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14 Jan 2021
Do I need a lawyer to go to court?
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
So, you’re facing a charge by police and have to appear in court. Sure, you ...
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12 Jan 2021
If a tree branch fell and caused damage to a grave, was the council negligent for not maintaining the tree? Which case won?
by Nick Burton, Hornsby
In June 2002, a man purchased three adjacent burial plots in a cemetery in ...
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23 Dec 2020
Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship – the horror story edition
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads and Joshua Crowther, Taree
Having a power of attorney and an enduring guardianship is the basis of a solid ...
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15 Dec 2020
Was the offender guilty of ongoing supply of a prohibited drug? Which case won?
by Peter Schmidt, Walcha
The police established a strike force to investigate the illegal supply of drugs...
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11 Dec 2020
Tree disputes: know your rights
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and Kelly Brown, Tamworth
Tree disputes are among the most common points of contention between neighbours,...
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10 Dec 2020
Dispute over fate of deceased body determined by consulting Facebook
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Dying without a will can lead to all sorts of disputes among your loved ones, ...
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09 Dec 2020
Life estate or right of residence? How to provide a home in your will
by Kelly Brown, Tamworth
You want to provide a home for your loved one in your will. You want your spouse...
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08 Dec 2020
Can I leave an inheritance to my pets when I die?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
We love our pets, and understandably we want to make sure they are well looked ...
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03 Dec 2020
Drink driving licence suspension in NSW – is it worth challenging?
by Peter Schmidt, Walcha
Penalties for drink driving and drug driving were fortified considerably in 2019...
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02 Dec 2020
What is a directions hearing and how should I prepare for it?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
If you are involved in a legal dispute, you may be called before a court for a ...
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01 Dec 2020
New laws protect purchasers from risk of building defects in NSW
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Tough new laws governing construction, building defects and certification of ...
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01 Dec 2020
Can a vendor terminate a contract for sale of land if the purchaser mistakenly pays the deposit to a cybercriminal? Which case won?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
A recent case in the NSW Supreme Court illustrates just how insidious cybercrime...
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26 Nov 2020
Juror misconduct leads to quashed conviction and retrial
by Peter Schmidt, Walcha
Jurors who play detective are the scourge of the courtroom. In 2019 an Adelaide ...
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26 Nov 2020
High Court rules tax debt can be passed to spouse in divorce property settlement
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
In 2018, Australia’s High Court ruled that a tax debt of one spouse can be ...
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17 Nov 2020
Can the relatives be cut out of a will and everything left to the neighbours instead? Which case won?
by Ian Graham, Forster
In 1996 an elderly aunt made a will, in which she left $100,000 to each of her ...
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05 Nov 2020
Who is liable for a balcony collapse on a residential property? Which case won?
by Rita Yousef, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
The accident happened on 15 June 2012. Four people were injured when a balcony ...
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20 Oct 2020
Was the NDIS required to fund the cost of a sex worker for a woman with severe disabilities? Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and Kelly Brown, Tamworth
Seventeen years ago, a woman referred to as “W”, who is now in her forties, ...
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15 Oct 2020
Sacking an employee who criticises your client is not unfair dismissal, says Federal Court
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
After a law firm was sued for sacking an employee who persisted in publicly ...
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09 Oct 2020
Q&A: What are smokers’ rights in Australia?
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
As we’re often asked about smokers’ rights, we’ve provided a Q&A to ...
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08 Oct 2020
Data underscores continuing grim reality of work-related fatalities in Australia
by Justin Stack, Taree
A shocking level of work-related fatalities is disclosed in the figures ...
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05 Oct 2020
Can a deceased estate be forced to pay for an adult child’s transgender surgery? Which case won?
by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby
A 93-year-old man died on 22 March 2017. In his lifetime, he had survived the ...
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02 Oct 2020
What is catfishing? And is it legal?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
There have been growing calls to make catfishing illegal and penalise those who ...
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30 Sep 2020
Copyright and the Aboriginal flag
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Non-Indigenous control of Aboriginal flag a surprise to many The furore over ...
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29 Sep 2020
Redundancy must still be paid when a business loses contracts
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
The Federal Court has recently ruled that low paid workers who lose their job ...
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24 Sep 2020
Classifying bus driver employees as contractors turns out to be costly
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
A recent decision in the Federal Circuit Court, where bus driver employees had ...
