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Implied Duty to Co-operate: A Landmark Decision in Property Contracts
In a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision, Brightman & Ors v Royal Pines Projects Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 149, the issue of an implied duty to co-operate with the other party in property contracts has come to light. This case is particularly...
Can a stepchild contest a Will in Queensland?
Contesting a Will in Queensland In Queensland, under the Succession Act 1981, certain categories of people are eligible to make a Family Provision Application if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. A Family Provision Application...
Understanding Contempt of Court: Consequences of Disrespecting Court Authority
What is Contempt for Court? Contempt of court is a legal concept that generally arises when someone exhibits behaviour that is disobedient or disrespectful to the court's authority, dignity, or processes. This includes but is not limited to actions...
Forcing the Sale of a Co-Owned Property
Joint property ownership among relatives and friends is increasingly common as a means to enter the real estate market when individual financial resources are insufficient. Common Issues Disputes often arise when one co-owner wishes to sell their...
Death of the Vape: Rise of nicotine pouches after new vape ban
Death of the Vape: Rise of Nicotine Pouches after the new Vape BanThe New Decision You may have heard about the Australian Government’s recent decision to ban the sale of vapes. As of the 1st of July, vapes can only be purchased from a pharmacy, with...
Beware of Tax Scams: Key Warning Signs and How to Protect Yourself
Tax scams are increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, posing significant risks to individuals and businesses alike. As your trusted advisors, we want to ensure you are well-informed about the common tax scams and how to protect yourself. Awareness...
Oppression Proceedings in Director and Shareholder Disputes
Disputes among directors and shareholders are an unfortunate reality in the Australian corporate world. When these disagreements escalate to the point of oppressive conduct, legal recourse becomes essential to protect the rights and interests of the...
New Changes to Residential Contracts & Rent Increases
Have you heard about the latest changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (RTRA Act) impacting residential contracts and rent increases?Residential Contract Changes The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and...
What Businesses Need to Know to Avoid Insolvency
Navigating the ATO's Renewed Focus on Debt Collection After several years of stagnant activity through the pandemic period, businesses benefited from government initiatives, bank leniency, and patience from the ATO and creditors. It seems now change...
I’m an Independent Contractor, but I think I might be an Employee?
Job mobility remains at its highest rate in a decade, which means Queenslanders are continuing to change industries, companies and even occupations regularly. With this change, among other things, comes new contracts and agreements for work to be...
Things You Should Know Before Signing a Cross-Border Contract
Globalisation and advances in technology have offered exciting opportunities for growth of business in the international market. However, dealing with overseas business partners and importing/exporting goods are not without its complexities....
What’s happening with HECS Loans following the Federal Budget release?
If you paid off your HECS debt after June 2023, you might be eligible for a cash refund from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). This follows the Government’s announcement to eliminate $3 billion in student debts by changing the way HECS debt is...
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