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Workers Compensation Threshold Scrapped – Huge Win For Qld Workers
Congratulations to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and employment minister Curtis Pitt for their courage in finalising the wind-back of a grossly unfair common law workers compensation “threshold” that barred the rights…
- Litigation & law practice
Woolies pinged on “unlawful” hold out to injured worker’s $750k lawsuit
A night-filler who injured his back from continuous awkward motions required of his role over the entire period of employment has succeeded in striking out a retail giant’s argument that may have sunk his claim.
New Rewards for CCL cycling members
With more than 48 members on CCL Cycling (Strava.com/clubs/cclcycling), our memberships benefits are about to get a whole lot better.
Intersection crash yields $64k for worker likely be laid off first & recruited last
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-old Chris Dirks who was heading in the direction of Logan Road.
Mt Coot-tha conqueror takes on 3 peaks Challenge
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 Challenge Falls Creek.
Taking home what’s left of your meal- what’s the law?
It’s routine in the USA even at the finest establishments. Diners box up their leftovers, or – to encourage a generous tip - their waiter does it for them.
Uber Alles?
Queensland’s Taxi Council warns passengers risk their own safety through “unlawful, unsafe and uninsured” ridesharing and advertises as much on Brisbane CBD electronic billboards.
Compensation calculator now on-line
February 1 marked the launch of Carter Capner Law’s custom tool to give online shoppers greater insight – in seconds – into the actual results they can expect to receive from a compensation claim.
Record contender for cycling’s local Everest
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 highest peak.
Market on the move: seller uses notice defect to crash contract after signing
In an indicator of a heating property market, Redcliffe peninsula buyers have taken Supreme Court proceedings to hold a seller to their November 2013 contract and prevent the seller terminating just two weeks after signing.
Judges say worker law change fuels employment discrimination
Judges agree that punitive measures in October 2013 changes to Qld's workcover laws concerning non-disclosure of prior medical issues are seen to be an obstacle to well-meaning and determined job applicants, intent on pulling…
What do Andrew Bolt and Larry Flynt have in common?
“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 says. “Political censorship must go, people have the right to be bigoted”.
Case notes explain decisions in other people’s cases. They are general information, not legal advice, and every claim turns on its own facts.
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