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Think Medical Cannabis is Legal in QLD? Read This First
Written by: Braden Milburn Between 2022-2023, cannabis was reported as the most commonly used illicit drug in Queensland. Since Australia's federal parliament introduced new laws legalising cultivation of cannabis and ‘cannabinoids’ for...
Wage & Super Changes 2025 – 4 Steps to Avoid Penalties
Written by: Hugo Morris As we approach the new financial year, employers should get ready for important updates to the National Minimum Wage and superannuation guarantee rate. They both take effect from the first full pay cycle on 1 July...
Want to Contest a Will? A List of Evidence You’ll Need
Written by: Yolandi Breedt If you're thinking about contesting or challenging a Will in Queensland, gathering the right evidence early is essential. A successful Will dispute relies heavily on factual material that supports your legal...
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....
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