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Despite its reputation as a problem suburb, Inala is set to emerge as Brisbane’s next property hotspot.
Property analyst Terry Ryder fro
No one wants to get injured at work. But sometimes accidents happen – especially if you’re working in a high-risk industry. So what should you do
Personal injury claims are one of the most common types of civil lawsuits brought by individuals. Before lodging a claim, it is important you understa
Gable Tostee is suing the state for $300K in damages, claiming he was assaulted and wrongfully arrested by police.
The accused ‘tinder k
On Friday December 8, CCL staff, partners and clients celebrated the end of a massive year of wins.
The festivities took place at Les
A 36-year-old Brisbane woman is suing doctors for a delay in diagnosing her cancer, despite multiple complaints and visits for her symptoms.
Jodie
Accident related emotional trauma can have a devastating impact on a person’s quality of life and is a key factor in many personal injury claims. If
WorkCover’s appeal against the Continue reading
Neil Balnaves, the skipper of the Bayliner cruiser returning from Couran Cove that collided head-on with a speedboat on a narrow bend in the Coomera R
The quaintly named Property Occupations Bill is finally in the public domain with Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie already receiving subm
A late-night reveller was the victim of her own ill-judgment when she accepted a ride on the back of a motor-cycle from Brisbane’s Sofitel lobby bar b
Routine job interviews have been lined with booby traps to kill off the chances of workers desperate to re-gain a job. And many applicants should now
The long-overdue wind back of the spectacularly counter-productive PAMD Act has been set in train with the introduction to Queensland Parliament of en
Before even arriving at the Robina Tavern for the birthday party, Terry Miles had been drinking at the Broadbeach Hotel.
By the time he ha
The mobile phone and an affordable family car are some of the greatest of human achievements. A moving car is also a dangerous object. Our mounting ro
Injuries are the leading cause of travel-related deaths worldwide accounting for up to 25 times more deaths than disease say travel medicine researche
“Never again in Australia will we have a situation in which a person may be taken to court for expressing a political opinion,” Senator Brandis
New laws that deny employment rights to workers who give incomplete information about their medical history in job applications, will lead to “emplo
In an indicator of a heating property market, Redcliffe peninsula buyers have taken Supreme Court proceedings to hold a seller to their November 2013
At 8,848m (29,029 ft) above sea level – close to the common cruising altitude for international airliners –the summit of Mt Everest is the world’s
February 1 marked the launch of Carter Capner Law’s custom tool to give online shoppers greater insight – in seconds – into the actual results t
It’s routine in the USA even at the finest establishments. Diners box up their leftovers, or – to encourage a generous tip – their waiter doe
Queensland’s Taxi Council warns passengers risk their own safety through “unlawful, unsafe and uninsured” ridesharing and advertises as much
CCL cycling leader Bartholomew Lee was in March part of a group of four riders in one of the top 10 toughest one-day cycling events on earth, 3 Peaks
With more than 48 members on CCL Cycling (Strava.com/clubs/cclcycling), our memberships benefits are
As she emerged from Woolloongabba’s Nile Street to enter into Wellington Road, Diana Girle’s Renault collided with a Mitsubishi driven by 19-year-
A night-filler who injured his back from continuous awkward motions required of his role over the entire period of employment has succeeded in strikin
The Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act (PAMDA) specifies that the form 30c warning statement must be attached to the contract as its first or top s
Frequently sellers will require a potential buyer to waive or shorten the cooling off period because for example, an auction is pending within the 5 d
There is a hidden trap in the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 (Qld) (‘the Act’). The effect of it is that under the standard REIQ Contra
Version 6 of the REIQ house/land sale contract specifies the “initial deposit” must be paid “when the buyer signs this contract”. Version 2 of the com
The short answer to this question is “Immediately and always”. The standard REIQ residential contract provides in condition 8.1 that: “The Property is
There has been a groundswell of protest from the real estate industry. The new sustainability declaration requirements impose a needless extra cost on
On the 22 June s 212 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“BCCMA”), dealing with cancellation by buyers of off-the-plan c
What can a buyer do after a house contract is signed if they discover through solicitors’ searches that there is no council building approval for pa
The standard REIQ finance condition in residential contracts states the buyer must give notice to the seller:
In April, the Supreme Court* ruled on another contract termination argument about apartment balconies and whether they measured up to contract terms.
