Legislative changes to planning laws in response to COVID-19
by Jane Dillon Legislative amendments to planning laws have been recommended to Queensland Parliament as part of its COVID-19 response. The Legislative Assembly has recommended further temporary extensions to various legislative measures including changes to accessing public documents; changes to permitted hours of operation for some commercial uses; and permission for licensed venues to sell […]
New changes to the QLD Government Restrictions for Parenting Arrangements during August lockdown
New changes to the QLD Government Restrictions for Parenting Arrangements during August lockdown During previous Queensland lockdowns, parents and children have been permitted to travel between households to facilitate time arrangements. The Restrictions for Locked Down Areas (South-East Queensland) Direction (No. 2) came into effect on 1 August 2021 and no longer provides for some […]
Spousal Maintenance: Do you need to pay?
CAN I REQUEST, OR DO I NEED TO PAY, SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE? Parties who have experienced the breakdown of a marriage and are navigating the landscape of resolving property settlement matters often encounter issues relating to Spousal Maintenance. That is, the financial support by one party to the other of the marriage. Is the party requesting […]
Environmental nuisance and your rights
More than 150mm of rain fell on Brisbane in the month of February followed by more than 300mm in March. While wet conditions are not unusual for South East Queensland, the volume and constancy of rain can create aggravation for home owners suffering from storm water issues, overland flooding and nuisance run off water problems […]
fixed interest for beginners
A beginner’s guide to fixed interest investments Are you interested in including fixed interest assets in your investment portfolio, but not sure where to start? Fixed interest is one asset class that can help investors build their income streams, but it can be understandably overwhelming for new investors to take the first step. Here […]
Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in Queensland because of someone else’s actions, you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim. A personal injury lawyer at McCarthy Durie Lawyers can advise you on your rights and the legal options available to you following an injury. At McCarthy Durie Lawyers, we can help in the […]
Financial security only as good as your income diversity
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a reminder for many Australians of the dangers of relying too heavily on any single source of income. Many have lost jobs, had their working hours cut or seen once-dependable investment income streams suddenly disrupted. The 2020 ‘dividend drought’ has particularly impacted older investors and self-managed super funds who often […]
Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal
Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal Negotiating in business is a fact of life, whether it be to close a contract or resolve a dispute. As a result, good negotiating skills can be a valuable asset. In this article John Warlow provides a number of important tips for negotiating a favourable agreement. John is a […]
Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning Lawyer About the role As an established law firm in Brisbane and the Redlands, our legal experience is extensive and we have helped hundreds of people of all ages and financial and familial situations prepare with wills and estate planning. An exciting opportunity is now available for an energetic and connected Estate Planning […]
Debt Recovery Update 2021
DEBT RECOVERY UPDATE 2021 As you may know, due to the significant impact of COVID on the business community, temporary laws were introduced in March 2020 to attempt to help businesses and individuals stay afloat during that very difficult period. In summary, at a high level, the following changes were made: 1. A creditor could […]
