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How Can I Get Compensation For My Losses Suffered From A Motor Vehicle Accident?

If you suffer injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident, where another party was at fault for the circumstances of...

Legal News

Joseph Church Admitted as a Lawyer

We wish to congratulate Joseph Church on his admission as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Queensland on Monday,...

WorkCover

Employees have gained a “right to disconnect”

A new rule has come into effect in Australia giving employees a right to disconnect outside their work hours. The...

WorkCover

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Addressing Sport-Related Concussions in Australia

Australians love their sport – whether it’s the footy, cricket, swimming or horse riding. What we don’t love are the...

Criminal Law

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Drink Driving in Queensland

In Queensland, depending on the type of licence you hold you are required to comply with the blood/breath alcohol concentration...

Personal Injury

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I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident – Can I claim my medical expenses?

Motor vehicle accidents occur on Queensland roads every day, and often causing significant disruption to the parties involved. In Queensland,...

Legal News

Benjamin Fudge Admitted as a Lawyer

We wish to congratulate Benjamin Fudge on his admission as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Queensland on Monday,...

Employment Law

Injury Prevention – The Number One Intention – But How Far Does an Employer’s Duty Extend?

Participation in the workforce is a fundamental aspect of the modern psyche and, as a community, we place great value...

WorkCover

Impact of Climate Change on Workplace Health and Safety

Climate change will have an impact on many areas of life in Queensland. This article will briefly highlight some of...

Wills and Estate

Disposal of Remains

As a succession lawyer, I spend most of my day discussing with people how they would like their property dealt...

Property & Conveyancing

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Are Your Business Contracting Terms Unfair?

In the coming weeks, Australia will see changes to the Australian Consumer Law come into effect. The changes will prohibit...

Family Law

Top Tip for Positive Co-Parenting

Going through a separation is an incredibly stressful and anxious period for anyone, let alone when there are children involved and you...

Employment Law

Law is all about the exceptions

Legislation and legislative intent (the rule) which seem reasonable and definitive are not always clear when it comes to real-life...

Personal Injury

Festive Spirits – When Social Functions End in Tears

With the holiday season upon us, we take a look at some cases of festivities gone wrong, whether the injuries...

Employment Law, Personal Injury

Liability in respect to Independent Contractors – Part 2

When might a principal contractor avoid liability for injuries to a worker who is not their own employee? In Part...

Employment Law

Liability in respect to Independent Contractors – Part 1

In what instances might a party’s duty extend to an independent contractor? An employer’s duty to ensure their employee safety...

Wills and Estate

Wills and Estates: What happens when you have assets in another country?

Most people will have only one Will. When drafting a Will, the last Will usually revokes all prior Wills. For...

Legal News, Personal Injury

Looking to Koehler: How Queensland Courts are dealing with psychiatric injury claims arising out of the workplace

The purpose of this article is to analyse the recent trend of decisions made by Queensland courts about psychiatric injuries...

Legal News, Family Law

When Friendly Family Law Advice Becomes Costly Advice

Separation and family breakdowns Nearly everyone knows someone who has been through, or is going through, a separation or divorce....

Legal News, Personal Injury

When Time Is Running Out: Section 31 Of The Limitations Of Actions Act In Personal Injury Claims

When making a claim for personal injury, there are strict time frames that govern whether you can or cannot make...

Legal News

Some of the ways we commemorate ANZAC Day – Spotlight on Roma and the bottle trees

If you visit Roma, be sure to take a drive along what is known as ‘Heroes Avenue’, which extends from...

Family Law

Coercive Control: The ‘invisible’ form of domestic violence

What is coercive control? Coercive control is a form of domestic and family violence that is often unseen, due to...

Wills and Estate

Do I need a lawyer to make a Will?

I am often asked, “Do I need a lawyer to make a Will?” As a lawyer, I would say, “Of...

Family Law

Difference Between Property Settlement And Divorce

Divorces and Property Settlements – What’s the difference?

A divorce is often confused with a property settlement. Simply put, a divorce is a legal process which formally ends...

Personal Injury

There’s been an injury in the workplace. What now?

Have you suffered an injury at work? Has one of your employees been injured? Perhaps you know that WorkCover Queensland...