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23 Sep 2020
Employers should heed Small Business Fair Dismissal Code when sacking employees
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
How an employer goes about sacking a worker can be crucial to determining ...
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21 Sep 2020
Could the daughter evict her parents, or had she made a contractual promise that they could live in her house for life? Which case won?
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
A husband and wife acquired a property in 1975. The husband, a builder, built ...
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17 Sep 2020
Employers held responsible for domestic violence when staff work from home
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can be held responsible for ...
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16 Sep 2020
Covid-19 workers comp amendments broaden range of protected workers in NSW
by Chris Clarke, Tweed Heads
Further legislative changes have been made to workers compensation in NSW, ...
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08 Sep 2020
Developer installs stormwater tank and timber deck instead of grass lawn. Could the purchasers rescind the contract? Which case won?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
In June 2017, the purchasers entered into an off-the-plan contract to buy a ...
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28 Aug 2020
Posting fake reviews online could cost you thousands
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Did you know that posting fake reviews online about a business or professional ...
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27 Aug 2020
NSW tenants and landlords may benefit from changes to residential tenancy laws
by Kelly Brown, Tamworth
NSW tenants and landlords need to be aware of the legal implications of new ...
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24 Aug 2020
“But it was my inherited property, not hers.” How will a court split the assets in a divorce? Which case won?
by Nick Burton, Hornsby
The husband and wife met in 1988 and were married in 1991. They had three ...
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21 Aug 2020
Companies can face billion dollar fines under Australian Consumer Law penalties
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
In 2018, new Australian Consumer Law legislation was passed by parliament. With ...
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19 Aug 2020
Overseas assets and Australian wills case study: Dubai
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Do you own overseas assets? If the answer is yes, then you need to make sure ...
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13 Aug 2020
Social media defamation: be cautious when posting or re-posting online comments, reviews and links
by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby
Publishers forced to check uncertain facts and seek legal advice As an ...
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10 Aug 2020
“Shouldn’t I get a TPD payout if I’m injured and can’t work anymore?” – Which case won?
by Lenece Pek, Forster
The complainant was a 61-year-old man who had ...
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07 Aug 2020
Australian man suing Google for defamation over search results linking him to criminals
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A Melbourne businessman is suing Google for defamation in a case which could ...
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26 Jul 2020
Did the bank have the right to close the escort agency’s business bank accounts? Which case won?
by Geoff Roberson, Parramatta
An Australian company ran an escort agency which operated openly and legally. ...
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17 Jul 2020
Media companies can be held liable for social media posts by others, says NSW Supreme Court
by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby
A recent NSW Supreme Court judgement ruled major media outlets can be held ...
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15 Jul 2020
Can you legally terminate a contract due to Covid-19?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Can you renegotiate a contract because of the impact of coronavirus? The ...
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14 Jul 2020
Landlords seek early termination of lease due to hardship during Covid-19 pandemic – Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A husband, his wife and two children lived with the husband’s elderly mother ...
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10 Jul 2020
Untying the knot: how are business loans and debts treated in separation or divorce?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
There is an obligation on a couple that is separating to disclose all of their ...
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09 Jul 2020
Should employers go to jail for underpayment of wages?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Underpayment of wages is an increasingly frequent topic in both media reports ...
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03 Jul 2020
Sentencing, over policing, STMP and crime reduction in NSW
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
Earlier this year we published the articles New sentencing laws in NSW and NSW ...
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30 Jun 2020
Can an illegitimate child inherit from his father’s estate? Which case won?
by Tierah Faulder, Taree
The man’s story is one of Australia’s remarkable rags-to-riches immigrant ...
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25 Jun 2020
Australia’s Religious Discrimination Bill – hard cases make bad law
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby and Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
In 2019, the Attorney-General, Christian Porter, released a draft Religious ...
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25 Jun 2020
Implementing organisational change in a pandemic – how does your business find the new normal?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Changes made of necessity may be retained for the longer term As the wave of ...
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18 Jun 2020
Is a written contract necessary for a deal to be enforceable?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Handshake agreement versus written contract – are they both legally binding? ...
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17 Jun 2020
Is a handshake agreement legally binding?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Suppose you were to come to a verbal agreement on a deal with another person and...
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17 Jun 2020
Can a casual employee claim unfair dismissal? Which case won?
by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby
On 25 June 2018, an employee commenced employment as a casual sales assistant ...
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12 Jun 2020
Changes to workers compensation in NSW give better protection to workers who get coronavirus
by Chris Clarke, Tweed Heads
Presumption that coronavirus contracted in the course of employment Workers in ...
