When is a noisy neighbour a private nuisance? Have you ever sat down to enjoy the peace and quiet of your home, only to be disturbed by loud music, yelling or smoke from over the neighbouring fence? Private nuisance is the unlawful interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of their own land from a … Continue reading Noisy Neighbours and Private Nuisance
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Appealing a QCAT Decision
Are you appealing a QCAT decision? The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) makes decisions about administrative law of various Queensland Government departments and agencies. As well as being responsible for adjudicating some civil law disputes. Here is what you need to know about appealing a decision made by QCAT. When can’t you appeal a … Continue reading Appealing a QCAT Decision
QLD: Understanding Unfair Dismissal
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
Looting Laws in QLD
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
Assault Charges 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 do I remove a trustee? – 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 in Australia
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
Breach of Domestic Violence Order (DVO) – 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
Trusts, Trustees and Beneficiaries – 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
Murder, manslaughter and homicide – QLD
Many people are often confused by the terms homicide, murder and manslaughter. In Queensland, offenders found guilty of any of these offences will face a life-changing legal battle and if found guilty will face imprisonment. Here is a brief explanation of the terms: What is homicide? Homicide is a broad term used to explain the killing of … Continue reading Murder, manslaughter and homicide – QLD
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