The $10,000 Queensland Government Building Boost Grant is available to buy or build a new home in Queensland from 1 August 2011 to 30 April 2012. Buying or building a new home $10,000 to help you buy or build a new home $10,000 even if the new home isn’t your first $10,000 towards all new houses, units or townhouses As [...]
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State NewsPenalties to be doubled for weapons offences in QldNovember 17, 2011 – 12:28 pm
Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor has welcomed the passing of tougher new weapons laws through State Parliament this week. The new laws double the maximum jail time for those who illegally discharge a weapon in a public place, are involved in dangerous conduct with a weapon or for altering identifying details of a weapon. “The [...] New legislation for neighbourhood disputes is now in effectNovember 3, 2011 – 1:05 pm
The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act came into effect on November 1 and sets clear and simple ground rules about who is responsible for maintaining trees and dividing fences and how to recover costs for trimming overhanging trees if a neighbour does not take appropriate action. Premier supports introduction of Civil Partnerships BillNovember 3, 2011 – 9:50 am
The Bill will allow same sex and opposite-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership, to hold an authorised ceremony to celebrate their relationship and to register their relationship with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act 2011October 7, 2011 – 4:50 pm
The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Amendment Bill was debated & passed in parliament this week. There has been strong community interest in the Bill as it seeks to more easily resolve neighbourhood disputes. State Member for Southport, Peter Lawlor says “The aim of the project is to encourage Queenslanders to be good neighbours and resolve disputes concerning fences and trees in a friendly and timely manner.” What’s your BIG IDEA Queensland?August 12, 2011 – 3:39 pm
The What’s Your Big Idea Queensland? grants scheme is just one way the Government is encouraging innovation – by supporting businesses as they seek to turn their big ideas into a commercial reality. New laws make for better neighboursAugust 12, 2011 – 3:34 pm
Modernised laws introduced by the Bligh Government will help neighbours resolve common disputes and arguments. Final 20 revealed in Million Dollar Memo campaignAugust 5, 2011 – 3:26 pm
Tourism Queensland revealed 20 companies from 11 countries have made the final shortlist in its global Million Dollar Memo campaign, which will see one company’s staff share in $1 million in Queensland incentive travel experiences. The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act 2011August 5, 2011 – 2:36 pm
The Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Amendment Bill was debated & passed in parliament this week. There has been strong community interest in the Bill as it seeks to more easily resolve neighbourhood disputes. Blog – Elderly driversJuly 14, 2011 – 10:25 am
One of the points often raised to support the “do nothing” option regarding the driving ability of older drivers is that “younger drivers and hoons cause just as many accidents”. While this has some basis in fact, the problem with young drivers has no relevance to the issues associated with older drivers. |
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