Sydney Office
Level 35
201 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne Office
Level 4
99 William 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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Why Am I Being Kicked Out?
by Scott Casey on June 15, 2018
Whilst licensed premises are designed to provide patrons with entertainment and good times, they don’t have to put up with certain behaviour. We all know someone (or have been that someone) who has been asked […]
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Changes to the Family Law Courts
by Bree Staines on May 31, 2018
The current family law court system is made up of two courts: the Federal Circuit Court (formerly known as the Federal Magistrates Court) and the Family Court of Australia. The Federal Circuit Court deals with […]
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The Family Law Courts Are Merging…But When Will We Get More Judges?
by Natasha Heathcote on May 30, 2018
We are Merging… but when we will get more Judges? Major overhaul of the Family Law Courts to take effect on 1 January 2019. This morning Attorney General Christian Porter has announced significant changes to […]
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Character References for Court
by Amanda Tsang on May 26, 2018
If you have entered a plea of guilty to a criminal offence or have been found guilty after a hearing or trial, a Magistrate or Judge will conduct a sentencing hearing to determine the appropriate […]
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Is intoxication a defence to a criminal charge?
by Angela Cooney on May 25, 2018
If you watch too much prime-time TV you might be forgiven for thinking that you can get off a criminal charge because you’re drunk. The reality is quite the opposite. It’s not uncommon for people […]
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When is a protest not a protest?
by Andrew Fraser on May 24, 2018
When is a protest not a protest? When it’s a silent prayer outside an abortion clinic, according to a recent decision of the ACT Magistrates Court. In a case that grappled with the Constitution’s implied […]
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Guide to surviving cross examination
by Angela Cooney on May 23, 2018
Most people are nervous about having to give evidence at Court – and particularly about cross-examination. Giving evidence is a three part process: Evidence in chief; Cross examination; Re-examination. Questions put to you in evidence […]
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Is Drink Driving A Criminal Offence?
by Angela Cooney on May 22, 2018
The short answer? Yes. Many people are often surprised that ‘traffic offences’ are also ‘criminal offences’. If you think about it – a contravention of a law is a ‘crime’, so contravening the Road Transport […]
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Legal Mumbo Jumbo – common words and phrases explained
by Angela Cooney on May 21, 2018
It can often be very confusing sitting in a Court room, hearing lawyers and the Magistrate talk. I’ve had client’s remark that alot of what we say is almost like another language. The other thing […]
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Summing Up
by Andrew Tiedt on May 20, 2018
A discussion in continuing in New South Wales around on summing up in a jury trial. At the end of a trial, counsel for the Crown and the Defendant have the opportunity to address the […]
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