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The South Seas Holdings [2025] decision offers essential lessons for charities involved in related party agreements and managed service arrangements. Understand what the Court’s findings mean for compliance, governance, and record-keeping standards in complex charitable structures.
A recent decision by Justice Porter KC of the Brisbane District Court provides valuable insights into the procedural and evidentiary aspects of substituted service applications.
The decision of Ridings v Fedex Express Australia Pty Ltd T/A Fedex [2024] FWC 1845
On 12 July 2024, Justice Applegarth of the Queensland Supreme Court delivered a judgment for Brightman & Ors v Royal Pines Projects Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 149.
With the property market and building costs continuing to increase, the decision has particular implications and warnings for buyers and sellers of property.
Justice Bradley’s recent judgment on the Catalyst litigation against The Presbyterian Church of Queensland has major implications for both the Church and other charities incorporated by letters patent under the RECI Act. This update from Vocare Law unpacks the key findings, risks, and lessons for charities and faith-based organisations.
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (‘Commission’) serves as a timely reminder of the requirements that must be followed when terminating an employee. In his decision on 7 October 2024, Deputy President Colman expanded on the considerations taken into account when determining if an unfair dismissal has occurred and, if so, the compensation available to the employee.
Covert recordings – Is it a valid reason for dismissal?
Singh & Ors v Brisbane Sikh Temple (Gurdwara) Inc [2022] QSC 151, a recent case where member disputes in incorporated associations was brought before the courts.
(Brisbane based)
Fran Keyes is currently the Practice Leader of our Employment and Discrimination Law practice. Fran completed a Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland and was admitted to practice as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1996, and the High Court of Australia and Federal Court of Australia in 2000.
