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BREAKING NEWS: New Regulation Just Released The Queensland Government has released the regulations to accompany the Legislation which was enacted on 23 April 2020 dealing with retail and other commercial…

News Alert: COVID & Landlords of Commercial & Retail Premises

As promised, here is the latest update on the evolving situation with Landlord and Tenants on Commercial, Industrial and Retail Premises. The Prime Minister has announced this afternoon that the…

How Landlords Should Respond to COVID-19

We understand that being a Landlord at the moment is an extremely difficult time. We all await further clarification from the Federal Government as to what incentives, if any, will…

COVID-19 Rent Relief

As you are all aware, we are all anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Government’s rent relief package which is expected as part of the third stimulus package, as a…

Force Majeure: How does an ‘Act of God’ Clause Affect Your Contract

On 30 January 2020, the Director General of the World Health Organisation declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) outbreak around the world a “public health emergency of international concern”. We…

Are You Legally Protected from Bushfires?

This month Bushfires are raging across Queensland and destroying lives, homes and valuable properties along the way. The current situation across both Queensland and New South West is dire, with…

Taking Care of Your Will and Other Important Documents During COVID-19

Videos | Wills and Estates

In this video, our Richard Dawson talks about how you can take your estate planning documents during COVID-19.

Enduring Power of Attorney: The Difference Between Appointing an Attorney ‘Severally’ Versus ‘Jointly’ in Queensland

Articles | Wills and Estates

When people come to plan out their affairs for the later stages of their life, they are generally encouraged to nominate an enduring power of attorney. This is a legal…

The Difference Between a General Power of Attorney & an Enduring Power of Attorney

Videos | Wills and Estates

In this video, OMB Solicitors Associate Steven Mahoney discusses the difference between a General Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for…

Can I Do a Video Will?

Articles | Wills and Estates

Smartphones have put a video camera in the pocket of nearly every person you see, with widespread and profound impacts for various sections of society, including security, surveillance and in…

Protecting your Assets – Property Purchase Agreements

Ligitation | Property Law | Wills and Estates

How do we go about Protecting our Assets? – Property Purchase Agreements In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how we can help you with Protecting your Assets –…

5 Common Myths Associated with Estate Planning

Videos | Wills and Estates

What are of the most 5 Common Myths Associated with Estate Planning? In this video, Wills & Estates Solicitor Steven Mahoney talks about Superannuation myths, who should have a Will and other reasons…

Communication Extremes, Social Media Campaigns and Family Law Proceedings

How being involved in extreme social media campaigns can affect the Court’s perception of a parent’s insight and child focus. Judge Neville of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in…

What Not to Do in a Parenting Dispute

Whilst there is no one fits all strategy in a parenting dispute, there are some pretty safe rules or tips I give my clients when advising them on how to…

The Covid-19 List: How to have Your Matter Listed Urgently During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The latest practice direction from the Family Law Courts (the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia) provides the “how, what, when and where” of the…

Family Law and COVID-19. Your Questions Answered

Confusion, concern and worry about your Family Law issues in these Covid-19 pandemic times is understandable. Abbi Golightly an accredited specialist in Family Law and partner at OMB Solicitors offers…

Your First Family Law Appointment

One of the most challenging — and rewarding — aspects of practicing family law is helping clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives. More often than…

What Effect Does Domestic Violence Have on a Property Settlement

As police, advocates, social workers, and mental health professionals all can attest, domestic violence takes a tremendous toll on victims. In addition to lasting physical and emotional scars, it often…

Relaxed Restrictions Allowing Common Property Facilities to Open

In this video, Tom Robinson discusses the recent amendments to the Queensland health directions which confirms the reopening of communal facilities, including our bodies corporate common property facilities.

Amendment to Financial Arrangements for Bodies Corporate Passed

In this video, Associate, Elisha Hodgson discusses the impact of the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment Bill which relates to levy recovery. The legislation received assent on…

3 Things That Bodies Corporate Should Know During COVID-19

In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Associate, Elisha Hodgson discusses three things that bodies corporate should know during COVID-19.

How Bodies Corporate can Comply with the AGM Requirements During COVD-19

In this video, our Tom Robinson talks about how bodies corporate can comply with the AGM (Annual General Meeting) Requirements in light of the strict COVID-19 restrictions put in place.

How to Respond to Lot Owner Questions about Levies

Articles | Body Corporate

Can the body corporate change the levies? While a committee is responsible for day-to-day management of the body corporate (within its expenditure limits), the legislation does not allow a committee…

How Does a Committee Protect its Body Corporate Community from the COVID-19 Virus?