In a radical alteration to the rights and obligations of parties to leases, the Retail Shop Leases Act (“RSLA”) requires landlords to give to tenants
The Integrated Planning Act 1997 (“IPA”) mandates council approval in respect of some leases as if the lease were a subdivision of a lot.
When the Retail Shop Leases Act (“RSLA”) was amended in 2006, combination and capped rent review provisions that were in common use but of qu
Section 22 of the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (RSLA) requires a draft lease and disclosure statement to be given to the prospective tenant “a
At lease review time, what should come first – the review of market rent or the exercise of the option?
Tenants would obviously prefer to know the
Tenant-in-default procedures for rental recovery and re-entry into possession are subject to specific statutory requirements. But forward-thinking com
A recent Court of Appeal decision* has clarified the validity of retail rent review provisos that allow for CPI or market review increases but specify
As a recent Supreme Court decision* illustrates, a change in the identity of the occupier of commercial premises does not necessarily constitute an un
Every lease has a “permitted use” clause which specifies the nature of the operations that a tenant is entitled to conduct on the premises. Typically,
The Queensland Premier today announced some relief to investors and commercial landlords from the worst aspects of changes to the basis upon which val
In the past water licences were “attached” to land and accordingly were transferred automatically on sale. The Department of Natural Resources and
The Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) Regulation 1997 is often overlooked when contracts for commercial properties are prepared. If a commercial
This issue was clarified recently by the Supreme Court of Queensland*. M sent an offer on letterhead dated 8 April 2008 to Acme Real Estate offering t
The provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007 that restrict what agents may do in relation to preparation of real estate contracts have been relaxed
In a recent development, some solicitors are requesting agents to sign an acknowledgement to confirm that PAMDA requirements have been observed in rel
A facsimile transmission or e-mail is an “Electronic Communication” as defined in the Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001 (“ETA”).
The purchase of Australian residential real estate by foreign persons is governed by the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. The For
In September 2003 two Chinese buyers signed an off-the-plan contract for an apartment in an inner-city development. When the plan was finally register
The High Court of Australia recently ruled* that GST applies to forfeited deposits if:-
Stamp duty changes that came into force today and trumpeted in the recent Queensland budget as a big gain for home buyers will put most buyers in the
In this article we would like to remind agents who manage residential tenancies of the importance of the time limits for recovery of rental arrears un
As we all know, the landlord or agent must give tenants a written condition report before the date of commencement of a residential tenancy – s 42 <
On 1 July the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 (“RTA”) was repealed and replaced with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation A
On 1 July the Residential Tenancies Act 1994(“RTA”) was repealed and replaced with theResidential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation
Congratulations to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and employment minister Curtis Pitt for their courage in finalising the wind-back of a gro
Don’t be caught out when creating or dealing with contract law. Our infographic of the month runs through the basics of contracts, and the top 8 mista
The “stop taxing my period” petition – which launched last year – gained a huge amount of support with over 90,000 signatures within the first few
The UK Supreme Court will soon hear what is being described as a landmark case to decide the country’s law on the extent to which courts can overtur
Being involved in a car accident is never a pleasant experience. Even minor accidents can leave you extremely rattled and you may find it difficult to
Accident payments that arise through insurance or disability cover – whether or not another party is at fault – can be awarded as a lump sum or ongoin
Being a first home buyer is an extremely exciting milestone, whether it be an investment or a home. With all the excitement, it’s easy to forget certa
A car accident can cause injuries that range from minor to catastrophic depending on a multitude of factors including speed, position in the car, coll
Five plaintiffs have been awarded $500 million due to faulty metal-on-metal hip implants.
