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Native Title: what Mabo ruling means

12-05-2012
By Tim Mellor, Mellor Olsson Lawyers It is a curious sight. In the shadows of the Flinders and Gawler Ranges, on the shores of Lake Bonney, in the red sand of Blood Creek, the Federal Court is in session. read more

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Internet Fraud Risk Still Looms

08-03-2012
By Andrew Goode, Mellor Olsson Lawyers While I have previously written about scams I thought it was time for an update. The internet has opened up new business opportunities, and revolutionised the way we access information (anyone remember crystal sets?) but it also increases the risk of frauds. read more

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BUSINESS ALERT – The new Personal Property Securities Act

10-02-2012
By Andrew Goode, Mellor Olsson Lawyers   A new Commonwealth Act called the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 ("PPSA") came into effect on 30 January 2012. The PPSA will have an impact on many Australian businesses including those in the rural industry. Businesses potentially affected include those that sell, hire or lease goods. read more

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The Fall out from the Global Financial Crisis Continues

07-12-2011
In October 2009 I wrote about some decisions by the Financial Ombudsman Panel ("the Panel") in relation to compensation claims by investors against their financial advisors. The Panel has remained busy dealing with claims against financial advisors. read more

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Mining and the Tooth Fairy

29-09-2011
By Andrew Goode, Mellor Olsson Lawyers I last wrote about the new Mining Act and its impact on the rural community in my March 2011 Article. read more

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The Power of an Enduring Attorney

04-07-2011
In my last article “Death can be expensive for relatives left behind” appearing on 12th May 2011, I emphasised the importance of making a Will and discussed the consequences of not having one.   I also touched on another important document that can ensure peace of mind, namely the Power of Attorney. read more

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The Cost of Death

06-05-2011
By Zeena Anthony-Quereshi, Mellor Olsson Lawyers Further to Andrew Goode’s article on 11th November 2010 on avoiding being the "unhappiest corpse in the cemetery" I wish to expand upon this by explaining the importance for people, both young and old, to have a Will. read more

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Anzac Day

06-05-2011
A DAY TO REMEMBER THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW By Andrew Goode, Mellor Olsson Lawyers Another Anzac Day is nearly upon us. read more

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Review of the Mining Act Amendments

18-03-2011
By Andrew Goode, Mellor Olsson Lawyers Recent amendments to the Mining Act will come into force in the near future. In my August 2009 column I set out a “wish list” of some changes I would like to see to the Act. read more

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Tilting at windmills

18-01-2011
By Tim Mellor, Mellor Olsson Lawyers The most famous and enduring character to leap from the pen of the 17th century Spanish author Miguel Cervantes was his romantic, but delusional knight Don Quixote de la Mancha. read more

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