Sydney Office
Level 35
201 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne Office
Level 13
575 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Brisbane Office
Level 5
231 North Quay
Brisbane QLD 4000
Canberra Office
Level 5
1 Farrell Place
Canberra ACT 2601
Perth Office
Level 10
111 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
1300 168 676
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To impound or not to impound?
by Cara Maynard on October 16, 2019
ACT police have wide powers to seize, and hold, your vehicle for up to several months when you are alleged to have committed burn-outs, engage in races or attempts on speed, or fail to stop […]
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Partners, Charges and ADVOs in NSW – Is there anything I can do?
by Aurhett Barrie on October 3, 2019
Arguments between family members and partners can be boiling points of emotion where things are said and done that can’t be taken back. If police become involved, what happens in the heat of the moment […]
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Smile, You’re On Camera! Mobile Phone Detection Cameras To Be Up And Running In Nsw By December 2019
by Aurhett Barrie on September 27, 2019
In a world first, 45 mobile phone detection cameras will be rolled out across NSW by December 2019. The cameras will employ artificial intelligence to detect mobile phone use, regardless of the weather or time […]
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ACT Legalises Cannabis in Australian First
by Cara Maynard on September 26, 2019
The ACT has legalised the personal use and cultivation of cannabis in a nation-leading reform which the Government says acknowledges that the “war on drugs” has not worked. The changes, passed by the ACT Legislative […]
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Parliamentary Inquiry into family law and child support
by Natasha Heathcote on September 25, 2019
The Morrison Government has announced a Joint Parliamentary Committee of both the House of Representatives and the Senate into family law, including the child support system. The Prime Minister has said the review would look […]
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The 40km/h Speed Limit When Passing Emergency Vehicles Is About To Change
by Aurhett Barrie on September 20, 2019
Since its introduction, the rule requiring drivers to slow to 40km/h when passing emergency vehicles with flashing lights activated has drawn significant criticism. Many have pointed to both the rule’s potential for creating dangerous situations […]
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Strip Searches are on the Rise – Know your Rights and Obligations
by Aurhett Barrie on September 13, 2019
As concern regarding the use and method of police strip searches grows it’s important to understand your rights and obligations. An unlawful search is an infringement on your personal rights and if you are charged […]
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Reasons For Contesting A Will
by Alun Hill on September 10, 2019
Every state and territory in Australia has family provision legislation which enables certain eligible persons to make claims for provision, or further provision, out of a deceased person’s estate. There are several reasons why someone […]
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What is intimidation?
by Angela Cooney on August 28, 2019
In NSW if you intimidate another person with the intention of causing the other person to fear physical or mental harm, you will be guilty of an offence that carries up to five years imprisonment. […]
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Cocaine Kiss-and-ride – Police Are Watching
by Aurhett Barrie on August 13, 2019
Ongoing police operations are leading to more and more people being charged following “Cocaine Kiss-and-Rides” – where a person makes a “pick up” from a dealer’s car and is confronted by police soon after. The […]
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