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10 Jun 2020
NSW government’s compulsory land acquisition is surging ahead, so know your rights
by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby
Compulsory land acquisition is occurring at almost record levels across Sydney ...
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05 Jun 2020
Consent no defence in assault charges, unless it’s sexual assault – the missing piece of the #MeToo debate
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
The trial of Harvey Weinstein in the US reignited a debate, long predating the ...
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02 Jun 2020
Strata corporation bylaws in NSW can ban pets, tribunal rules
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Two of Sydney’s largest apartment towers ban residents from bringing pets into...
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01 Jun 2020
Misleading or deceptive conduct, trademark infringement, or just clever business strategy? Which case won?
by George Koimanos, Parramatta
Upon having a hair treatment at an Israeli hairdressing salon, a Canadian ...
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22 May 2020
Casual worker rights can include annual leave and sick leave, says Federal Court
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
Landmark ruling based on employer’s advance commitment to ongoing work A ...
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21 May 2020
Witnessing documents by video link in NSW: special measures introduced due to Covid-19
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Witnessing documents previously done in person With much of the world working ...
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20 May 2020
Could a man abstain from voting because it went against his personal religion of “freedom”? Which case won?
by Christopher Morris, Hornsby
A registered voter failed to attend a polling booth to vote in the 2016 federal ...
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14 May 2020
Despite best intentions, JobKeeper creates problems for employers and employees
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
JobKeeper has all the right intentions – to keep workers in employment during ...
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07 May 2020
Covid–19 risks to prisoners in NSW – justice delayed is justice denied
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
The delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused major disruptions to the ...
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06 May 2020
Covid–19 effects on court process and criminal justice in NSW
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
Matters adjourned for lengthy periods to reduce numbers attending court The ...
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05 May 2020
Was it repudiation of contract? Should the property buyer get the deposit back? Which case won?
by Nathan Stack, Taree
On 19 January 2018, a buyer and seller exchanged contracts for the sale and ...
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30 Apr 2020
A negotiated agreement might be more attainable during a pandemic
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Multiple factors can influence a person to resolve a dispute Do you have an ...
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29 Apr 2020
Knowingly exposing children to risk of coronavirus infection reflects poorly in family law matters
by Sue Foote, Hornsby
Interests of children must come first Family Court proceedings can be complex ...
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23 Apr 2020
Asking my employees to work from home – what’s the risk?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
For large numbers of businesses, closure and lockdown measures have meant that ...
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23 Apr 2020
“Can I still see my kids during coronavirus?”- Your parenting plan and COVID-19
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Multiple impacts on parenting plans due to coronavirus People who have recently...
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21 Apr 2020
“We were in a de facto relationship and I should inherit some of his estate.” Which case won?
by Rita Fisher, Leura
On 8 August 2000, a man executed a will naming his younger brother as his ...
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18 Apr 2020
How does coronavirus affect your retail, residential or commercial lease?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
One notable aspect of the effects of the coronavirus is that, because of the ...
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17 Apr 2020
Australian government coronavirus response package infiltrates many corners of Australian law
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Exactly where the saying “desperate times call for desperate measures” comes...
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15 Apr 2020
“I lost my job and can’t pay my rent!” – Covid-19 creates anxiety for tenants and landlords
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
COVID-19 emergency measures introduced by NSW government The NSW government has...
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14 Apr 2020
Backing out of a house sale due to Covid-19? How will the property sale process change in the face of coronavirus?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
What happens if you can’t continue with the property sale contract? COVID-19 ...
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13 Apr 2020
Coronavirus and the machinery of government – how do governments enforce the restrictions they impose?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Rules and restrictions related to COVID-19 Over the past few weeks, the media ...
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08 Apr 2020
Trial by jury and Cardinal George Pell
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
There will be more than enough fervent comment about the High Court’s ...
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07 Apr 2020
Did the employer’s negligence cause the sales assistant’s psychiatric injury? Which case won?
by Phil Griffin, Bundall
On 1 November 2015, the sales assistant was behind the counter at a jewellery ...
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07 Apr 2020
Australians rushing to update their legal will amidst coronavirus pandemic
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
The recent coronavirus outbreak has led to economic and health tidal waves ...
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06 Apr 2020
“Help, I can’t pay my employees any more” – options for employers during the coronavirus pandemic
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Workers stood down as businesses forced to close What are the options open to ...
