NEW REQUIREMENTS APPLY WHEN A WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IS PROVIDED - ARE YOU COMPLIANT? 31st Jan 2012 From January 1st 2012, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and service providers were required to comply with new regulations within the Australia Consumer Law (ACL) relating to the provision of a warranty against defects (Regulation 90).
This affects current business as existing terms and conditions, product documentation and promotional materials need to be reviewed and changed to ensure compliance with these new stringent requirements.
The new regulations impose a number of requirements and it is important that you become compliant under these new rules. To find out more about these new regulations read the full article here or contact Heather Beckingsale for further advice.[read more]
HOME BUILDING CONTRACTS - THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 31st Jan 2012 Are you building or renovating a new home? Are you fully aware of your rights and the regulations when it comes to employing building contractors?
For example, did you know when beginning any domestic building work over $3300.00 it is a requirement that all contracts are in writing and the standard building contracts that many builders use are heavily favoured towards the builder.
If you were unaware of these issues, please read the full article or contact Gemma Robson of our office for further information.
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RECOVERING DEBT OWED TO YOU 31st Jan 2012 With economic conditions having deteriorated over the last few years, many companies are finding it difficult to pay debts that they owe.
If you are owed a debt by another company, you have several options in recovering your money.[read more]
ARE YOU READY FOR THE PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY ACT? 11th Jan 2012 The Personal Property Securities Act (“PPSA”) came into effect on 30 January 2012. This reform alters the way we deal with personal property and the way in which security over personal property can be protected.[read more]
Congratulations to Mike Kirkby of Outback Imaging Pty Ltd 7th Nov 2011 McCarthy Durie Lawyers would like to congratulate Mike Kirkby of Outback Imaging Pty Ltd, a long time client of the firm who recently won the Small Business Award Category in the Premier of Queensland Export Awards.[read more]
NEW REIQ CONTRACTS & NEIGHBOURHOOD DISPUTES RESOLUTION ACT 2011 3rd Nov 2011 The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act 2011(Qld) commences on 1 November 2011 replacing the Dividing Fences Act 1953 (Qld).
This law redefines dividing fence, includes provision for pastoral and agricultural fences and provides effective remedies helping neighbours to resolve disputes concerning dividing fences and trees.
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MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING APARTMENT VIEWS 3rd Nov 2011 A decision from the Supreme Court of Queensland went in favour of the buyers of an off-the-plan apartment where they successfully sought an order that the Contract for sale be set aside as a result of misrepresentations made by a developer’s sales representative regarding unrestricted views.[read more]
TRANSFER DUTY FREE 2nd Nov 2011 There are circumstances which allow the transfer of ownership of property between partner (married or de facto) without incurring Transfer Duty.[read more]
