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As long as we can remember, Australians have been menaced by intense storms due to the size, shape, and location of the Australian continent. Our continent provides the perfect spawning ground for cyclones, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and even super-cells. And… it’s predicted, due to climate change, that Australia’s storms are likely to grow stronger and…
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Last week the High Court handed down its judgment in the matter of Ainsworth & Ors v Albrecht & Anor. In doing so, it clarified the test that will determine whether a lot owner who has dissented to a motion has acted reasonably. Mahoneys acted for the respondent to the appeal. The decision also gives…
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The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Commercial and Property Law Research Centre, on behalf of the Queensland Government, has examined body corporate lot entitlement issues as part of a broad property law review. Lot entitlements are used to determine each lot owner’s share of expenses incurred by their body corporate. These costs typically relate to…
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On 31 August, 2016, Queensland State Parliament passed new smoke alarm legislation making Queensland households the most ‘fire safe’ in Australia. This legislation was developed following recommendations handed down after the 2011 Slacks Creek fatal house fire, which claimed 11 lives, including eight children. The legislation specifies that all homes in Queensland must be fitted…
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