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The Real Bush Lawer
CUTTING THROUGH THE LEGAL JARGON FOR RURAL QUEENSLAND

CAN I CHANGE MY CHILD’S SURNAME
Frequently, a parent involved in a dispute about arrangements for their child will ask the question: “Can I change my child’s surname?”...
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The Importance of Finance Clauses: Major Banks tightening lending conditions
Whilst it is common knowledge that the major banks have tightened their investment lending criteria to unit purchasers in Brisbane,...
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Landholders Encouraged to Convert to Freehold Title
The security of land tenure in rural Australia is often on the mind of pastoralists. With the introduction of rolling term and perpetual...
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Will your Super go where you want it to if you die?
A lot of attention has been paid in recent times to the conceived injustices of superannuation payments and associated death benefits...
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New Era for Queensland’s Planning Laws
On 3 July 2017, Queensland’s new property planning system commenced. The system was implemented by the Planning Act 2016 (Planning Act)...
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Class Actions Level Playing Field
Legislative changes in Queensland which have established a regime for conducting class actions provide plaintiffs with a more level...
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CSG Companies Seeking Short Cuts
Some coal seam gas companies have been seeking short cuts around the correct process required when negotiating with landholders over...
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Agribusiness Law : Farm Management Grants Available to Primary Producers
Queensland primary producers and their family members can apply for financial assistance to gain professional advice with farm related ...
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BCIPA – The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act
The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (the ‘Act’) can be an effective tool for eliciting payment due under a...
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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