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Most people assume that permanent residency in Australia follows a familiar path – points-tested visas, employer sponsorship, or a long-term plan that unfolds over time. What is less well understood is that there is a direct permanent residency pathway for individuals who have already established themselves at a high level internationally. It is called the […]

As featured in the latest edition of the QHA Review Queensland’s liquor licensing framework as we know it today stems from amendments to the Liquor Act 1992 (Qld) introduced in 2009. These reforms established a more structured and tailored system, requiring operators to obtain a licence that accurately reflects how liquor is sold and consumed

Hague Convention return applications can escalate quickly, often leaving parents overwhelmed by urgent deadlines and complex legal requirements. Many are unaware that the Commonwealth Government now provides financial assistance to help respondents access legal representation through the International Child Abduction Respondents Scheme (ICARS). Mullins supports parents through every stage of these high‑stakes matters – offering

A number of changes have been implemented to the Privacy Act over the last 12 months which have found many schools caught short in relation to their privacy practices. Privacy policies and related documents should be reviewed and updated now to ensure the school is not left exposed and to address additional changes that are

The assessment of damages (money) for injury can often be more art than science. In a case where a person is earning a certain wage before suffering injury, and is only capable of earning a lesser wage after the injury, economic loss can be a fairly simple calculation. But how might damages for future economic

As featured in the latest edition of the QHA Review Pursuant to the Liquor Act 1992 (Qld), a licensee cannot sell or supply alcohol outside of their approved trading hours, however, this does not mean a licensed premises is not allowed to trade outside of those hours. For example, a licensee does not need approval

Disclosure Disclosure is an essential step in resolving a party’s financial matters in a family law dispute. Its purpose is to identify the net assets that make up the property pool available for division. We have answered some commonly asked questions that a party may have regarding obligations to disclose and what the implications are

It can be an emotional and disheartening experience for a party being sued. At Mullins Lawyers we act for insurers and respond to claims by injured people. We investigate these claims and advise our insurer clients on the evidence and the likely result if the matter proceeds to trial. It is important in the investigation

Community clubs play a vital role in sports and socialising in Queensland and the ability to sell liquor can be critical for financial viability and member engagement. Depending on the purpose, size, and goals of your club, there is different licences and permits available and it is important to understand the benefits, restrictions, and limitations

The recent case of Illawarra Basketball Club Pty Ltd v National Basketball League Pty Ltd[1] reiterates the importance in the detail of dispute and arbitration clauses in commercial sporting agreements. Illawarra was a party to a licence agreement providing the terms on which it could field a team in the National Basketball League (NBL). Illawarra’s