Category: ABKJ Newsletters

Welcome to the October 2013 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… New Gold Coast law places obligations on waterfront property owners Circumstances Changed? – Consider your will Staff Announcements New Gold Coast law places obligations on waterfront property owners A new Gold Coast local law imposes obligations on the owners of waterfront properties, and has significant implications for both the sellers and purchasers in the event of a sale of such a property On 11 June 2013, Gold Coast City Council enacted a new local law which created new obligations for waterfront property owners. The purpose of the… Continue Reading

Welcome to the Winter 2013 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Firm Announcements Unclaimed money – Do you have any? ABKJ congratulates Mr Brian Cronin Firm Announcements ABKJ is pleased to announce two changes at the firm. Firstly, Anthony Kyle (known as Tony), has been promoted from Associate Solicitor to Partner of the firm. Tony is a Queensland Law Society Business Law Accredited Specialist who practises in the areas of commercial and business law, property law, body corporate law and succession law. Tony will join existing partners, Michael Kyle and David Brown. Secondly, the firm is pleased to… Continue Reading

Welcome to the Autumn 2013 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Should I have an Enduring Power of Attorney? What is an Advance Health Directive? Should I have an Enduring Power of Attorney? The answer is yes. In the unfortunate, and often unforseen, event of you losing the capacity to make health and/or financial decisions, an Enduring Power of Attorney will enable a person nominated and trusted by you to make those decisions on your behalf. If you were to lose capacity and not have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, the Adult Guardian (formerly the Public… Continue Reading

Welcome to the February 2013 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… How carefully do you review your insurance policies? ABKJ Lawyers – Proud supporters of The Pyjama Foundation’s “The Long Road” Charity Event How carefully do you review your insurance policies? As tedious as it may be, it is vitally important to read and understand your insurance policies. Recent events have demonstrated the problems which can arise when a person believes that they have adequate insurance only to find after disaster has struck that they didn’t have the cover that they thought they had. Some issues to be… Continue Reading

Welcome to the November 2011 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Reviewing the care of our most vulnerable citizens Navigating the new boating safety reforms Practical driving tested Property owners set to pay thousands more Legislating against cyber crime New Initiatives for the coming wet season Reviewing the care of our most vulnerable citizens The Australian Government recently asked the Productivity Commission to review the costs and benefits of replacing the current system of disability services. The Commission’s subsequent report recommended a new no-fault National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and a complementary National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIIS). Queensland… Continue Reading

Welcome to the October 2011 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Queensland leads the way in workplace safety reforms Sustainable planning now in place Domestic violence exposed – community to speak up Pool registration and safety standards Greater protection from body corporate increases Protecting the disabled Act weilds power over weapons Resolving fence and tree disputes Queensland leads the way in workplace safety reforms Queensland will be the first state to adopt the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 on Monday 6 July with other States and Territories soon to follow. The new Act is a result… Continue Reading

Welcome to the December 2010 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Case in point: A lady’s got my dingo Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Bill 2010 To ‘tweet’ or not to ‘tweet’? Case in point: A lady’s got my dingo A landmark case highlights the importance of legislated regulations that protects Australian fauna and flora Under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, the dingo is declared an indigenous Australian species, with sections 17 and 62 instructing that dingoes cannot be interfered with in a protected area unless specific permissions have been granted. Jennifer Louise Parkhurst, 43, of Rainbow Beach was found… Continue Reading