1 September 2023

A ruling in the District Court has cast doubts over the enforceability of “price escalation” clauses in building contracts. In Perera v Bold Properties [2023] QDC99, the Plaintiff succeeded in having the clause struck on three grounds: (1) uncertainty, (2) insufficient price escalation warning as required by the QBCC Act, and (3) unfairness, contrary to […]

The most common reasons why Wills are challenged are for: • Testamentary Capacity – the will-maker suffers from conditions such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s or Motor Neurone Disease, for example; • Lack of knowledge or approval – the will-maker did not know or approve of everything they were signing; • Under influence – coercion by a

Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) should be considered by older couples when entering relationships later in life.  Amanda Tomlinson is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and can guide you through this process.

Since the First Home Guarantee Scheme has been changed to allow for friends to jointly apply, the prospects for first home buyers have improved.  However, a legal agreement is recommended to outline the terms of the financial relationship and to ensure that the relationship can terminate successfully, without quarrels or disputes.  RobertsLaw can prepare such

Recently, parliament passed this new scheme which gives those who have invested in a company that goes under, redress through the Scheme, up to a maximum of $150,000.00 per person.  If you know anyone who may be eligible, they can research at www.cslr.org.au