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The Landowner Guide to Site Value Objection is a document created to help Queensland landowners understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to objecting to the site value assigned to their non-rural property by the Valuer-General. The site value is a statutory valuation used for calculating local government rates and other land-related charges. The Read More …
Documentary hearsay refers to written or recorded statements made outside of court that are presented as evidence to prove the truth of what they assert. In essence, it is a subset of the broader hearsay rule, which excludes statements made by a person who is not present to testify and be cross examined. The core Read More …
Drivers You and all passengers in your vehicle must always wear a seatbelt or child restraint when driving. Driving includes when the vehicle is moving or stationary (for example, when stopped at traffic lights), but not when parked. As the driver of the vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure you and every passenger in Read More …
I am writing regarding concerns that I have about the ongoing red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) plan as conceived and currently being carried out by the National Management Group’s National Fire Ant Eradication Program and the Queensland Government and Biosecurity Queensland’s Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce in Queensland and potentially other areas (e.g.New South Wales) Read More …
The Constitution Act Amendment Act of Queensland provides a mechanism to re-establish the Legislative Council of the Queensland Parliament. The creation of a Bill to re-establish the Legislative Assembly must be approved by the electors of Queensland at referendum. CONSTITUTION ACT AMENDMENT ACT 1934 – SECT 3 Parliament not to be altered in Read More …
In 1987 with the enactment of section 13 of the Constitution (Office of Governor) Act, the State of Queensland suspended the operation of the Letters Patent constituting the Office of the Governor of Queensland made by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second on 14 February 1986. This marked the day the power and authority of the Read More …
The role of a Justice of the Peace has changed significantly over time within Australia, from sitting in judgement in the inferior courts of the State to the witnessing of documents the history of JPs is presented in the document below and covers the States and Territories of the Commonwealth. 88 pages.
If you don’t agree with your land valuation in Queensland (annual or maintenance valuation), you can lodge an objection. You must: provide evidence to show that the valuation is incorrect include all required information in accordance with the Land Valuation Act 2010 lodge your objection within 60 days of the date of issue of your valuation notice. Read More …
Although the below document is in relation to losing your license in Queensland it is one of the most comprehensive guides to attending court and applies in any State or Territory. This brochure will guide you through the steps of attending court, who’s who in the court and even examples of how to speak to Read More …
