In practice Is your Trusts Act notice of intention to distribute correct? Notices of intention to distribute must be given in accordance with s 135 of the Trusts Act. Sonia Smith
Profession updates Budget sitting includes youth justice, dangerous driving bills The Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026 amends the Youth Justice Act 1992 to introduce the Circuit Breaker rehabilitation program. Lan Nguyen, Sonia Smith
Profession updates New standard form agreement for sales of manufactured homes in residential parks Sonia Smith
In practice Lessor criminal and civil liability under illicit tobacco and nicotine product law The amendments include significant shifts in Queensland leasing law with the imposition of criminal and civil liability on commercial lessors and the introduction of a statutory right to terminate leases of closed premises. Sonia Smith
In practice New lessor termination rights aim to disrupt illicit tobacco and nicotine trade The amendments, which came into effect on 24 November 2025, are aimed at disrupting the trade of illicit tobacco and nicotine products in Queensland. Sonia Smith
Profession updates Enhanced protections for manufactured home owners Legal practitioners advising clients in residential parks should be aware of key changes to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld). Sonia Smith
