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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 owners. Previously
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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 & Amiet as prior to
Continue Reading →Profile : Kayven McGrath
Mar 21, 2012
I started at Macrossan & Amiet as a Trainee Solicitor in January. I grew up in Moranbah where I completed my primary and secondary schooling. Whilst growing up I was involved in dancing working my way through the ballet and tap exams. When I graduated from High School, I was offered an administ
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Employee vs Contractor – Why it’s Important to Correctly Label Employees
Mar 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 366 (the Case), O
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You & Your Business Name – A New National Register
Mar 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 new national r
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Danielle Fitzgerald Admitted as Solicitor
Mar 20, 2012
The Partners would like to congratulate Danielle Fitzgerald on her Admission as a Solicitor. Danielle recently completed her traineeship as a Solicitor and was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in the Supreme Court in Townsville on 30 January 2012. Danielle was born and raised in Mackay and continues
Continue Reading →Making a Simple Insurance Claim – Property Damage
Mar 20, 2012
By Danielle Fitzgerald Over the last two years, residents of the Whitsunday and Mackay region have felt the impact of the various storms, cyclones and floods that have emerged during the wet season. After the events of the 2008 floods and the 2010 and 2011 cyclones it is not only essential that you
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Personal Property Securities Act – PPS Register Update
Mar 20, 2012
By Paul Formosa The 30th January 2012 saw the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) “go live” across Australia providing a consolidated and national register for the searching, registering and releasing of securities relating to personal property. Given that the PPSR is a completely new s
Continue Reading →Buying or Selling a Website – Relaxation of Domain Name Transfer Regulations
Mar 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 step is registe
Continue Reading →Franchise Agreements – The Franchise Code of Conduct and Franchisees Protection
Feb 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 industry code go
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