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VAPING REFORMS

VAPING REFORMS

On 1 January 2024, the Australian Government introduced a ban on the importation of disposable single use vapes.  The ban includes both nicotine and nicotine-free disposable vapes. From 1 March 2024, further changes are planned to commence, including the: cessation of...Read More
WHAT IF I HAVE RECEIVED A FAULTY CHRISTMAS GIFT?

WHAT IF I HAVE RECEIVED A FAULTY CHRISTMAS GIFT?

We’ve all seen the signs in shops that say “no refunds or exchanges”, but is that true?  What is the law in relation to returning or exchanging goods? The consumer laws in Australia are now generally uniform across all states and are governed by the Australian...Read More
BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES

BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES

Did you know that on 14 June 2023, the Queensland Parliament made a number of changes to the laws about births, deaths and marriages? Some of the major changes that are coming include allowing: a person to alter their sex on legal documents to align with their gender...Read More