Queenslanders are expected to enjoy the benefits of new technology when it comes to buying or selling property, with the introduction of the new national electronic conveyancing system expected to be in operation later this year. The Electronic Conveyancing National Law (Queensland) Bill 2012 will permit solicitors to electronically sign documents on their client’s behalf,...
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (QUALIFIED) PILOT PROGRAM IN THE QCAT
A recent introduction in Queensland Parliament allows specifically selected and trained Justice of the Peace (Qualified) to sit as adjudicator as make orders in relation to minor civil dispute matters in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) up to $5,000.00. The pilot program, which has been enacted under the auspices of the Queensland Civil...
CHANGES TO WORKCOVER QUEENSLAND – ARE YOU COVERED?
In an effort to ensure that the benefits applicable to both employees or independent contractors under the Worker’s Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 are clear and easy to understand, from 1 July 2013, the present definition of ‘worker’ under the Worker’s Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 will be amended to define a ‘worker’ as ‘a...
FAMILY LAW & SUPERANNUATION SPLITS
Often after separation when parties are determining their property pool and deciding how the pool may be distributed between the parties, they do not realise that their superannuation interests are classed as ‘property’, and form a part of the parties’ property pool which can be available for distribution. In this article we will provide you...
PROBATE
Probate is an official document obtained from the Supreme Court as recognition that the Will of a deceased person is legally valid. Probate need not be obtained in all estate matters, however, there are particular circumstances where a grant of probate may be required, such as when the executor is required to distribute proceeds of...
RENT-TO-BUY
As Australian property prices remain some of the most unaffordable in the world, sellers are finding alternate ways to entice buyers into contracts. Recently, Rent-to-Buy has been one of these methods. Generally attractive to buyers without a solid credit or savings history, a lease is entered into with an option to purchase after X...
IMPORTANT FINANCIAL/PERSONAL MATTERS TO CONSIDER AFTER SEPARATION
At Affinity Lawyers, we know that when a separation occurs it can be a stressful, emotional time for parties and often during this time, parties are not aware, or fail to consider important financial or personal matters which require consideration and urgent action to protect their interests. While we strongly recommend obtaining legal advice...
UNFAIR DISMISSAL – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Have you been dismissed from employment? If you have been dismissed you may have a claim against your employer, if your employer has breached your contract of employment or broken the law in dismissing you. If your employer has broken the law in dismissing you, you may be able to make a claim under...
PRIVILEGE AND IN-HOUSE LAWYERS- A VEXING QUESTION
Under the common law, ‘legal professional privilege’ is the ability to retain confidences and resist the compulsion and admission into evidence of communications passing between a party and a legal advisors, without the clients consent, for the dominant purpose ‘of either obtaining legal advice or assistance from a legal practitioner’, or ‘for use in actual,...
Companies not a fan of Facebook Comments
As social media continues to play a dominant role in advertising and promotion, a recent decision involving Fosters and the Advertising Standards Boards (ABS) has prompted fear into the boardrooms of Australian businesses. The win by the ABS held that the Facebook site of an advertiser is by definition a ‘marketing communication tool’ due to...