New Duplex Management Regulations – Specified Two-lot Scheme
May 18, 2012
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By Karen McGrath From the 28 February 2012, the management of duplexes is regulated under The Body Corporate and Community Management (Specified Two-lot Schemes Module) Regulation 2011. The purpose of the new module is to make the day-to-day management of duplexes less complex for own
Continue Reading →A Tradition Continues
May 18, 2012
Another of our trainee solicitors, Paul Formosa, has recently been admitted as a solicitor. Pictured here is Paul with Justice McMeekin (Supreme Court Judge Rockhampton) who presided over Paul’s admission ceremony. Justice McMeekin has had a long association with Macrossan & Am
Continue Reading →Employee vs Contractor – Why it’s Important to Correctly Label Employees
March 21, 2012
By Jodie Sanders-Bond A recent Federal Court decision provides a strong warning to employers to ensure they do not incorrectly treat employees as independent contractors. In the case of On call Interpreters and Translators Agency Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (No.3) [2011] FCA 36
Continue Reading →You & Your Business Name – A New National Register
March 20, 2012
By Georgina Paterson A new National Business Name Register is expected to commence in May/June 2012. Currently, for businesses operating in Queensland, the Office of Fair Trading keeps the state’s register with each other state or territory having a similar system. Transition to the
Continue Reading →Buying or Selling a Website – Relaxation of Domain Name Transfer Regulations
March 16, 2012
By Kayven McGrath It is a common practice for most businesses to use websites for advertising and operational purposes. The benefit of purchasing a website is the recognisability it will already have on search engines. When starting an online business or creating a website, the first
Continue Reading →Franchise Agreements – The Franchise Code of Conduct and Franchisees Protection
February 18, 2012
By Paul Formosa There are many different types of businesses which are now operated through some type of simple or complex franchise arrangement. In July last year, the rules and regulations in relation to Franchise Agreements changed. The Franchise Code of Conduct (the Code) is the i
Continue Reading →Credit Control Debt Collection
February 16, 2012
By John Formosa If a business has proper credit control then this can limit the number of bad debts the business will have. Our advice to clients when we take on their debt collection work is that the most important thing they can do when agreeing to do work for a new customer is to i
Continue Reading →Riding an Unregistered Motorcycle Costs $1M Plus
February 15, 2012
By Jodie Sanders-Bond In an unusual case decided in November this year by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, an owner of an unregistered motorcycle was ordered to pay over $1M to the Nominal Defendant (the State of Queensland). The Nominal Defendant stands in the pl
Continue Reading →Statutory Guarantees – Know Your Rights
February 02, 2012
By Tanya Whalley How often do we hear the saying – “they don’t make them like they use to”? Have you recently purchased a product only to be disappointed by its quality or durability. In this article, we take a look at the Australian Consumer Law and the protection it offers t
Continue Reading →Terminating a Lease
February 01, 2012
By Danielle Fitzgerald Leases can be terminated on the happening of particular events, such as the destruction of the premises, some specified change of circumstances or non-payment of rent resulting in a breach of covenant. Termination of a lease for breach of covenant is within the
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