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Do you know that there is a fine for not voting in Referendum 14 October 2023? With the referendum only a few days away, there are many people who have not yet decided whether their inherent distrust of politicians outweighs their inherent distrust of sensationalist media. So what is the consequence if you cannot, or […]

Having been registered for the adjudication of payment claims in Queensland and Northern Territory from 2020 (see https://www.qbmlawyers.com.au/mathews-justin-mathews-licensed-to-adjudicate/), we are proud to announce that Justin Mathews is now also also registered in New South Wales. The adjudication process allows for the speedy determination of claims for payment under building contracts, so that owners and contractors […]

In some kinds of matters, some law firms will conduct litigation on a “No Win – No Fee” basis.  This is usually where the lawyer is very confident of the likely success of the claim, and often where the lawyer would expect to take their fees out of the claim proceeds.  “No Win – No […]

Often accountants will order trust documents (superannuation deeds or discretionary/family trusts) from various providers, and the clients will sign these or adopt them without taking legal advice. These widely used documents are not always correct, and the issues with them tend to be legal issues so they are not appreciated by the accountants. A common […]