One of the biggest challenges parties face in family law cases is gathering evidence in support of their case. Continue reading “Recordings in Family Law Cases – Risky or Resourceful?”
Is it time for you to make your Will? Do you understand what it means to have testamentary capacity?
To have testamentary capacity, a person must be of sound mind, memory and understanding.[1] This is an area of law which has been clear, for a long time.
All employers are obliged to take out workers’ compensation insurance for each of their workers. In this respect, it is important to have a clear understanding of the definition of ‘worker’ under the Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) (‘the Act’).
The method by which a worker is engaged can have several legal ramifications. The terms of engagement impacts the type of obligations owed to the worker (such as pay and conditions), as well as their entitlements in the event the worker is injured.
Is your family considering the transfer of the family farm to the next generation?
If so, did you know there may be a stamp duty concession available?
Whether you are transferring or acquiring the family farming property, our experienced lawyers are here to make the process as smooth as possible.
With offices in Toowoomba, Warwick and Roma, we are committed to supporting rural families on the Darling Downs, South West Queensland and beyond.
Continue reading “Stamp duty concession available on transfer of family farm”
Report: Towers v Hevilift Ltd (No. 2) [2020] QSC 77
Mr Towers was injured while flying a helicopter which crashed in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, in the course of his employment with Hevilift Ltd (Hevilift). As a result he was rendered an incomplete quadriplegic and permanently incapacitated for work as a pilot.
Continue reading “Personal Injuries Digest: Helicopter Pilot Crashes in Papua New Guinea Highlands”
Do you own or occupy rural land in the Cracow area which is within the gold mining leases or exploration tenements of Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) (Evolution)?
Continue reading “Aggressive gold exploration aimed for Cracow area by Aeris Resources Ltd”
Are you the owner of rural land in Queensland which is subject to Coal Seam Gas (CSG) petroleum exploration and production? If so, you may want to revisit the terms of the land access agreements you have signed with CSG companies to make sure you do not foot the bill for any increased rates, fees and charges applied to their properties arising from CSG activity taking place on your land.
If you hold insurance over rural property on which coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure is located, then you will no doubt be aware through various media reports of changes some insurance companies are making as to what coverage they will or will not offer with respect to such properties.
Jessica Spencer was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland, amidst the unforeseen circumstances surrounding COVID-19, which affected individuals, businesses, agencies and courts in unprecedented ways.
Continue reading “Interview with Jessica Spencer on being admitted as a lawyer during COVID-19”