An ‘eligible person’ (as defined in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW)) (‘the Act’) has the right to bring a claim for a family provision order where he or she has been left out of a will or where inadequate provision …
In the past, anyone injured at work could only claim compensation for their base rate earnings. Overtime and shift penalty rates could not be claimed. This proved to be problematic for some
Here we outline the difference between the different types of apprehended violence orders, namely AVO, APVO and ADVO.
Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
AVOs are court orders designed to protect individuals from violence, threats and harassment.
In NSW the Crimes (Domestic …
It is a good idea to think very carefully before loaning your car to another person. Who takes the rap if there is a speed camera or parking ticket? There are a range of legal consequences for the owner of …
I grew up on a dairy farm and attended a rural single teacher school with 11 pupils. I loved growing up in the country but I couldn’t wait to move to the city.
I watched my sister have a baby …
Tougher new low range drink driving laws will be in force from the 20th May 2019, as part of the drink driving reforms within the Road Safety Plan 2021.
Police will have the power to issue an immediate, three-month …