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Can a body corporate be allergic to pets? 22 Feb
Dander – it’s not a word most of us come across very often, other than back in primary school and Robert Louis Stevenson books. It probably goes hand in hand with ‘pluck’.
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New licensing scheme impacts all aged care and community service providers 15 Feb
New laws regarding using or providing labour hire services will shortly commence. These changes affect all aged care and community service providers.
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Variations, top ups, extensions and options 07 Feb
These are all words that we use interchangeably in our day-to-day management rights dealings but they mean different things to different people.
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Two Amendments to the Queensland Retirement Villages Act now in force28 Nov
As we detailed in our article on 6 November 2017, the Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Bill 2017, that significantly amends the Retirement Villages Act 1999 (RV Act), was passed in the Queensland Parliament on 25 October 2017. It was subsequently assented to and became law on 10 November 2017.
Where to now for strata law reform?16 Nov
The lot entitlements discussion paper was issued in February 2014 – almost four years ago. The BUGTA one was issued in September this year.T
Amendments to the Queensland Retirement Villages Act passed06 Nov
On 25 October 2017, the Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Bill 2017 was passed in the Queensland Parliament.
Queensland Parliament passes amendments to the Queensland Retirement Villages Act 199926 Oct
In recent weeks Hynes Legal has maintained a close watch on the changes proposed in the Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Bill 2017 (the Bill).
Home care packages not meeting assessed needs and demand according to Government report22 Sep
The Government has recently released a data report detailing the operation of the new home care system and national prioritisation process.
Senate Bill seeks to introduce mandated ratio of skilled staff to care recipients for all Australian aged care facilities 08 Sep
Senator Derryn Hinch introduced the Aged Care Amendment (Ratio of Skilled Staff to Care Recipients) Bill 2017 to the Senate this week.
Julie McStay announced as featured speaker at Health Metrics World Conference 201723 Aug
Julie, one of Australia’s leading legal practitioners in the aged care and retirement living sector, will appear at the Health Metrics World Conference.
Common management rights misconceptions08 Aug
Bush lawyers abound out there in strataland.
Can you sack an employee for not taking sick leave?03 Aug
As we move into the final stages of winter, the cacophony of coughs and dripping of noses is intensifying in many Australian workplaces.
Workplace romance in the spotlight after AFL resignations 18 Jul
The alleged “forced” resignations of two senior AFL officials last week after disclosing affairs with co-workers has again sparked public debate about the legal issues and consequences surrounding workplace romances:
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- Recent FWC decision provides no relief for aged care and community service providers06 Jul
- Hynes Legal listed as leading law firm in Doyles Guides Leading Health and Aged Care Firms - Queensland 201729 Jun
- Non-compliance with industrial laws just got 15% more expensive25 May
- Budget incentives to encourage downsizing – do they go far enough?18 May
- Hynes Legal listed in Best Lawyers List for 2017/1807 Apr
- WA Coroner makes recommendations regarding home care09 Mar
- Can a Queensland body corporate stop Airbnb?02 Mar
- FWC Penalty Rate Decision – Limited Impact for Aged Care Providers 23 Feb
- Mandatory Data Breach Reporting22 Feb
- Proposed BCCM Act review recommendations announced12 Feb
- New smoke alarm requirements from 1 January10 Jan
- Opposing resolutions without dissent - the final say12 Oct
- Lot entitlements - Can you unscramble the egg?10 Oct
- Christmas is approaching - is it time to give notice?07 Oct
- Industrial relations considerations in outsourcing and offshoring05 Oct