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	Compliance in the construction industry made a little easier  (added 31 July 2008) People such as directors, engineers, developers and administrators have responsibilities to comply with construction industry-related legislation on a daily basis. In Queensland, for example, such legislation includes the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004, the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 and the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.
	Intellectual Property Services by Susan Waywood (added 31 July 2008) In an increasingly knowledge-driven business environment, intellectual property (IP) is a key consideration in day-to-day business decisions. In particular, IP affects all IT-enabled companies and knowledge-based industries. Issues related to the protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP rights can have a significant impact on a company’s prospects for economic success or failure.
	Claiming Compensation as a Victim of a Crime by Snodgrass Legal of Snodgrass Legal (added 29 July 2008) If you have been the victim of a violent crime including a sexual assault or molestation you may be able to seek compensation in the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal. This can include a lump sum payment up to $7500, counselling, loss of wages, medical bills and replacing damaged clothing.
	Claiming Your Rightful Inheritance Under a Will by Snodgrass Legal (added 29 July 2008) When a person dies leaving a Will this should set out how all the property of that person (legally known as their Estate) is to be distributed.Many typical Wills leave property to a spouse or a partner, and then to children often in equal shares.
	De facto and Same Sex Couple Property Rights by Snodgrass Legal (added 29 July 2008) When couples who have been in a de facto relationship, including same sex couples, decide to end their relationship issues of property division can arise.
	Divorce and Property Rights by Snodgrass Legal (added 29 July 2008) When a married couple decides to separate issues of property division may arise. This commonly occurs, for example, when a couple has purchased property together such as a home.
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