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When a worker has commenced a claim for compensation against an employer alleging the employer is negligent for a workplace injury, the employer has a legal obligation to disclose relevant information and documents. The obligation to disclose relevant documents is required by all parties involved in the claim. What am I obliged to disclose? During […]

When a resident’s agreement for occupancy of a retirement village unit or residential aged care room ends, the operator must typically pay an exit entitlement or refundable deposit balance (exit payment). Where the resident has passed away, the exit payment is payable to the deceased’s estate. When dealing with a deceased estate, it is critical

As featured in the September Edition of Queensland Hotels Association’s QHA Review There is no doubt that the first eight months of 2020 have been nothing like what we all expected when writing our New Year’s resolutions back in January. Despite the challenges and obstacles of the last few months, it has been fantastic to

As featured in the September Edition of Bowls Queensland’s Queensland Bowler magazine. As hospitality businesses look to explore alternative revenue opportunities in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown, there are a number of factors to consider when entering into third party catering agreements. It is common for bowls clubs to enter into an agreement with

As seen in Clubs Queensland Club Insight August September edition.  “Buy a main meal and go in the draw to win!” “Renew your membership now for a chance to share in $2,000 worth of prizes!” As Clubs continue to reopen following the COVID shutdown, you may be thinking about running “free entry” games such as

As featured in the Queensland Hotels Association’s August 2020 edition of the QHA Review. It has been great to see so many Queensland venues returning to some degree of normality over the past few months. What is becoming clear is that the road to recovery involves many swings and roundabouts – something we have witnessed in

As featured in Bowls Queensland’s August edition of the Queensland Bowler. The information contained in this article is current at the time of publication. Please note that elements of the Industry Plan may change as restrictions continue to shift. On 10 July 2020, in line with stage 3 easing of coronavirus restrictions a week earlier, the

The Queensland Government has recently passed an act reforming certain aspects of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld). The act is titled the Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (Qld) (Act). The Act has been introduced in an attempt to reduce red tape and improve the internal governance of incorporated associations. Who does

The Australian Government has introduced special visa arrangements for Hong Kong residents migrating to Australia – to help you with understanding your options, here are a few frequently asked questions and answers! 1. Are there any changes to the “Working Holiday Visa” and “Student Guardian Visa” for Hong Kong passport holders? There have been no

Australia has a long history of attracting the world’s best and brightest individuals with capabilities that contribute significantly to our economic growth and job creation. Hong Kong has one of the largest Australian communities abroad, with around 100,000 Australians living in Hong Kong.  With approximately 96,000 people from Hong Kong living in Australia, and more