Yearly Archives - 2016
14Dec

De Facto Relationship… Are You In One?

In Queensland, a de facto relationship exists where two people live together as a couple without being married: section 32DA(1) Acts Interpretation Act 1954 (Qld). Straightforward….unfortunately not….there is nothing simple when it comes to defining what constitutes a “de facto” relationship. There are dozens of legislative provisions across all Australian jurisdictions which complicate the definition.  Notwithstanding this, there may be many reasons why a person will want to prove or disprove a de facto relationship exists at law. So what factors show that...

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12Nov

Legislative Changes for “Off the Plan” Purchases and What They Mean for You

Introduction The Queensland Government has undertaken substantial reform of the law regarding “off the plan” property, which came into effect on the 1 December 2014. The government’s objective in making these reforms has been to streamline the law and reduce red tape in this area while maintaining consumer protections. Regardless of whether or not the reform achieves these objectives both Buyers and Sellers will have to be extra careful to ensure their interests are protected. ‘Lot’ or ‘Allotment’? There is now no difference...

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18May

Reform and Repeal of PAMDA

Under sweeping reform by the Queensland Government, the Property Agent and Motor Dealers Act (PAMDA) will be repealed on the 1 December 2014. There have been consistent complaints about the amount of red tape people have to go through because of PAMDA. One reason for the red tape is that PAMDA is a complex piece of legislation that attempts to regulate many different industries. The government has attempted to keep the important consumer protection policies contained in PAMDA while reducing red...

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