Losing the ability to make legal and financial decisions, known as losing capacity, can create serious challenges for estate planning. This article explains what capacity means, why it is essential for estate planning, and the legal options available in Queensland if someone loses capacity before putting documents in place.
One of the most controversial parts of the Privacy Act 1988 and the proposed reforms to that legislation is the small business exemption, as it allows small businesses what some may call a ‘free pass’ to not comply with privacy obligations when dealing with an individual’s personal information.
If you’re a pedestrian injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, you may be entitled to compensation through the at-fault driver’s CTP insurer or the nominal defendant in accidents where the vehicle/driver cannot be identified.
In this blog, we look at various time limits, including notification of accident/injury, commencing a personal injury claim, appealing decisions and other time limits related to motor vehicle accident claims, workers’ compensation, medical negligence, child abuse claims and public liability claims.