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03 Apr 2020
Insolvency and bankruptcy law changes to prop up businesses during coronavirus
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
With Australian businesses closing their doors due to the coronavirus crisis, ...
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01 Apr 2020
Do force majeure clauses apply to the coronavirus pandemic?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Force majeure, also known as an “Act of God”, is an unforeseeable event ...
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31 Mar 2020
Your staff are all working from home – so what are your health and safety obligations as an employer?
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
Employers still responsible for ensuring safe work environment With more and ...
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30 Mar 2020
New police powers in NSW to help combat coronavirus
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
Police tasked with enforcing social distancing and self-isolation measures ...
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26 Mar 2020
Liabilities of directors and managers during the coronavirus pandemic
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Over the past few weeks, Australia (and the rest of the world) has found itself ...
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24 Mar 2020
Stacks Law Firm: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Continuing to serve our communities during the pandemic
Our community is currently dealing with an unprecedented health crisis caused by...
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24 Mar 2020
Is it casual employment because the worker’s contract says it is? Which case won?
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
A man was engaged by a labour hire company that supplied labourers for mining ...
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12 Mar 2020
Whose will applies if both parents die at the same time?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
If the unthinkable were to happen and both parents die at the same time, say in ...
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11 Mar 2020
Harvesting the sperm of a dead man – what does the law say?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
The NSW Supreme Court has recently had to grapple with the question of who owns ...
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10 Mar 2020
Father’s estate left to charity – but what about the son? Which case won?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A NSW man died in September 2018, leaving an estate of about $2.5 million. His ...
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06 Mar 2020
Ouija board used by UK jury to determine verdict in murder trial
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
The principle of being judged by a jury of one’s peers is the cornerstone of ...
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04 Mar 2020
Figuring out who the “relevant insurer” is under the Motor Accident Injuries Act in NSW
by Belinda Cassidy, Stacks Goudkamp, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A new concept under the Motor Accident Injuries Act (MAI Act) that requires ...
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03 Mar 2020
The NSW CTP scheme in practice – two years on
by Belinda Cassidy, Stacks Goudkamp, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
At a roundtable conducted by the Injury Compensation Committee of the Law ...
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27 Feb 2020
How do you make a small claim in NSW?
If you find yourself in a position where you’re out of pocket because of ...
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24 Feb 2020
Were the operators of the leisure park to blame for the child’s quad bike accident? Which case won?
by Alexander Morrison, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
The appellant was an 11-year-old child. Her mother phoned the leisure park to ...
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18 Feb 2020
How to commence legal proceedings in NSW
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
In NSW, there are two categories of law: civil law and criminal law. Civil law ...
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14 Feb 2020
Paying for funeral expenses following a road accident death
by Belinda Cassidy, Stacks Goudkamp, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
In 2018, there were 1,136 road deaths in Australia. That means there were over ...
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13 Feb 2020
How the term “coward punch” won a $100,000 defamation payout
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
For many years the families of “king-hit” victims have argued that this term...
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11 Feb 2020
Could the buyer terminate the property sale contract due to mental illness? Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A seller and a buyer entered into a contract for the sale of land near Grafton ...
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07 Feb 2020
High Court ruling restricts right to free speech in Australia
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
In what is seen as a landmark decision against free speech, the High Court has ...
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04 Feb 2020
Animal rights activists – what does the law say?
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
In 2019, animal rights activist group Aussie Farms posted online maps of factory...
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31 Jan 2020
Transferring control of a discretionary trust – what you should consider
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
For many years, Australians and organisations, including small businesses, SMEs ...
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31 Jan 2020
Traumatic brain injury and compensation in NSW
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A brain injury can have a terrible impact on a person’s life, regardless of ...
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30 Jan 2020
Social media influencer wins payout after client breaches verbal contract
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
The rise of social media across the globe has opened a huge market for people ...
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28 Jan 2020
Does smacking children create an unacceptable risk of harm? Which case won?
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
The husband and wife had two children, born in 2010 and 2014, before they ...
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22 Jan 2020
When our walls turn to glass – the end of privacy
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
This article was written in response to a multitude of reader questions about ...
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17 Jan 2020
Country of origin food labelling laws could pose challenges for Australian producers
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
In July 2018, the Australian government introduced a mandatory country of origin...
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16 Jan 2020
Signature forgery could land you ten years in jail
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
Forgery has been prominent in the news over recent years, with the Banking Royal...
