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PUBLICATIONS

Tenant not liable for damage caused by sub-tenant - 24-04-07

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has found that a tenant was not liable to a landlord for damage caused by a sub-tenant. Click here to read more.

Protection of Property Rights for Defacto Partners - 08.08.06

The Property (Relationships) Act 1984 gives important property rights to de facto partners and in particular, parties to a de facto relationship are able to enter into a Domestic Relationship Agreement. Click here to read more.

Testamentary Trusts - 03.07.06

A Testamentary Trust established under a Will creates Trusts which can minimise tax and protect assets. Click here for more information on Testamentary Trusts.

Significant Changes to the Family Law Act - 03.07.06

On 1 July 2006 the Family Law Amendment (Shared Personal Responsibilities) Act, 2006 became law in Australia.  This Act generates substantial changes to the law affecting the parental responsibility of children. Click here for more information.

Motor Accidents Assessment Service Reforms - 11.05.06

Recently a review has occured into MAAS and out of this review a series of reforms have emerged. The reforms came into effect on 1 May 2006. Click here for more information.

Retail Leases Update - 13.03.06

Further amendments have been made to the Retail Leases Act and took effect on 1 January 2006.   This update summarises those important amendments. Click here to download the Retail Leases Update.

Your Will and Testament - 07.02.06

A Will is a legal document which expresses the intentions of a person as to how they want to dispose of their assets on their death. The lawyers at McDonald Johnson have many years experience in preparing Wills and can assist you with any further information you may require. Click here for more information.

Domestic Relationship Agreements - 30.08.05

McDonald Johnson Lawyers has experience in preparing Domestic Relationship Agreements. Click here to find out more information.

Appointment of Enduring Power of Attorney - 15.11.04

An enduring Power of Attorney is a document by which you appoint someone to have power to deal with your financial assets. The lawyers at McDonald Johnson have many years experience in preparing Appointments of Enduring Power of Attorney and can assist you with any further information you may require. Click here for more information.

Appointment of Enduring Guardian - 25.10.04

An enduring guardian is someone you choose to make health or lifestyle decisions on your behalf when you are no longer capable of doing so yourself. The lawyers at McDonald Johnson have had many years of experience in preparing Appointments of Enduring Guardian and can assist you with any further information you may require. Click here for more information.

Mediation - 18.05.04

Mediation is an alternative process for the resolution of dispute. McDonald Johnson has a fully accredited Mediator with LEADR. Click here for more information about Mediation.

Security of Payment Act - 25.09.03

Are you a contractor in the Building and Construction Industry? If so, you need to be aware of the provisions of the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999.  Click here for more information.