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What should business owners know about consumer guarantees?
So what do you need to know about consumer guarantees as a business owner? To avoid legal repercussions and hefty penalties imposed by the ACL, businesses must understand and adhere to consumer protection laws. Consumer guarantees are automatic and...
What is Climate Reporting and why is it important?
Green is not just in our name, it's in our nature. Our journey to Climate Reporting has been a simple and effective process with many benefits. Climate reporting is a subset of sustainability reporting that specifically centres on an organisation's actions to...
How to lodge a complaint against a bank/financial firm.
Do you have a complaint about a financial firm you engaged or been involved with? If so, we can help. Who is the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)? AFCA is a not-for-profit organisation that acts as an impartial party to help...
I’m starting a business – what’s next?
Starting a new business is an exciting time, however there a many intricate steps that must be taken, to ensure your business is legally set up in the best possible position to ensure longevity and growth. The first step in a business set up is...
Buyer Beware: Have you purchased a property with defects?
If you’ve just purchased a property and are only now seeing defects or problems that weren’t visible during prior inspections, we may be able to help you here at Greenhalgh Pickard. Buying a property should be an exciting milestone for anyone. For...
New Property Law Act and what it means for your property sale
Thousands of people buy and sell property in Queensland every month, and a there is a big change coming to property law in Queensland which will have a significant impact on the way property sales (residential or commercial) are conducted. The...
What you need to know about builder’s margins
Provisional sum and prime cost items may sound like technical jargon, but for homeowners embarking on a construction project, they are essential terms to understand. These clauses in your building contract are designed to handle uncertainties...
You DO have the right to remain silent
You have the right to silence. No, this is not a line from a cop film. Rather, this is your legal right to decline being questioned by Police if you are a Defendant who has been alleged to have committed a crime. It is a common misconception...
We are a Finalist in the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2023!
What makes us stand out in the legal industry? At Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors and Accountants, we believe it makes sense to offer legal and accounting services in an integrated practice, in turn, saving our clients time and money and enabling a...
What you need to know to begin the divorce process
While going through a separation is undoubtedly a challenging life event, delaying the property settlement and divorce process can exacerbate the emotional and financial toll on all parties involved. Parties may not consider it worthwhile to ‘make it...
Understanding Carbon Neutrality: A Path towards a Sustainable Future
Greenhalgh Pickard is carbon neutral for another year! But what is carbon neutrality and how can your business become carbon neutral?In an era where climate change poses an increasingly urgent threat to our planet, the concept of carbon neutrality...
Can I be liable for a defamation claim on social media?
Social Media is not a screen you can hide behind! Facebook users should monitor their posted comments to avoid potential liablity for a defamation claim Social media platforms do not have immunity from the severe consequences associated with...
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