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16 Jan 2020
Replica handguns a danger to owners and a legal headache in NSW
by John Gooley, Hornsby
Differences between state laws around Australia regarding imitation or replica ...
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15 Jan 2020
Law on digital assets after death under review
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
With much of our lives now being documented online via social media and a range ...
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13 Jan 2020
Cross border workers compensation claims in NSW and Queensland – which state’s insurer has to pay? Which case won?
by Chris Clarke, Tweed Heads
The employee was a delivery driver working from his employer’s warehouse in ...
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10 Jan 2020
Climate change protests provoke debate on right to protest in Australia
by George Koimanos, Parramatta
Dozens of protesters have been arrested in Australia for demanding immediate ...
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19 Dec 2019
Teen sexting laws eased while child sexual abuse penalties increased in NSW
by Peter Schmidt, Walcha
At the end of 2018, the NSW government introduced reforms to child sexual abuse ...
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06 Dec 2019
If a worker refuses biometric fingerprint scanning, is it unfair dismissal to sack them? Which case won?
by Mark Shumsky, Hornsby
A company introduced a biometric fingerprint scanning system as part of its new ...
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02 Dec 2019
What is the process for buying a home? – Simple guide and flowchart
by Sue Steel, Tamworth
Buying a new home or a property can be one of the most exciting events of your ...
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28 Nov 2019
Foreign resident tax rates and surcharges could sting the unwary
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
There are important laws governing investment in Australia by a foreign ...
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27 Nov 2019
Know your rights under proposed laws for short term letting in NSW
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
The NSW government has announced new regulations governing short term letting ...
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26 Nov 2019
Was the employee who failed to follow her employer’s instructions to blame for her own injuries? Which case won?
by Grant Avery, Taree
In 1974 a woman secured an office job in a large Australian organisation. Her ...
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13 Nov 2019
ACT marijuana laws may not give the anticipated high just yet
by John Gooley, Hornsby
The Australian Capital Territory has introduced new marijuana laws, making it ...
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12 Nov 2019
Voluntary superannuation contributions from downsizing an opportunity for over 65s
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Introduced in 2018, the downsizer superannuation contribution strategy gives ...
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12 Nov 2019
Was it unfair dismissal to sack an employee for breaching the company’s social media policy? Which case won?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
A man had been employed by a company for about fifteen months when he was ...
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31 Oct 2019
Mobile drug testing (MDT) and drivers who take prescription medication
by John Gooley, Hornsby
Increased focus on drug driving in NSW Public and government attention ...
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29 Oct 2019
Was the email defamatory? Which case won?
by George Koimanos, Parramatta
The chairperson of the strata committee and the tenant lived in the same strata ...
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17 Oct 2019
Defamation of a former employee can be costly
by Nathan Luke
Earlier this year, an employer who emailed warnings to clients about a former ...
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15 Oct 2019
Is it OK if you’re just a bit late applying to set aside a statutory demand? Which case won?
by Jatinder Singh, Parramatta
In late June 2017, a government department (the ‘creditor’) instructed a ...
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09 Oct 2019
Can you trademark a word or colour? The law says it depends
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
While you may think that a word is just a word and cannot be owned by an entity,...
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02 Oct 2019
Is your companion animal your property? Or a beloved family member?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Owning a companion animal positively impacts our lives in many ways. From cats ...
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02 Oct 2019
Was the victim of a phishing scam liable for his losses? Which case won?
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
The case of a man who fell victim to a phishing scam reads as a textbook example...
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25 Sep 2019
Computer-generated letters and the law – uncertainty following ATO decision
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
If a computer-generated letter arrives from the Australian Taxation Office ...
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16 Sep 2019
Should the defendant go to jail for drug supply? Which case won?
by Peter Schmidt, Walcha
In June 2015, a young man was apprehended by police and found to be in ...
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11 Sep 2019
How long must you wait before disposing of abandoned property?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
What happens when someone leaves their abandoned property with you but never ...
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06 Sep 2019
Is a de facto relationship the same as a marriage?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and Joshua Crowther, Taree
It’s a common misconception in Australia that people living in a de facto ...
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06 Sep 2019
Gotcha! NSW highway patrol cameras zoom in over the shoulder of drivers using mobile phones
by John Gooley, Hornsby
Technology employed by NSW police constantly being refined and upgraded Drivers...
