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Renewable Energy (Solar)
Energy and ResourcesVegetable Greenhouse Planted Under Solar Photovoltaic Panels

Renewable Energy (Solar)

What can we do? You might already have a contract in place and renewable energy activities on your land, or...
Petroleum Pipelines
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Petroleum Pipelines

What can we do? You might already have a pipeline on land you own, or you might have been approached...
Petroleum Facilities
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Petroleum Facilities

What can we do? Our team can assist you with petroleum facilities whether they are currently operating or constructed on...
Renewable Energy (Wind)
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Renewable Energy (Wind)

What can we do? You might already have a contract in place and renewable energy activities on your land, or...
Federal Court provides clarity on employer’s failure to pay employee entitlements
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Federal Court provides clarity on employer’s failure to pay employee entitlements

On 21 February 2025, the Federal Court provided clarity with respect to the implications of sections 323 and 536 of...
Co-existence with energy and resource activities
Energy and ResourcesRusty Gates Open To Wheat And Canola Crops

Co-existence with energy and resource activities

What can we do? You might already have a complaint or dispute with a holder of a resource tenure or...
Coal seam gas (CSG)
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Coal seam gas (CSG)

What can we do? You might already have CSG activities conducted on land that you own, or you might have...
Proposed Call In Notice for Marmadua Energy Park
Energy and ResourcesAustralian Wind Farm: Aerial View Of A Wind Turbine Close Up

Proposed Call In Notice for Marmadua Energy Park

In 18 March 2025, the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industrial Relations, issued...
Mining Production
Energy and ResourcesGravel Pit

Mining Production

What can we do? You might already have a mining claim or lease on land you own, or you might...
Proposed Call In Notice for Middle Creek Energy Hub
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Proposed Call In Notice for Middle Creek Energy Hub

On 18 March 2025, the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industrial Relations, issued...
Petroleum and Gas
Energy and ResourcesUnknown 1

Petroleum and Gas

What can we do? You might already have petroleum activities conducted on land that you own, or you might have...
Mining exploration
Energy and ResourcesUnterwegs In Australien

Mining exploration

What can we do? Our team can assist you with all aspects of exploration, prospecting permits, mineral development licenses and...
Isabella Byrne Admitted as a Lawyer
Legal NewsIsabella Byrne Admitted as Lawyer with Team

Isabella Byrne Admitted as a Lawyer

We wish to congratulate Isabella Byrne on her admission as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Queensland, which took...
A landowner’s burden in claiming compensation under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld)
Energy and ResourcesCoal Conveyor Belt

A landowner’s burden in claiming compensation under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld)

Find out if your land is subject to tenure issued under the MRA, and the likelihood of the application for,...
Presentation on Fatigue
Legal NewsFatigue Presentation Hede Byrne Hall

Presentation on Fatigue

How Can I Get Compensation For My Losses Suffered From A Motor Vehicle Accident?
Public LiabilityMan sitting on couch with neck brace and injured leg after car accident

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...
Joseph Church Admitted as a Lawyer
Legal NewsJoseph Church and his Family

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,...
Employees have gained a “right to disconnect”
WorkCoverDisconnect At Home

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...
Addressing Sport-Related Concussions in Australia
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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...
Drink Driving in Queensland
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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...
I have been injured in a motor vehicle accident – Can I claim my medical expenses?
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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,...
Benjamin Fudge Admitted as a Lawyer
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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,...
Injury Prevention – The Number One Intention – But How Far Does an Employer’s Duty Extend?
Employment LawWorkplace Meetings

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...
Impact of Climate Change on Workplace Health and Safety
WorkCoverClimate Change Flooding

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...
Disposal of Remains
Wills and EstateSuccession Planning

Disposal of Remains

As a succession lawyer, I spend most of my day discussing with people how they would like their property dealt...
Are Your Business Contracting Terms Unfair?
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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...
Top Tip for Positive Co-Parenting
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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...
Law is all about the exceptions
Employment LawCar accident travelling to work

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...
Festive Spirits – When Social Functions End in Tears
Personal InjuryWork Xmas Party

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...
Liability in respect to Independent Contractors – Part 2
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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...
Liability in respect to Independent Contractors – Part 1
Employment LawConstruction Workers

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

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...
Looking to Koehler: How Queensland Courts are dealing with psychiatric injury claims arising out of the workplace
Legal News, Personal InjuryNews Img

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...
When Friendly Family Law Advice Becomes Costly Advice
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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....
When Time Is Running Out: Section 31 Of The Limitations Of Actions Act In Personal Injury Claims
Legal News, Personal InjuryTimerunningout

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...
Some of the ways we commemorate ANZAC Day – Spotlight on Roma and the bottle trees
Legal NewsHeroes Venue

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...
Coercive Control: The ‘invisible’ form of domestic violence
Family LawCoercive Control The Invisible Form Of Domestic Violence

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...
Do I need a lawyer to make a Will?
Wills and EstateDo I Need A Lawyer To Make A Will

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...
Divorces and Property Settlements – What’s the difference?
Family LawDifference 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...
There’s been an injury in the workplace. What now?
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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...
Queensland is different from New South Wales (and not just because we produce better rugby league players…)
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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...
Appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney
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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...
How to prevent a compensation claim for aggravation of a pre-existing injury or medical condition
Personal InjuryWorkers Comp Article Cover Only

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...
Your community organisation and COVID-19: A public liability perspective
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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...
Recordings in Family Law Cases – Risky or Resourceful?
Legal News, Family LawRecording In Family Law Image

