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Amid rising tensions with China, Australia’s recent announcement of a “safe haven” offer to Hong Kong National’s becomes increasingly valuable
In a joint statement issued earlier this month by Alan Tudge, MP and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, an expansion ...
Verdict sets new legal precedent for mortgage fraud
In a decision with important ramifications for financial lending institutions, a verdict handed down last week by ...
Mortgagee’s reasonable steps not so reasonable
In C & F Nominees Mortgage Securities Ltd v Karbotli & Ors [2020] VCC 987 (the “Proceedings”) the County ...
QUEENSLAND’S NEW RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING LAWS EXPLAINED
The National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct - SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID 19 (“Code”) was ...
A window of opportunity for restructure
As a consequence of the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on the economy, Australia has entered a recession ...
Should I resolve my property matter during COVID-19?
For separating couples, uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic brings additional anxiety around the ...
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) response to the issuing of a statutory demand under the new laws
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Sunstate Land Pty Ltd v Hiview Design & Construction Pty ...
Parenting Orders – Contravention Applications During COVID-19 Pandemic
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable difficulties for separated parents, particularly those living ...
Casual Employment: Employees’ right to double dip confirmed – what employers need to know about recent decisions
Following on from our articles ‘The Essence of Casual Employment’ and ‘Recent Developments in Casual ...
Are you Eligible for a Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)
Arguably one of the greatest milestones of your life has just occurred, you have said the magic ‘yes’ or ‘will ...
The importance of obtaining proper advice when entering into a Binding Financial Agreement
We as family lawyers are, at times, faced with situations where there is a significant power imbalance or ...
Virtual company meetings, counterpart and electronic executions for corporate business is now permitted under new treasurer determination
On 5 May 2020, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg made a determination as a result of the ongoing COVID 19 saga that ...
COVID-19 – Why you need an expert Construction Lawyer during this pandemic
As the world continues to grapple with this novel strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important that you ...
COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to manifest themselves in our economy, the legal landscape continues to change ...
COVID-19 Personal & Corporate Insolvency during Coronavirus
If you are currently experiencing financial distress contact us on (07) 5526 0157 to arrange an appointment to ...
COVID-19 Are you a Landlord or Tenant feeling the economic effects of Coronavirus?
No two leases are the same and everyone’s situation is different. Our experienced team of property and commercial ...
COVID-19 Shut Down, Stand Downs, Pay Cuts and more
Managing your Employees during COVID-19 Pandemic
Properly managing your workforce during this difficult time will ...
COVID-19 Is your Estate Plan ready to combat Coronavirus?
Do not wait until it is too late! To ensure that your hard-earned assets are, to the fullest extent possible, ...
Promotion of Mark Steele to Special Counsel
We are very pleased to announce that Mark Steele has been promoted to the role of Special Counsel at Marino ...
Supreme Court rejects builder’s payment claim for not supplying sufficient detail
In KDV Sport Pty Ltd v Muggeridge Constructions Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] QSC 178 (“KDV”), the Queensland Supreme ...
Disputes between Landlords and Tenants when exercising options
In Queensland, it is common for leases to contain an option to renew, whereby upon expiry of the initial lease ...
Parenting Coordination in Australia – how can it help high conflict families?
Parenting disputes, like any family law dispute, often involves high levels of entrenched conflict which can have ...
Why you need a Migration Lawyer
Migration has continued to be a topical issue within the political sphere of Western countries. Managing and ...
Recent Developments in Casual Employment
Following on from our article of last year titled ‘The Essence of Casual Employment’, there have been some ...