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03 Sep 2019
Was the doctor negligent for failing to identify meningitis symptoms? Which case won?
by Phil Griffin, Bundall
In early September 2008, a woman, who was then 43, began suffering from neck ...
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23 Aug 2019
Causing an avoidable surfboard accident could land you in court
by Justin Stack, Taree
With reckless behaviour on the rise at a number of Australian surf breaks, ...
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20 Aug 2019
Was the police officer’s PTSD a total and permanent disability or was the insurer right to reject her claim? Which case won?
by Christopher Morris, Hornsby
A police officer worked for NSW Police and was involved in a number of traumatic...
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06 Aug 2019
Could the property seller issue a Notice to Complete, terminate the contract and keep the 10% deposit? Which case won?
by Daniel Ponepaseut, Bowral
On 23 October 2014, two companies entered into a standard NSW contract for the ...
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31 Jul 2019
Contractor or employee – the grey area of the gig economy
by Nathan Luke
An increasing number of Australian workers seeking permanent jobs are taking ...
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30 Jul 2019
NSW prison population and the new sentencing laws – an update
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
In October 2018 we published the article New sentencing laws in NSW – ...
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25 Jul 2019
What to do when a property co-owner won’t sell
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
What happens when you are a co-owner of a property and want to put it on the ...
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24 Jul 2019
Estate planning at tax time: a prime opportunity to ensure your assets are protected
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Tax time: it’s the one time of the year that you need to get your financial ...
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19 Jul 2019
Was the hospital to blame for the patient’s infection after surgery? Which case won?
by Alexander Hairs, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
On 7 June 2010, a woman attended a hospital for the repair of an incisional ...
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03 Jul 2019
Does a sperm donor have parental rights?
by Simone Timbs, Walcha
Advances in medical science have introduced a number of complex legal questions ...
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01 Jul 2019
Should a permanently injured worker lose payments while waiting for assessment? Which case won?
by Digby Dunn, Forster
The initial injury happened in December 2000, when the worker fell while pushing...
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24 Jun 2019
Did the man’s nephew deserve a share of his estate? Which case won?
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
A man emigrated to Australia from Hong Kong in 1941, when he was in his late ...
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18 Jun 2019
Can criticising the boss on social media get you sacked?
by Nathan Luke
An employee says something nasty about their boss or company on their private ...
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17 Jun 2019
The high cost of preventable farm accidents
by Justin Stack, Taree
Farm accidents are devastating for both victims and farm owners, especially when...
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14 Jun 2019
Assistance dog Boofhead wins disability discrimination case
by Nathan Luke
Peter Reurich enjoys taking his best friend, Boofhead, to the local RSL. ...
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13 Jun 2019
Are you employed in casual work but doing the same job as a permanent employee?
by Nathan Luke
Approximately 20 per cent of Australians are currently employed in casual work. ...
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11 Jun 2019
Was an easement that let one landowner park on a neighbour’s land valid? Which case won?
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
Two landowners owned neighbouring harbourside properties (Property A and ...
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28 May 2019
Illegal phoenix activity – government determined to expand crackdown efforts
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Have you ever been owed money by a company, but when you attend to calling in ...
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24 May 2019
Was the accused guilty of manslaughter for failing to ring triple-0? Which case won?
by Jack Miller
The deceased, the accused and another man were all misusers of prescription ...
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14 May 2019
Fair Work Ombudsman wins first ruling against racial discrimination in the workplace
by Nathan Luke
In an Australian first, the Fair Work Ombudsman won a landmark case in the ...
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14 May 2019
Did husband’s failure to disclose cause a miscarriage of justice? Which case won?
by Simone Timbs, Walcha
A couple moved in together in 1992 and married in 1997, but ultimately separated...
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09 May 2019
Sydney developer uses squatter’s rights to claim ownership of a property in NSW
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
A decision in the NSW Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a property developer ...
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08 May 2019
Escaping city life and moving to the country? Make sure you do your due diligence
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Greater numbers of city dwellers are considering moving to the country to enjoy ...
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02 May 2019
Could your regular employee performance reviews be illegal?
by Mark Port, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Employers in Australia regularly conduct performance reviews with their ...
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29 Apr 2019
Who should inherit the old man’s money? His friend or a charity? Which case won?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
In the years prior to his death at the age of 87, a man instructed his solicitor...
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26 Apr 2019
Option agreement to buy land must be in the appropriate form – developers take note
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
What is an option agreement? An option agreement is a contractual document ...
