With much of the building and construction industry still feeling the sting of ever-increasing costs of materials and labour shortages, cost escalation clauses are becoming more common in domestic building contracts as a form of protection for builders. But not all...Read More
2022 and 2023 have seen many changes to the legal ways by which documents can be signed in Queensland. On 20 February 2023, E-Conveyancing became not only the preferred platform for conveyancing transactions but the mandatory platform (with few exceptions). This means...Read More
From 1 May 2023, many Awards now have updated rules on taking annual leave during a shutdown when a business temporarily closes, such as during Christmas and New Year. Many industries are affected by these changes, in particular Awards and industries such as building...Read More
National Volunteer Week will be commemorated in Australia from 15 – 21 May 2023. Over 3 million Queenslanders volunteer 900 million hours of their time each year. This has an extraordinary benefit to our communities, to our families and to the environment. However,...Read More
Special conditions are clauses added to a standard contract that are specific to the individual transaction and are used to address unique circumstances that may arise during the buying process. For a buyer, special conditions can be important for a number of reasons....Read More
In February 2023, the Queensland Government announced that an independent review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme is underway. Head of the Office of Industrial Relations Kym Bancroft said she “wants to ensure injured workers continue to receive the...Read More
There is often uncertainty around whether a couple is in a de facto relationship. Section 4AA of the Family Law Act 1975 provides that a person is in a de facto relationship with another person if, they are not legally married to that person, they are not related by...Read More
There are huge changes in the pipeline for bodies corporate in Queensland, and whilst it’s unclear when exactly they will be introduced, committees and owners should bear these in mind when planning for the next 12 months. The Qld Government recently announced the...Read More
Following recent amendments to the law, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited from 6 March 2023. What are an employer’s legal responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace? The Fair Work Act now prohibits sexual harassment in connection with work,...Read More
KNOW YOUR RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Many people give back to their community by volunteering on boards or committees for organisations such as sporting clubs, parents and friends associations, or not-for-profit groups. These positions are generally unpaid, however...Read More
