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Shareholder Agreements for Small Businesses in Australia: Essential Clauses and Common Mistakes
Starting a business with someone you trust can be an exciting opportunity. Whether you are launching a family-owned company, building a startup with friends or welcoming an investor, everyone may...
VIEW MORECan One Co-Owner Stop the Sale of Property? New Queensland Supreme Court Guidance
Hart v Ng [2026] QSC 209 Owning property with another person can become complicated when the co-owners no longer agree about what should happen to the property. One owner may...
VIEW MOREThe Role and Duties of an Executor in Queensland
Being named as an executor is often seen as an honour — a sign of trust from someone who mattered to you. It is also, in practical terms, a genuine...
VIEW MOREProperty Settlement Time Limits: What Every Separating Couple Needs to Know
In the emotional aftermath of a separation, legal deadlines are rarely the first thing on anyone's mind. Understandably, people prioritise practical matters — where to live, arrangements for children, sorting...
VIEW MOREDying Without a Will in Queensland: What Really Happens to Your Estate
Many Queenslanders assume that if something happens to them, their spouse or children will simply “sort everything out” and inherit as expected. It is a comforting assumption, and an inaccurate...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding the Four-Step Process Behind Every Property Settlement
Property settlement can feel unpredictable from the outside — every separation seems to produce a different outcome, and it's rarely obvious why. In reality, Australian courts apply a consistent, structured...
VIEW MORESunset Clauses in Off-The-Plan Contracts: What the Chevron One Decision Means for Buyers and Developers
A recent Queensland Supreme Court decision has delivered a clear reminder that a sunset clause in an off-the-plan contract is not a free option for a developer to walk away...
VIEW MORENew Director ID Reporting Requirements: What Companies Need to Know Before 1 July 2027
From 1 July 2027, significant changes to Australia's director identification number (director ID) regime will come into effect, and companies and directors alike should be using the time between now...
VIEW MOREMaking or Updating Your Will in Queensland: Getting It Right the First Time
It is one of the most commonly delayed pieces of personal admin — easy to put off, easy to assume there is time for later. Yet a will is the...
VIEW MOREFamily Dispute Resolution: What It Is, and Why the Law Requires It First
For many separating parents, the words "family dispute resolution" first appear as an unfamiliar hurdle standing between them and the courtroom. In reality, this process is one of the most...
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