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Executors duties in will

Separated but not divorced – Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Some married couples make the decision to separate on a permanent basis, but do not get divorced. At the time, the couple may come to…

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estate planning will document

Planning for your estate planning meeting

Estate Planning

It is understandable that most people don’t want to think about dying, and a lot of people don’t turn their mind to what will happen…

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Motor vehicle accident injuries

Injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents

Compensation Law

The decision as to whether or not a claimant has sustained injuries that are defined as minor injuries in the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017…

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informal wills and what they are

It’s Queensland Wills Week

Estate Planning

This year’s theme of ‘Making your wishes known’ is a gentle reminder to Queenslanders about the importance of making or updating your will, setting up…

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Workplace stress injury

Consequential psychological injury

Workplace Rights

Unfortunately, many physically injured workers are diagnosed with secondary/ consequential psychological injuries such as anxiety and depression. This is as a result of the significant…

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Pregnant woman denied hospital

Baby dies after pregnant mum turned away from Queensland border

Medical Negligence

On Friday, 28 August 2020, there were media reports of a pregnant woman from Ballina in northern NSW having lost her child due to a…

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Mental disorders and TPD claims

National Stroke Week 2020

Medical Negligence

This year, for the Stroke Foundation’s National Stroke Week, we are again celebrating F.A.S.T. Heroes. These are people who have spotted the signs of stroke…

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Employee dismissed drugs

How to get around an employer’s defence in a work psychological injury claim?

Workplace Rights

How to get around an employer’s defence in a work psychological injury claim? What is considered reasonable administrative action? Background Elmiski was employed by Dnata…

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workplace injury from asbestos exposure

First mesothelioma trial to run to judgment in Western Australia in recent years

Asbestos

We are delighted by the judgment handed down by Justice Le Miere this morning in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in favour of Christine…

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estate planning will document

Would I be legally considered as a Spouse if my Partner died?

Estate AdministrationWill disputes

This is the final blog of a series of four blogs about family provision applications (“FPA”) in Queensland. This blog explores who is considered as…

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Institutional abuse law

Stay of Proceedings in Institutional Abuse Cases

Institutional Abuse

After the recommendations of the Royal Commission (into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse), each Australian state enacted legislative changes allowing survivors to pursue civil…

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Workplace stress claims

Your options when you have been treated unfairly at work

Employment law

A workplace should be free from harassment, discrimination and bullying, and everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. When there is an issue in…

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