When is a will a will?
When is a will a will? What happens when a testator dies and their will has not been validly executed? For instance, the testator may have forgotten to sign the will or died before [...]
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High Court declares that Mutual Recognition Scheme means what it says…
High Court declares that Mutual Recognition Scheme means what it says... In today’s economy and with an increasingly mobile workforce, the mutual recognition scheme is more important than ever. A recent High Court of [...]
QBCC adds new names to accountants naughty list
QBCC adds new names to accountants naughty list Pursuant to section 11A of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (Minimum Financial Requirements) Regulation 2018 (Qld) (Regulation): "A licensee must ensure an MFR Report for the licensee [...]
Upcoming Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) – to come into operation on 21 October 2019
Upcoming Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) – to come into operation on 21 October 2019 On 28 November 2018 the New South Wales Parliament passed an [...]
QBCC licensing implications in the event of a director or nominee’s death
QBCC licensing implications in the event of a director or nominee's death What happens to your contracting business if you die? Sadly, we have recently had another case in Queensland where the “owner” of [...]
Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores
Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores 1. Choosing the right construction contract: Choosing the correct form of building contract is critical when procuring the construction of Large [...]
High Court declares that Mutual Recognition Scheme means what it says…
High Court declares that Mutual Recognition Scheme means what it says... In today’s economy and with an increasingly mobile workforce, the mutual recognition scheme is more important than ever. A recent High Court of [...]
QBCC adds new names to accountants naughty list
QBCC adds new names to accountants naughty list Pursuant to section 11A of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (Minimum Financial Requirements) Regulation 2018 (Qld) (Regulation): "A licensee must ensure an MFR Report for the licensee [...]
Upcoming Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) – to come into operation on 21 October 2019
Upcoming Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) – to come into operation on 21 October 2019 On 28 November 2018 the New South Wales Parliament passed an [...]
QBCC licensing implications in the event of a director or nominee’s death
QBCC licensing implications in the event of a director or nominee's death What happens to your contracting business if you die? Sadly, we have recently had another case in Queensland where the “owner” of [...]
Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores
Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores 1. Choosing the right construction contract: Choosing the correct form of building contract is critical when procuring the construction of Large [...]