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11 Apr 2019
Before buying property with friends be aware of the potential pitfalls
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Co-ownership an obvious option in a high-priced property market With sky-high ...
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10 Apr 2019
Could a vendor terminate a contract to sell off-the-plan property after the sunset date? Which case won?
by Nathan Stack, Taree
The parties entered into a conveyancing transaction for off-the-plan ...
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05 Apr 2019
A win for off-the-plan buyers in NSW – developers can no longer use sunset clause for financial gain
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
A recent landmark judgement in the NSW Supreme Court gave off-the-plan apartment...
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04 Apr 2019
Photography and the law – when is it illegal to take a photo?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Photographs are funny things – or not, depending on how much trouble they can ...
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27 Mar 2019
Could a police officer claim damages for psychiatric injury after attending a fatal accident? Which case won?
by Chris Clarke, Tweed Heads
A Queensland police officer attended a motor vehicle accident in 2013 involving ...
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12 Mar 2019
Should the insurance company have to pay up after a fire in a brothel? Which case won?
by Rita Lahoud, Parramatta
On 1 January 2012, there was a fire in a brothel which was run from premises in ...
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21 Feb 2019
Why you should always report a crime in a business to police
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Sometimes, when a crime or a suspected crime has been committed in a workplace, ...
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20 Feb 2019
Can threatening someone with religious sanctions be a criminal contempt of court? Which case won?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
In January 2016, two companies, one Australian-based and one US-based, entered ...
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12 Feb 2019
Who gets to pick the child’s school when parents can’t agree? Which case won?
by Simone Timbs, Walcha
A couple had a child in 2008 and separated in 2010. The parents had distinctly ...
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31 Jan 2019
Hobby or business? What’s the difference?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Someone once said that sailing was like standing in a cold shower tearing up $20...
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30 Jan 2019
Who caused the car accident – the driver, or an unidentified vehicle? Which case won?
by Sophie Lee, Taree
A car accident took place in Chatswood, NSW, on a dark and rainy day with poor ...
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15 Jan 2019
When co-executors go to war, will there be anything left of the estate? Which case won?
by Kurt Topper
In April 2011 a woman died at 60 years of age. She was survived by her two adult...
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08 Jan 2019
How to protect yourself with (or from) an apprehended violence order (AVO) in NSW
by Caitlin Drabble
An apprehended violence order (AVO), also commonly referred to as a ...
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20 Dec 2018
Customers behaving badly – should businesses intervene and how should they respond?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
It is an unfortunate reality that there will be times businesses will encounter ...
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12 Dec 2018
The interlock program in NSW – a basic guide
by Caitlin Drabble
What is the interlock program? When someone has committed a major driving and...
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12 Dec 2018
Can an unsent text message be a valid will? Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A Queensland man took his own life, leaving behind his wife and several family ...
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22 Nov 2018
Could a land owner terminate his option agreement with a developer because of delay by the developer? Which case won?
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
A land owner owned a large block of land in West Pennant Hills, in Sydney’s ...
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08 Nov 2018
Could a landlord recover rent and lease incentives after the tenant abandoned the premises? Which case won?
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
A law firm was negotiating with a landlord for the lease of office premises in ...
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29 Oct 2018
Can a company legally sack an employee who has been ill for ten months? Which case won?
by Emily Wittig, Hornsby
A man was employed by a company on a full-time basis as a channel manager. He ...
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26 Oct 2018
Stacks conveyancer wins Australian Institute of Conveyancers NSW Division CEO Award
Article and photo supplied courtesy of Manning River Times. ...
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25 Oct 2018
New sentencing laws in NSW – practical information for criminal lawyers and their clients
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
The new sentencing laws in NSW came into force in September 2018 and criminal ...
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16 Oct 2018
What is testamentary capacity? A basic guide
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
As a lawyer specialising in wills and estates, I find myself increasingly ...
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15 Oct 2018
What are the limits of a post-employment restraint clause in an employment contract? Which case won?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
A large clothing retailer with outlets all over Australia employed a chief ...
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02 Oct 2018
Who carries the cost when an investor gets scammed? Which case won?
by Clayton Davis, Bowral
In a case study reported in 2016 by the UK Financial Ombudsman, an investor in ...
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02 Oct 2018
Algorithms, artificial intelligence, automated systems and the law
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
In an item published recently in the ANU Reporter - Do we have a Frankenstein ...
