QUEENSLAND’S TREATMENT OF STEROIDS & OTHER SCHEDULE 1 DRUGS
An overview of the criminal prosecution of steroids and other Schedule 1 drugs in Queensland and an examination of the recent cases R v Stamatov and R v Roach.
18/01/2019
IS THIS THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY’S GOLDEN TICKET? WILL VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION SAVE MAX BRENNER?
On 3 October 2018, luxury chocolate restaurant Max Brenner announced that it had placed itself into voluntary administration, citing escalating costs and a competitive retail trade for the collapse. Will a restructure be enough to save the much-loved chocolate haven?
20/12/2018
MEDIA RELEASE: LIGHTHOUSE CARE WINS PRESTIGIOUS QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY AWARD
Lighthouse Care has won the prestigious DSS Law Community Group of the Year Award at the 2018 Queensland Community Achievement Awards, presented by David Sorban, Principal of DSS Law.
Going Postal – When are you served?
The Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Cth) changes the date on which legal documents sent by post are presumed to have been received.
13/11/2018
New changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) prevent the enforcement of ipso facto termination clauses
From 1 July 2018, new provisions in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) prevent a party from enforcing termination clauses such as ‘ipso facto’ clauses.
New family and domestic violence leave entitlements from Fair Work Australia
From 1 August 2018, all employees under an industry and occupation award will be entitled to take five days unpaid leave to deal with the impact of family and domestic violence.
15/08/2018
2018 LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS
The legal environment for businesses is always changing so it is important to keep to up-to-date with any relevant changes that may affect your business, employees and customers.
17/07/2018
LEGISLATION CHANGES ALERT: Changes to GST on residential property
New GST laws commence on 1 July 2018 that will affect all property transactions that are considered a taxable supply of new residential premises or a subdivision of potential residential land.
The Future of Conveyancing
Electronic settlements through Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), Australia’s online property exchange network, are transforming the property industry in Australia, making property settlements faster, safer and more efficient.
21/05/2018
Registration of Commercial Leases in Queensland
The registration of commercial leases is handled differently in each state and territory in Australia. In Queensland, a long-term commercial lease must be registered to protect a tenant’s proprietary interests.
24/04/2018