the most common form of asset protection, it has been thought to…
Read more
Following separation of a marriage or de facto relationship, parties usually need to arrange how they are going to divide…
Read more
An application for a Protection Order (Domestic Violence Order) can be made by: A person applying to the court themselves;…
Read more
Upon the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship, important time limitations apply for property settlement or spousal maintenance applications.…
Read more
What are statutory demands and when are they used? Where a company owes a creditor at least $4,000.00, the creditor…
Read more
We're pleased to share the following update on a judgment handed down on 22 June 2026. Special thanks to barrister…
Read more
Buying property in Queensland involves more than signing a contract and arranging finance. The legal side carries weight, and the…
Read more
Separation is one of the most difficult transitions a family can face, and knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.…
Read more
Affidavits can cost you privilege. On 30 March 2026, in Mastercard v ACCC, the Full Court confirmed that asserting what…
Read more
In this matter, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) ordered the removal of a Chinese elm tree situated on…
Read more
Facts York (principal/developer) engaged Tomkins (builder) to construct two residential apartment projects. A payment dispute arose under the Building Industry…
Read more
The Queensland Supreme Court in Beck v Kucks [2026] QSC 35 has reaffirmed that electronic signatures carry the same legal…
Read more
Australian Consumer Law can apply to contracts made outside Australia if the business operates in Australia or targets Australian consumers.…
Read more
What are statutory demands and when are they used? Where a company owes a creditor at least $4,000.00, the creditor…
Read more
Make sure you get documented release upon your exit. When a director decides to exit a business, partnership, or joint…
Read more
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2011 (Cth) have been amended…
Read more
Queensland is preparing for a comprehensive overhaul of its trust law framework. The Trusts Act 2025 (QLD) is scheduled to…
Read more
A discretionary trust has long been established as the most common form of asset protection, it has been thought to…
Read more
In estate planning and preparation, an often overlooked yet indispensable document is the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). In Queensland,…
Read more
Appointing an executor needs careful consideration and planning, but what happens if the executor you decide on is domiciled in…
Read more