Legal Light

10/03/2010 | Drug driving - the lick test Many of us have experienced a random breath test. We’ve all seen the RTA advertising campaigns warning about the dangers of drink-driving. But not everyone may be aware of the latest roadside test; the lick test...

3/03/2010 | Compulsory Land Aquisition - what are your rights? It’s hard to believe that land that you own could be taken from you and there is little you can do about it...

24/02/2010 | The plight of the humble 'doggy bag' Gone are the days when you could over-order at a restaurant and simply ask for a doggy bag to take the excess food home. These days, a request to take uneaten food away from a restaurant is quite likely to be refused...

17/02/2010 | The decision to sue your attacker It would be nice to think that all victims of an act of violence could receive adequate compensation for the injuries they sustain...

10/02/2010 | Farm Succession - keeping it in the family Making sure the family farm stays in the family might seem pretty straight forward. But there are a number of complex issues that can arise...

3/02/2010 | New laws on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Anyone who has repeatedly tried and failed to conceive a child naturally will know the experience can be distressing and emotionally draining...

27/01/2010 | Flexible work arrangements for a modern world Having children is part of family life. You only have to look around to see that we are experiencing something of a baby boom...

20/01/2010 | Adoption - navigating the mine field Talk to anybody who has attempted to adopt a child in Australia and you will hear the same story; it’s not easy...

13/01/2010 | Post-Christmas financial stress It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of Christmas spending. Who doesn’t want to play Santa? Surely a new year’s resolution to cut back on spending...

6/01/2010 | Hitting crooks where it hurts Crime Lords have long gotten away with their role in criminal activities. Perched at the top of the criminal chain, they pull the strings, secure in the knowledge that their wealth and resources will protect them from criminal investigation...

30/12/2009 | Pub assaults - Can victims be compensated? It’s not uncommon to hear of “glassings” and similar violent acts in pubs and clubs. These past couple of weeks have seen their fair share of violent assaults as we navigate the silly season...

23/12/2009 | Child sex offences - the future As a nation, we are sometimes unforgiving when it comes to offences involving children. It would be hard to miss the media coverage surrounding convicted paedophile Dennis Ferguson...

16/12/2009 | Beware the office Christmas party The work Christmas party. Many of us have a story. We’ve all witnessed karaoke performances by inebriated work colleagues who suddenly discover their star potential. While sometimes embarrassing the next day, these incidents are often harmless...

9/12/2009 | Where there's a will... Writing a will is something we may not want to think about it, or don’t consider to be a pressing need right now...

2/12/2009 | The forgotten Australians compensation debate Most people would agree that the national apology by Kevin Rudd to the ‘forgotten Australians’ on 16th November went some way to acknowledging the pain and suffering...

25/11/2009 | Take care with buying a new business For many among us, the desire to own and operate a business – to be your own boss – is a cherished vision and a driving force...

18/11/2009 | Privacy Laws - where to draw the line? The definition of ‘privacy’ and perceptions about when privacy has been invaded can vary enormously...

11/11/2009 | The Need for Speed Many of us are guilty of driving over the speed limit at one time or another. And many of us are fairly confident...

4/11/2009 | Shonky Tradesmen - What protection do we have? Many of us have heard about or experienced dodgy work done by tradesmen...

28/10/2009 | Counter-terrorism laws Does Operation Pendennis change how we feel? Anything to do with terrorism gets our attention. It’s hard not to be affected by the numerous reports of terrorist attacks and threats...

21/10/2009 | Do we take our rights for granted? Many of us tend to make assumptions about human rights. As Australians brought up in a wealthy western....

7/10/2009 | Penalty clauses in contracts - are they enforced Most of us know the meaning of a penalty in a sporting context. If a player breaks a rule, the other team gains an advantage. Who could miss the roar of disappointment from....

7/10/2009 | Have you locked your identity? We do our utmost to protect our homes, cars and valuables from criminals. Most of us assume our identities at least are safe. Think again.

24/09/2009 | Work Choices Versus Fair Work There is no question that Howard's Work Choices was unpopular.

15/09/2009 | Compensation for Pure Mental Harm The recent outcome of a compensation claim for psychiatric injury made by two police officers who attended the scene of the Waterfall train derailment, puts into question the fairness of the Civil Liability Act.

14/09/2009 | The Shared Parenting Debate When a couple separates, it's a challenging and emotional time for everyone involved, particularly the kids. Making decisions about who the children live with has never been easy.

3/09/2009 | Compensation For Asbestos-Related Disease The number of people at risk of asbestos-related diseases is far greater than at first feared.

25/08/2009 | Still A Buyer's Market But Not Forever If you are thinking about buying property it would seem that now might be a good time to act. Buying now means taking advantage of a number of attractive incentives that won't be around for much longer.

18/08/2009 | Homebirth and Medical Negligence Most mothers will agree, giving birth is one of the most memorable and life-changing events a woman can experience.

6/08/2009 | A Good Time To Protect Your Wealth You're probably sick of hearing the expressions, "today's economic climate" and "the global financial crisis".

27/07/2009 | Confusing Time Limits for Personal Injury Claims Even to the average lawyer, the time limits that now apply to filing a personal injury action can be somewhat confusing.

7/07/2009 | Buying a Franchise Small business remains the powerhouse of the Australian economy, providing the great majority of employment opportunities.

19/05/2009 | Steps Taken To Curb Family Violence While Australia can rightly be proud of its open and accountable democratic society,some aspects of our culture are not so laudable.

23/03/2009 | Contesting A Will While most people leave their assets to family members and/or life partners, some choose to bequeath estates to friends, charities and specialist causes.

11/02/2009 | Business Insolvency Unfortunately, in today's volatile economic environment in Australia, business insolvency for many people becomes a fact of life.

10/03/2010 | Drug driving - the lick test Many of us have experienced a random breath test. We’ve all seen the RTA advertising campaigns warning about the dangers of drink-driving. But not everyone may be aware of the latest roadside test; the lick test...

5/03/2010 | Hunter, Central Coast vets file for legal action The names of 23 Hunter and Central Coast nuclear veterans will appear on a landmark class action to be filed against the British Government in May by Cherie Blair, the human rights lawyer and wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair...

3/03/2010 | Maralinga blast survivors sue MORE than 300 Australians are joining a class action against the British Government for damage from nuclear tests that could cost Australian taxpayers tens of millions of dollars...

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