New director ID reporting requirements
New director ID reporting requirements commence on 1 July 2027 Australian companies will soon be required to provide the director identification number of each director to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The new requirements commence on 1 July 2027 and are intended to improve the accuracy of Australia’s company registers, make directors easier to […]
AML/CTF laws: why we may need to ask for your ID and other information
What are AML/CTF laws? From 1 July 2026, Australian law firms must comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws when providing certain legal services. These laws are designed to help prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing and other serious financial crime. As a result, we may need to complete additional checks before we […]
What Is Duty Of Care: Rights, Responsibilities & The Path to Justice
The concept of a duty of care is the foundation of almost every civil claim in Queensland, yet it remains one of the most misinterpreted areas of the law. While it may sound like legal jargon, the duty of care meaning is simple: it is the legal obligation we all have to act with reasonable […]
School duty of care – does it end at the school gate or at the end of the school day?
Summary Schools/teachers frequently ask whether their legal responsibility for students ends when the final bell rings or when students leave the school grounds. The short answer is no. A school’s duty of care does not operate by reference to rigid boundaries of time or place. Whether liability arises depends on the particular facts and on […]
Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Laws – Effective 1 August 2025
Overview – Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Laws From 1 August 2025, Queensland property law changes significantly. Under the new Property Law Act 2023, most sellers must give buyers a Form 2 — Seller Disclosure Statement and all applicable prescribed certificates before the buyer signs a contract (or before the fall of the hammer at auction). […]
Leasing laws in Queensland – Changes that landlords need to know
From 1 August 2025, the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) (“2023 Act”) will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) (“1974 Act”).The changes are far-reaching, with many being tenant-friendly and applying to both existing and new leases. While the 2023 Act modernises and streamlines many provisions, it also introduces new obligations and statutory processes that […]
Granny flat agreements – best take care!
As our population ages, more families are exploring alternatives to traditional aged care (especially as the cost aged care increases dramatically). One increasingly popular option is the Granny Flat Arrangement — a family-based housing solution that provides security for older parents and practical support for the next generation. What Is a Granny Flat Arrangement? A […]
PPSR and Security Deposits in Commercial Leasing: What Landlords Need to Know
PPSR – When leasing commercial property, landlords typically require some form of security from tenants – often in the form of a cash security deposit or a bank guarantee. These are intended to protect the landlord against tenant defaults, unpaid rent, damage to the premises, or breaches of the lease agreement. However, many landlords don’t […]
How to get paid in the construction industry! BIF Act basics.
The BIF Act – protecting the building industry The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 empowers those working in the building industry to enforce their rights to be paid fairly and on time. One of these protections relates to progress payments under construction contracts. Application These rights regarding progress payment claims applies to […]
Forcing the sale of a jointly owned property
When might I consider forcing the sale of a jointly owned property? Any co-owner of property can apply to the Court to force the sale of a jointly owned property in Queensland. This involves a statutory trustee being appointed to sell the property. The co-owner does not require a justification as to why they wish […]