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Level 35
201 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
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Level 4
99 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
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Level 5
231 North Quay
Brisbane QLD 4000
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Level 5
1 Farrell Place
Canberra ACT 2601
1300 168 676
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Menacing and Predatory Driving – Road Rage
by Martin Vazquez on September 15, 2017
Road rage is a great concern on NSW roads. Driving in Sydney’s peak hour traffic is at the best of times a stressful ordeal. Cars suddenly changing lanes and beeping horns are a regular occurrence. […]
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Loan or Gift – Is The Money Repayable to Your Parents?
by Natasha Heathcote on September 13, 2017
A recent High Court decision of New Zealand ordered the child to repay funds to her parents – Loan or Gift – is the money repayable to your parents? As property prices rise and more […]
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Decent Disclosure
by Peter Magee on September 8, 2017
Recently I have had several matters where parties who separated years ago have now reached agreement as to division of their assets. The issue has then become having to disclose their current financial positions. Many […]
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Costs in Trials
by Andrew Tiedt on September 6, 2017
A man has been acquitted over serious sexual assault and assault charges and granted a “Suitors Fund” certificate, meaning the state will have to pay a large portion of his costs. The man has spent […]
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Divorce Fast – Quick, Easy and May Not be Valid in Australia
by Karen Devey on September 4, 2017
The process of obtaining a Divorce Order in Australia may appear drawn-out, especially to those eager to remarry. An Application for Divorce cannot be filed in the Federal Circuit Court until the married couple have […]
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Drinking in a Public Place
by Andrew Fraser on August 22, 2017
Drinking in a public place can be an extremely difficult area of the law. All states and territories have different legislation. Their police forces, and different individuals within them, can adopt different approaches to those […]
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Breaching Court Orders Is Serious
by Peter Magee on August 20, 2017
Breaching Court Orders is serious and can lead to consequences. When I was in Coffs Harbour for a family get together, I read an interesting article in the Coffs Coast Advocate newspaper titled Breaching family […]
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I’ve got a speeding fine. Should I just pay or fight it in Court?
by Sarah Marinovic on August 18, 2017
This is one of the most common questions that I am asked as a traffic lawyer. People are often surprised that there is no easy answer. The decision to pay or contest a fine depends […]
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Disposal of Assets Prior to Property Settlement
by Kate Marr on August 16, 2017
It is not uncommon for a party to property settlement proceedings to dispose of their interest in property without prior notice or in consultation with the other party. Rule 13.01 of the Family Law Rules […]
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Dangerous Driving
by Andrew Tiedt on August 14, 2017
A driver and a passenger were killed after the car they were travelling in collided heavily with a parked truck. The accident was yet another reminder of how quickly collisions can occur and how tragic […]
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