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Australia to catch up on Crowdsourced Funding
Australia has one of the highest rates of new entrepreneurial businesses in the world, however unlike the UK, Canada, US and New Zealand, it does not have laws in place…
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Can a company sue for defamation?
Companies are regarded as separate legal entities by law and are entitled to sue for defamation in certain circumstances. Section 9(1) of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) (“the Act”) states…
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Does leave accrue while an employee is absent from work and receiving workers’ compensation?
When an employee is absent from work and receiving compensation due to a work-related injury, there can often be confusion as to whether an employee’s leave has accrued over that…
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Potential Changes to Paid Parental Leave
The Fairer Paid Parental Leave Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) proposes critical changes to the current Paid Parental Leave Scheme. These changes could have a significant impact on both employers and…
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Lending to family or friends – Protect yourself!
Recently on my regular volunteer duty night at Suncoast Community Legal Service, I heard a very sad story involving a client’s family and money. What are the problems with lending…
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Asset Protection Strategies for Individuals and Businesses
What is asset protection and why is it important for individuals and businesses? Asset protection is a relevant consideration in the establishment of any business. Effective asset protection strategies can…
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Can social media affect a person’s employment?
Just recently Scott McIntyre, a football reporter for public broadcaster SBS, had his employment terminated for inappropriate use of his Twitter social media account. McIntyre had posted controversial messages known…
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What is a Concerns Notice?
What do you do if you have been defamed? If you believe that you have been defamed, then the first step in a defamation action is to issue a Concerns…
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What is the limitation period on bringing an action for defamation?
Time limitation on commencing defamation proceedings Prior to the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) (“the Defamation Act”), a person had six years from the date of the publication to commence defamation…
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What are the duties of a director of a company in Australia?
The laws in relation to the duties of directors in Australia are contained in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“the Act”). The laws in relation to the duties of directors…
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Can a bullying claim continue after a worker has been sacked?
In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission decided that although sacked workers’ anti-bullying claims are likely to fail, it may be appropriate to hold such claims "in abeyance" if…
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Social Media Policies are a necessity for Australian businesses: 3 Tips businesses must know
An independent review of a Queensland government agency and the Fair Work Commission both agree that social media policies are important in the digital economy. A social media policy suggests…
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