After a two month trial Johnson & Johnson
With road rules being constantly amended and the more underused ones being mistaken or forgotten, it can be hard to keep up with all the rules in the
Responsible for one third of all work related injuries and costing the nation $4.8 billion a year is… (drum roll please)…
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So the day has arrived, your child/niece/nephew/little brother or sister has finally passed their driving test and received their license, and you’r
As petrol prices and obesity rates continue to soar, more and more Australians are taking up Continue reading
A Victorian tribunal decided that the owner of a two-bedroom Melbourne apartment could not evict their tenants who had listed the abode on accommodati
Not reporting difficulties
A lot of people feel the need to Continue reading
Distracted drivers are one of the main causes of crashes in Queensland, with distracted drivers accounting for a quarter of car accidents throughout
Stress in the workplace has become a significant health issue, with 3 in 5 Australians working more hours than they’re paid for. So it comes as no sur
Nothing frightens parents like the thought of their child being in an unsafe situation. Children are vulnerable and we trust childcare workers and sch
A night shift foreman armed with a poorly performing flashlight and infected with inattention “bred of familiarity and repetition” has been excuse
This list, compiled by RACQ, is based on three years’ worth of MVA claim data. Check to see if your suburb is featured, and use extra caution when tra
From 1 July 2016, new laws will apply on any property transaction relating to property with market value of $2 million or above.
Under the
Ray White’s investment management service has been rapped over the knuckles for moving to terminate a rent-to-buy contract when tenants Troy & J
Is Brisbane becoming like New York with a canine in every other home unit?Owner’s Corporations a.k.a. body corporates have become more re
A Lebanese electrician who acquired an addiction to narcotic pain medication whilst wrongly detained at Villawood detention centre claimed to have suf
Insurers who spy on unwell police officers have been warned that their raft of claims denial tactics will worsen claimant’s health and leave the snoop
Australia’s first publicly listed legal firm Slater & Gordon has tipped further losses to bring its deficit in the 2016 financial year to more t
When David Kasik posted that his ex-wife “turned out to be a thieving, lying, money crazed bitch who screwed me out of nearly 3 million rand – may s
Tenants confronted with menacing cane toads in the garden area on arrival at their new Cannon Hill rental immediately contacted managing agents L. J.
Did you know that using your mobile phone while driving increases your chance of crashing by 400%? Here are some other little known facts about drivin
Purchasing off-the-plan property shouldn’t be taken lightly, if you whimsically sign a contract there’s no turning back. Below is a property guide
Competition is set to heat up with new Queensland legislation passing, legalizing Continue reading
When the rain comes down, the roads become more dangerous – here are 5 tips from Carter Capner Law to help
Going on vacation is a favourite family past time but sometimes they don’t exactly go to plan. Here are the most common Continue reading
Roads become increasingly dangerous in wild weather. With The bureau of meteorology (BOM) issuing a warning for massive rainfall and possible flooding
Slater and Gordon will take legal action against the UK company it purchased the disastrous Quindell professional services business from after the acq
A crane has left three workers hanging by just their safety harnesses after it collapsed on top of a North Sydney building.
If you are interes
Dashcams are becoming extremely popular with footage of erratic driving and Continue reading
The jury in Gable Tostee’s murder trial is set to begin deliberations.
30 year old Gable Tostee is on trial in the Brisbane Supreme Cour
The on going saga in the Gable Tostee murder trial has finally come to an end with a jury finding him not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of Tind
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is furious at the issues with Queensland Rail that unfolded on Friday, with 100 services being cancelled.
Schoolies ha
A federal judge ruled on Friday in California that Twitter
If you think Christmas is just about spending time with family and friends and indulging in parties and Christmas cheer, think again. This
On Monday a flight over Colombian suffered ‘total electrical failure’ before plummeting into a mountainside.
A stonemason has died today after being crushed by a 600 kg marble slab.
Ray Finch, a 61 year old man from Cleveland was said to have
Dramatic footage has emerged of a plane crashing into flames after the aircraft overshot the runway, leaving five occupants dead and one seriously inj
A Jet Airways flight travelling from Goa to Mumbai skidded off the runway at Goa Dabolim airport at 5am on December 26 2016.