Legal News

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Queensland is different from New South Wales (and not just because we produce better rugby league players…)

Conveyancing & Property Contracts in your state Up here, time is of the essence in our standard property contract. This...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney

The year 2020 has proven challenging for the world and has demonstrated that it may be impossible to predict what...

Personal Injury

How to prevent a compensation claim for aggravation of a pre-existing injury or medical condition

Are you an employer? Have you ever considered what might happen if one of your employees claimed compensation for a...

Legal News

Your community organisation and COVID-19: A public liability perspective

What’s so important about community organisations? The crucial role of community organisations in Australian society cannot be underestimated during the...

Legal News, Family Law

Recordings in Family Law Cases – Risky or Resourceful?

Gathering evidence in my family law matter One of the biggest challenges parties face in family law cases is gathering...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

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Making a Will: Testamentary Capacity

Is it time for you to make your Will? Do you understand what it means to have testamentary capacity? What...

Legal News, Employment Law

What are your obligations to workers? Part 2: Workers & The Worker’s Compensation Scheme

All employers are obliged to take out workers’ compensation insurance for each of their workers. In this respect, it is...

Legal News, Employment Law

What are your obligations to workers? Part 1: Employees vs Independent Contractors

Why you need to know the difference The method by which a worker is engaged can have several legal ramifications....

Agribusiness, Legal News

Stamp duty concession available on transfer of family farm

Is your family considering the transfer of the family farm to the next generation? If so, did you know there...

Legal News, Personal Injury

Personal Injuries Digest: Helicopter Pilot Crashes in Papua New Guinea Highlands

Report: Towers v Hevilift Ltd (No. 2) [2020] QSC 77 Background Mr Towers was injured while flying a helicopter which...

Legal News, Land & Mining

Aggressive gold exploration aimed for Cracow area by Aeris Resources Ltd

Do you own or occupy rural land in the Cracow area which is within the gold mining leases or exploration...

Legal News, Land & Mining

Protection from local government charges and rates: Coal Seam Gas (CSG) petroleum exploration and production

Are you the owner of rural land in Queensland which is subject to Coal Seam Gas (CSG) petroleum exploration and...

Legal News, Land & Mining

Changes to Coal Seam Gas (CSG) insurance coverage which may apply to your rural property

If you hold insurance over rural property on which coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure is located, then you will no...

Legal News

Interview with Jessica Spencer on being admitted as a lawyer during COVID-19

Jessica Spencer was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland, amidst the unforeseen circumstances surrounding COVID-19, which affected...

Legal News, Personal Injury

Durkin v Ambrose Haulage Pty Ltd [2020] QDC 97

The Personal Injuries team, led by Director Kym Cavanagh, have received fantastic news of judgement in favour of their client,...

Legal News, Employment Law

When is a casual worker not considered ‘casual’?

Recently the Federal Court of Australia upheld an earlier judgment which had held that workers, employed as casuals, were entitled...

Legal News, Family Law

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COVID-19 Impacts on Family Law Parenting Matters

This article summarises the Canadian cases Ribeiro v Wright, 2020 ONSC 1829 (CanLII) and Smith v Sieger, 2020 ONSC 1681...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Prepare your Wills and Powers of Attorney documents without putting your health at risk

It is understandable if you are currently concerned about your health and well-being, as well as that of your loved...

Legal News

Bonnie O’Brien recognised on 2020 WLAQ Inspo List

For several years the Women Lawyers Association Queensland Inc. (WLAQ) celebrates International Women’s Day by releasing an annual WLAQ Inspo...

Legal News

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020

26 out of 34 members of the Hede Byrne & Hall team are women, that’s over 76% of the firm. ...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Tribunal rules that attorney cannot make a Binding Death Benefit Nomination for incapacitated person

Legal Update: SM [2019] WASAT 22 A recent decision of the West Australian Estate Administrative Tribunal has raised doubts in...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Tax benefits no longer apply when assets brought into a testamentary trust from outside estate

For many people a testamentary trust is a key part of estate planning arrangements. There are a number of tax...

Legal News, Employment Law

Changes to modern awards to affect employers as at 1 March 2020

Every four years, the Fair Work Commission reviews modern awards. The effect of the Commission’s most recent review (in July...

Legal News

Gudkovs Power & Settgast Lawyers now part of our Warwick Office

Gudkovs Power & Settgast Lawyers has recently become a part of our firm, Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers. Senior Solicitors,...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Have you been left out of a Will?

