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Melbourne VIC 3000
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231 North Quay
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1 Farrell Place
Canberra ACT 2601
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111 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
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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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Banking Royal Commission Report and it’s impact on family law
by Natasha Heathcote on August 6, 2019
Following over 14 months of inquiry, Commissioner Kenneth Hayne (Former High Court Judge) released his report into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. Since the Report has been released and during the […]
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Severity Appeals – Unhappy with the sentence you got in the Local Court? You can appeal
by Angela Cooney on August 1, 2019
So, you got convicted. Or maybe, you got what you thought was way too many hours of community service. Or you lost your licence. Sometimes things don’t pan out the first time round – but, […]
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Splendour in the Grass 2019
by Trudie Cameron on July 16, 2019
Byron Bay is again home to this year’s Splendour in the Grass Festival. This year, the festival is headlined by Chance the Rapper, Tame Impala and Childish Gambino. The three-day festival starts this Friday 19 […]
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Mid-Range PCA Interlock Exemption Orders
by Tyson Brown on July 10, 2019
Since December 2018, Mid-Range PCA offences have been subject to Mandatory Interlock Orders. The most frequent questions asked by our clients in relation to Mid-Range PCA offences, are: “Do I have to have an interlock […]
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Paramedics Are Being Used As “punching Bags” Despite The Threat Of Gaol Time
by Aurhett Barrie on July 4, 2019
Unfortunately, violence against emergency workers is occurring on an increasingly regular basis, leading to NSW Ambulance Inspector Norm Rees likening paramedics to punching bags. Such violence continues despite criminal offences and heavy penalties being introduced […]
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Watching Visual Display Units (VDUs) Whilst Driving
by Angela Cooney on June 25, 2019
Look, we all love a good funny animal video as much as the next person, but don’t be tempted to let one of your passengers show you that hilarious clip on youtube when you pull […]
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