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Have you recently lost your job? Losing your job can be a stressful shock for many QLD'ers. We rely on our work for financial security and a means of livelihood. It is important you understand your rights if you have been dismissed from your place of employment, especially if you believe you may have been … Continue reading QLD: Understanding Unfair Dismissal
What are the laws against looting? Following a natural disaster, or other devastating events, it is not uncommon for people to take to the streets and homes of those impacted. During this ‘looting’, some will only take necessities like food, water, and toilet paper they require to survive, but more often than not, looters are … Continue reading Looting Laws in QLD
What is public nuisance? Public nuisance is when a person’s behaviour interferes, or is likely to interfere, with the peaceful passage through, or enjoyment of, a public place by a member of the public. Since it is quite a broad offence, there are plenty of examples of behaviour that would be considered public nuisance, such … Continue reading Public Nuisance – QLD
In QLD, what is considered assault? Assault is the physical application of force (striking, touching or moving), or an attempted or threatened application of force towards someone which causes injury or personal discomfort. The charges for assault are differentiated by a number of factors, including whether the act was done ‘recklessly’ or ‘intentionally’, and the … Continue reading Assault Charges QLD
How does co-ownership of property work? The great Australian dream of owning a property. While it is not completely unattainable for young adults, we are seeing that more and more people are looking to co-purchase a property with a friend or family member; someone that they trust and care for, whom they can then share … Continue reading Co-ownership of property – QLD
What is a trustee? A trustee is the person in charge of the trust. They manage the trust’s assets, do business on behalf of the trust and distribute any income that an asset earns to the beneficiaries during the life of the trust. While a trust is a very common business structure in Australia, it … Continue reading How do I remove a trustee? – QLD
Centrelink fraud – how serious is it? Centrelink fraud is estimated to cost the Australian government approximately $3.5 billion dollars each year. Fraudulently obtaining payments you are not entitled to through Centrelink is a Commonwealth offence that can come with some serious penalties. What is it Centrelink fraud? Centrelink fraud is when one deliberately misleads Centrelink in-order-to … Continue reading Centrelink Fraud in Australia
Lease agreements – what are your rights? When you rent a property or space – whether it be residential or commercial purpose – you are required to sign a lease. A lease agreement or lease document (also known as a tenancy agreement) is a written agreement between you and the property owner. Unlike the purchase of a house, tenancy … Continue reading Lease Agreements QLD
When a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) is breached For violence to be characterised as ‘domestic’, it does not have to occur within your home; only within a relationship (with family or an intimate partner). It can occur when someone close to you has power and control over you. It can also take place in many … Continue reading Breach of Domestic Violence Order (DVO) – QLD
What is a trust? Put simply, a trust is a relationship between 3 people: a settlor, a trustee and a beneficiary. Despite what many believe, it is not something just for incredibly wealthy families, and also not just for an entity like a company is. Here is a simple explanation into the different components that … Continue reading Trusts, Trustees and Beneficiaries – QLD
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