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Can I be liable for a defamation claim on social media?
Social Media is not a screen you can hide behind! Facebook users should monitor their posted comments to avoid potential liablity for a defamation claim Social media platforms do not have immunity from the severe consequences associated with...
I have private hospital cover, do I have to pay the Medicare levy surcharge?
Are you confused about how the Medicare Levy Surcharge works? This article explains who the MLS applies to and the recent changes to the cost. The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) Income Threshold has gone up for the first time since 2015. For the 2023/2024 year, the...
How to navigate the legal landscape of emerging technologies and your innovative designs
In our fast-evolving digital era, the virtual landscape is increasingly becoming a pivotal domain, making it essential for creators to secure intellectual property rights for their virtual assets. Technologies are reshaping how we interact with the...
R U OK Day at Greenhalgh Pickard
Are you okay? Today is RUOK day and it is vital to check in with yourself and your coworkers. RUOK is a suicide prevention charity that has a strong focus on mental health, preaches that one conversation could save a life. This charity encourages...
You don’t have to take unpaid leave during Christmas and New Year office closures
New workplace regulations released on 1 May 2023 prohibit some employers from directing their employees to take unpaid leave during office closures. This change has direct implications for both employers and employees, particularly as the Christmas...
New Property Law Act and what it means for your commercial lease
Tens of thousands of people are either owners of commercial property or business operators who lease commercial property in Queensland and those commercial leases are a very important factor in the operations of their businesses. There is a big...
Have You Finished Building Your Home in the Last Six Months?
If you have discovered defective work at your recent build, you may be eligible to lodge a QBCC complaint for coverage under the QBCC Home Warranty Insurance Scheme. The Process Embarking on a journey to claim home warranty insurance for defective...
The COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visa is ending!
The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) (COVID‑19 Pandemic Event) is closing. From 2 September 2023, the Pandemic Event visa will only be available to people who already hold a Pandemic Event visa.The Visa Introduction Introduced by the Australian...
Working Holiday Visa Updates for UK Passport Holders
Are you looking at returning to Australia on a working holiday visa? Key changes have been put in place to simplify the visa process for UK passport holders, returning to Australia.Change 1: Welcoming a Wider Age Range As of July 1, 2023, the age...
Employment contract terms and non-disparagement clauses are under a microscope
In the dynamic realm of business, contracts lay the foundation for smooth operations and collaborations. But let’s face it – not all contract terms are created equal. Non-disparagement clauses aim to stifle criticism and negative opinions about a...
Protect Your Construction Insurance Claim
Dealing with insurance for defective construction work? Hold on before you start fixing things yourself!A recent case, Perry v Queensland Building and Construction Commission (no. 2) [2023] QCAT 286, sheds light on a crucial aspect of insurance...
What you need to know about the latest changes to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Amendment Act of 2023
Effective from August 1, 2023, the Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 has ushered in significant modifications to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012,...
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