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Is it Forgery, Uttering or Both?
Written by: Braden Milburn Forgery and uttering are serious criminal offences in Queensland, but many people don’t realise there’s a legal distinction between the two. Forgery is creating or altering a document with the intent to deceive....
Can a Company Director Be Liable for Unpaid Employee Entitlements?
Written by: Eloise Turnbull The Accounting Times recently reported that "Annual insolvencies have been rising across all sectors since 2022." Reflecting this trend, ASIC revealed that between 1 July 2023 through 30 June 2024, there were 1,310...
AI-Generated P-Plate Hoax: False Claims vs Real Traffic Laws in Queensland
Written by: Braden Milburn Overseas AI-generated content recently targeted Australian P-plate drivers with widespread misinformation about drastic changes to driving laws for provisional drivers. Viral AI articles posted online claimed the...
Wage Theft is Now a Crime – Is Your Business at Risk?
Written by: Hugo Morris A major shake-up to Australia’s workplace laws came into effect on 1 January 2025, making it a criminal offence for employers to deliberately underpay workers. This shift is part of a broader suite of reforms...
What is Probate & When is it Required in Queensland?
Written by: Yolandi Breedt Whether you're handling the estate of a recently deceased loved one, named as a beneficiary in a Will, or simply curious about the legal process, it's important to understand what a grant of probate with the Will...
Breach of Property Sale Contract – How This Buyer Lost a $98,500 Deposit
Written by: David Rule If you've found the perfect property and are ready to sign, keep in mind that your real estate agent works for the Seller and can't change or negotiate the contract terms on the Seller’s behalf. Why is this so important...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Contest a Will?
Written by: Yolandi Breedt In March 2015, the University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Victoria University (VU) released a report on Will Making and Contestation in Australia. The 30-page document revealed...
Do We Need a Prenup? Why More Australians Say “Yes”
Updated by: Taylor Wilson on 11/03/2025 The idea of a “prenup” rose in popularity thanks to American movies and television. In Australia, the word ‘prenup’ is known as a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) under the Family Law Act 1975. ...
Forcing the Sale of a Co-Owned Property
Written by: Natashia Blank, Litigation Solicitor. [Updated 18/02/2025]Property co-ownership is a way for friends, relatives and business partners to pool resources and share in the inherent financial risk that comes with investing in real estate....
Ex Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers? Here’s What to Do Next
Written by: Taylor Wilson At face value, filing for a divorce on the Commonwealth Courts Portal is a straightforward process. But this streamlined approach can quickly ripple into waves when your ex refuses to sign the divorce papers....
Who Gets the Dog In a Separation? Custody of Pets in Family Law
Written by: Taylor Wilson Going through separation or divorce is already difficult, but when pets are involved, it can be even more complicated. You may wonder if co-parenting your dog is possible or if the psychological stress of seeing your...
Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common? Know Before You Co-Own Property
Written by: Natashia Blank Buying your first home or investment property is an exciting, yet daunting milestone for many Australians. Whilst some save a deposit and finance their way to a successful purchase, other young and budding investors...
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