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...
Making a Will: Testamentary Capacity
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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...
What are your obligations to workers? Part 2: Workers & The Worker’s Compensation Scheme
Legal News, Employment LawWorkers Pt 2

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...
What are your obligations to workers? Part 1: Employees vs Independent Contractors
Legal News, Employment LawWorker Image Construction Opt

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....
Stamp duty concession available on transfer of family farm
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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...
Personal Injuries Digest: Helicopter Pilot Crashes in Papua New Guinea Highlands
Legal News, Personal InjuryHelicopter Image

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...
Aggressive gold exploration aimed for Cracow area by Aeris Resources Ltd
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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...
Protection from local government charges and rates: Coal Seam Gas (CSG) petroleum exploration and production
Legal News, Energy and ResourcesAerial Roads Opt 3

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...
Changes to Coal Seam Gas (CSG) insurance coverage which may apply to your rural property
Legal News, Energy and ResourcesDrilling Rig Day Optimised

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...
Interview with Jessica Spencer on being admitted as a lawyer during COVID-19
Legal NewsJessica Spencer Admission

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...
Durkin v Ambrose Haulage Pty Ltd [2020] QDC 97
Legal News, Personal InjuryFueltruck

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,...
When is a casual worker not considered ‘casual’?
Legal News, Employment LawCasuals

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...
COVID-19 Impacts on Family Law Parenting Matters
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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...
Prepare your Wills and Powers of Attorney documents without putting your health at risk
Wills and Estate, Legal NewsBinding Financial Agreement

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...
Bonnie O’Brien recognised on 2020 WLAQ Inspo List
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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...
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020
Legal NewsCupcakes

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. ...
Tribunal rules that attorney cannot make a Binding Death Benefit Nomination for incapacitated person
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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...
Tax benefits no longer apply when assets brought into a testamentary trust from outside estate
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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...
Changes to modern awards to affect employers as at 1 March 2020
Legal News, Employment LawFair Work Commission

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...
Gudkovs Power & Settgast Lawyers now part of our Warwick Office
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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,...
Have you been left out of a Will?
Wills and Estate, Legal NewsWill Feature

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...
Fact or fiction – top 5 myths about family law property settlements
Legal News, Family LawSeparation

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...
A guide to shareholder agreements
Legal NewsShareholder Agreement Feature

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...
Firm Article – June
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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...
Does your privacy policy comply with privacy laws?
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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...
Making Your Will Count – Healthy Will Checklist
Wills and Estate, Legal NewsBinding Financial Agreement

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...
Family Law Property Settlements
Legal News, Family LawFamily law property settlements

Family Law Property Settlements

Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and...
Take care when buying a property off the Plan
Legal News, Property & ConveyancingBuying Property Off Plan

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...
Estate Planning – what is an Estate Plan?
Wills and Estate, Legal NewsEstate Planning What Is Estate Planning

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...
Six things to know about Binding Financial Agreements
Legal News, Family LawBinding Financial Agreement

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);...
The February PGA mini golf challenge
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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 &...
Protecting your cashflow – the importance of your terms of trade
Legal NewsBusiness Owner

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...
E-conveyancing: The Way Of The Future
Legal News, Property & ConveyancingComputer Submission

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...
Children’s care arrangements following separation
Legal News, Family LawSeparation

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....
Congratulations Coolaroo Football Club!
Legal NewsCoolaroo Football Sponsorship

Congratulations Coolaroo Football Club!

2018 marks the first year of a new relationship between Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers and the Coolaroo Football Club...
Testamentary Trusts
Wills and Estate, Legal NewsFarming Couple

Testamentary Trusts

Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are...
Extension of the unfair contracts regime to small businesses
Legal NewsImage Small Business

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)...
Understanding a Commercial Lease
Legal NewsImage Leasing Commercial

Understanding a Commercial Lease

When renting business related property it is important for both Landlords and Tenants to understand the relationship they are entering...
Yarn Bombing Brings Employees Together
Legal NewsYarn Bombing

Yarn Bombing Brings Employees Together

Getting ready for the Warwick Jumpers & Jazz Festival in July this year has become an unexpected opportunity for the...
Time To Review Your Credit Card Charges
Legal NewsCheck Credit Card Charges

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....
6 Questions for Power of Attorneys
Wills and Estate, Legal NewsTop 6 Power Of Attorney Questions

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...
Inheritances & Family Law Property Settlements
Legal News, Family LawInheritances Family Law Property Settlements

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...
New Law Office In Warwick
Legal NewsWarwick Law Office

New Law Office In Warwick

Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers have opened a new office in the heart of Warwick! Our new office is located...
Things you need to know BEFORE auction day
Legal News, Property & ConveyancingThings 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...
The perils of representing yourself in the Family Court
Legal News, Family LawFamily Court

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...
Debt Collection Basics For Business
Legal NewsDebt Collections

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...
Vince Hede, Family Law Accredited Specialist
Legal NewsPaul Vince Hede Enhanced

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...
Important things to consider when buying a business
Legal Newsbakery business owners

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...
New Vegetation Management Laws
Agribusiness, Legal News, Energy and Resourcescattle in the field

New Vegetation Management Laws

To protect high conservation value regrowth and improve habitat and environmental protection, the Queensland Parliament will reinstate vegetation management controls...
Avoiding conveyancing traps – special conditions
Legal News, Property & ConveyancingKeys to the property

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...
Family Separation – Things you need to know
Legal News, Family LawFamily Separation

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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