The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that...

Legal News, Family Law

Fact or fiction – top 5 myths about family law property settlements

Most people know someone who has been affected by a family breakup. It is usually a very stressful and emotional...

Legal News

A guide to shareholder agreements

A company constitution is usually drafted in a standard format and does not provide protection for shareholders in the event...

Legal News

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Firm Article – June

Hede Byrne & Hall would like to congratulate our fantastic paralegals, Angelika Dearling & Jessica Spencer, who both recently graduated...

Legal News

Does your privacy policy comply with privacy laws?

Privacy law in Australia is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) and the Australian Privacy Principles which...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Making Your Will Count – Healthy Will Checklist

It is important for everyone over 18 to have a Will to make sure their wishes are followed and their...

Legal News, Family Law

Family Law Property Settlements

Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and...

Legal News, Property & Conveyancing

Take care when buying a property off the Plan

The term “buying off the plan” usually refers to purchasing a property that is not yet registered as a separate...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Estate Planning – what is an Estate Plan?

An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and storing it in a ‘safe place’. Estate planning requires a...

Legal News, Family Law

Six things to know about Binding Financial Agreements

There are many names for Binding Financial Agreements or BFA’s, including; Pre-nuptial Agreements (commonly known as pre-nups), Post-nuptial Agreements (post-nups);...

Legal News

The February PGA mini golf challenge

The February PGA mini golf challenge, hosted by the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, provided an opportunity for the Hede Byrne &...

Legal News

Protecting your cashflow – the importance of your terms of trade

Terms of Trade are the terms and conditions on which a business sells goods and services to customers and on...

Legal News, Property & Conveyancing

E-conveyancing: The Way Of The Future

For the past 150 years when completing a property settlement it has been necessary for lawyers and banks to meet...

Legal News, Family Law

Children’s care arrangements following separation

Following a divorce or separation, parents do not have to go to court about the care arrangements for their children....

Legal News

Congratulations Coolaroo Football Club!

2018 marks the first year of a new relationship between Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers and the Coolaroo Football Club...

Wills and Estate, Legal News

Testamentary Trusts

Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are...

Legal News

Extension of the unfair contracts regime to small businesses

The Federal Government has enacted legislation extending the unfair contract term protections of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)...

Legal News

Understanding a Commercial Lease

When renting business related property it is important for both Landlords and Tenants to understand the relationship they are entering...

Legal News

Yarn Bombing Brings Employees Together

Getting ready for the Warwick Jumpers & Jazz Festival in July this year has become an unexpected opportunity for the...

Legal News

Time To Review Your Credit Card Charges

Under the Competition and Consumer Act, 2010 (Cth) businesses may be fined for excessive credit and debit card payment surcharges....

Wills and Estate, Legal News

6 Questions for Power of Attorneys

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person, the legal authority to act for you...

Legal News, Family Law

Inheritances & Family Law Property Settlements

Families and money can sometimes be a volatile combination. That is never more so than when divorces and Wills are...

Legal News

New Law Office In Warwick

Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers have opened a new office in the heart of Warwick! Our new office is located...

Legal News, Property & Conveyancing

Things you need to know before going to an auction

Things you need to know BEFORE auction day

Buying a property can often be an intimidating process, especially at the auction where you are competing with other buyers...

Legal News, Family Law

The perils of representing yourself in the Family Court

The Family Court of Australia was one of the first courts to recognise self-represented litigants as a permanent and significant...

Legal News

Debt Collection Basics For Business

If you are owed money for goods or services, there are a number of steps that you should follow when...

Legal News

Vince Hede, Family Law Accredited Specialist

Vince has recently been awarded a Specialist Accreditation in Family Law by the Queensland Law Society, which recognises his specialist...

Legal News

Important things to consider when buying a business

If you are considering buying a business there are many things you need to do from a legal, financial and...

Agribusiness, Legal News, Land & Mining

New Vegetation Management Laws

To protect high conservation value regrowth and improve habitat and environmental protection, the Queensland Parliament will reinstate vegetation management controls...

Legal News, Property & Conveyancing

Avoiding conveyancing traps – special conditions

Conveyancing is the process involving the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another. The conveyancing process is designed to ensure...

Legal News, Family Law

Family Separation – Things you need to know

Do you have a friend or relative who has just separated? If so, the information below should help. What is...

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