Flight 9W-2
Earlier this month the Queensland Police Service announced the road toll for 2016 was higher than the previous years
A family is suing Apple following an accident in which a male driver collided with their car, killing their 5 year old daughter, while he was using Fa
A young woman has died and three others have been injured after a tourist plane crashed on Middle Island.
At around 10:30am on Tuesday
One of the great things about travelling abroad is the opportunity to have new experiences. Being exposed to a different language, sights, smells, peo
It is already that stage of January when we are back into our usual routines of work and as of next Monday, doing the school drop-offs.
Locals have been rocked by the news that a Gold Coast stuntman has been killed while shooting a music video in Brisbane CBD on Monday afternoon.
It all began with the White House
A 15 year old boy with dual Australian and Iranian citizenship is facing missing out on an upcoming school trip to the United States
Generally, laws exist to keep people safe and maintain order in a country. But what about when some laws are too ridiculous to fathom?
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A 20-year-old Australian woman has been killed in a jet ski crash in Phuket Thailand over the weekend.
Emily Collie was holidaying wit
A Brisbane based neurosurgeon suing Austrian Airlines after he jammed his pinky finger in the fold-out tray table.
Dr David Walker was
James Heinlein suffered first, second and third-degree burns when an e-cigarette exploded in his shirt pocket.
The damage extended down
A horrific air crash and explosion at Melbourne’s Essendon airport this morning that claimed the lives of all four passengers and the pilot of the
Lionel Patea was yesterday sentenced to life in prison at the Brisbane Supreme Court over the murder of his former partner, Tara Brown.
On Septembe
Driverless cars have been a hot topic in recent times with companies like Tesla, Apple and Google at the forefront in creating the car of the future.
While we are fortunate here in Queensland to have the overwhelming majority of agents hold themselves to the highest standards, it’s disappointing to
On the 20th of January, this year people all over the world were surprised by the tragedy that was the Bourke Street car attack.
Follow
In a dispute over a design defect claim against its domestic subsidiary, a US Court has ruled that California courts cannot exercise jurisdiction over
A woman has been exposed after she filed a fraudulent claim for workers compensation.
The Fort Lauderdale office secretary was found guilt
In a decision that makes it feel as though justice will prevail, a Federal Court has ruled that Allison Baden-Clay’s thr
The new federal budget has sparked discussion all over the country today – but who is coming out on top?
THE WINNERS
Terrible images have come from Manchester today as an attack was carried out during an Ariana Grande concert.
The singer has already com
A freak workplace accident has severely injured a 37-year-old man on the Gold Coast.
The man was on Expansion Street in Molendinar just b
A flight from Sydney to Albury ended dramatically after passengers jumped out of the plane as it landed and running out on to the tarmac following wha
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking Thermomix to court after a number of people have come forward with injuries from the prod
Brisbane’s newest runway has started taking shape.
The giant sandlot that runs parallel to Brisbane’s existing runway, will be transform
You put a lot into your business, so when you’re ready to let it go, you want the transition to be smooth. These “selling your business checkl
When Daniel Popp signed up for personal training with one of Australia’s biggest gym chains, he did not expect it to result in an abdomyolysis diagn
This type of insurance indemnifies the policyholder against claims made
More times than not, car accidents are a result of someone’s carelessness or a moment of distraction.
Most motor vehicle accidents ca
Buying a new home can be both exciting and daunting. From organising removalists, redecorating your dream home and signing mountains of paperwork; it
Dash cams are becoming extremely popular with footage of erratic driving and serious crashes going viral all over the internet.
Australians are esp
William Mack wore the boots supplied by his boss, for two days before discovering a small wound on the bottom of the second toe on his left foot.
Australian comedic actress Rebel Wilson is today celebrating her victory over Bauer Media, having been awarded a multi-million dollar sum for articles
When Sarah Cranfield and her partner embarked on a family holiday, they imagined themselves enjoying the Gold Coast’s scenic beaches and not the ins
A US court has awarded a restaurant patron substantial damages after he consumed a contaminated beer during a celebratory dinner with colleagues.
A worker who slipped on the lacquered surface of a bowling lane during a work arranged tenpin play-off needed surgery as a result of her fall.
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