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26 Sep 2018
How to avoid a drivers licence suspension in NSW
by Caitlin Drabble
The obvious answer to the question of how to avoid a drivers licence suspension ...
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18 Sep 2018
What’s in a tablet? Understanding the dangers of chemically synthesised drugs
by John Gooley, Hornsby
The actual contents of many of the ecstasy tablets and other tablets that people...
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18 Sep 2018
When does negligent driving become a criminal offence? Which case won?
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
In the mid-afternoon of 18 April 2016, a driver was driving her car along ...
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04 Sep 2018
Should the husband get a much larger share of the marital assets than the wife after their divorce? Which case won?
by Rita Fisher, Leura
The husband was aged 39, the wife was aged 37 and they had been married for ...
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30 Aug 2018
Why your non-dental cavities may be of interest to the authorities
by John Gooley, Hornsby
There is currently a stand-off of sorts between the NSW Police and the NSW ...
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22 Aug 2018
Was it an inexperienced doctor, unnecessary surgery or just bad luck? Which case won?
by Julie Mahony, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
The patient was a 73-year-old man who was happy, fit and active. In early 2011, ...
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06 Aug 2018
Did the old man have the mental capacity to change his will? Which case won?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
In 2011, a man signed a will which gave his estate to his three children ...
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25 Jul 2018
Appealing fines to Revenue NSW becoming an increasingly pointless exercise
by John Gooley, Hornsby
More people opting to go to court rather than appealing to Revenue NSW If you ...
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25 Jul 2018
Could the council force a home owner to remove a caravan from her land? Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and Kate Byrne, Tamworth
A Sydney council became aware of home owners in the local area who had converted...
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18 Jul 2018
“We’ve been fighting for years – will my child be able to access the court records?“
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
You have been fighting for years with your ex-husband/wife/partner over the ...
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12 Jul 2018
What happens at settlement when you buy a home – and what can go wrong
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Buying a new home or a property can be one of the most exciting events of your ...
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09 Jul 2018
Who was to blame for a drunken motorcycle collision? Which case won?
by Brett Watts, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
At 5:15 in the morning following a night of heavy drinking, the plaintiff and ...
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04 Jul 2018
Automatic vehicle registration in NSW – beware the pensioner trap
by John Gooley, Hornsby
In New South Wales, pension concession card holders who receive free vehicle ...
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26 Jun 2018
Can you copy someone else’s building plans? Which case won?
by Rita Lahoud, Parramatta
A couple owned a block of land in Port Douglas, Queensland, and set out to build...
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21 Jun 2018
“I can just convert my shed into a granny flat without getting council approval, can’t I? Who would know?” – Wrong!
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Changing the use of a non-habitable area into a habitable area should not be ...
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20 Jun 2018
Home downsizer superannuation contribution offers opportunity to retirees
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Important changes are coming to the law on superannuation from 1 July 2018 that ...
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15 Jun 2018
Compulsory acquisition of properties in NSW now not so certain
by Digby Dunn, Forster
A landmark court decision has delivered a blow to the NSW government’s ...
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13 Jun 2018
Prenup signed on eve of wedding – was there undue influence? Which case won?
by Nathan McEwan
A couple became acquainted on the internet via a website for potential brides. ...
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08 Jun 2018
Workers compensation system in NSW improves with access to free legal help
by Justin Stack, Taree
Much needed changes to the workers compensation scheme announced in May 2018 ...
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06 Jun 2018
Do police have the right to search your phone in NSW?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth and John Gooley, Hornsby
You are stopped on the street by police. They tell you to turn out your pockets....
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05 Jun 2018
Modern slavery – what can be done?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
In 1857, the political equilibrium of the United States of America was rocked by...
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30 May 2018
Were the mechanic’s injuries caused by the negligence of the company that employed him? Which case won?
by Sian-Louise Perez, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A light vehicle mechanic employed by a service company was working as an ...
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18 May 2018
Joint tenants or tenants in common – which one should you choose?
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
I often get asked “What is the difference between joint tenants and tenants in...
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17 May 2018
“I’ve separated – when do I go to court?”
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
Unlike what you see on television or read about in gossip magazines about ...
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16 May 2018
Lodging a successful compensation claim in Queensland: pitfalls to avoid
by Phil Griffin, Bundall
Lodging a successful compensation claim in Queensland can hinge on a number of...
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16 May 2018
Could an accounting firm restrain a former employee from doing work for one of its clients? Which case won?
by Clayton Davis, Bowral
In 2003, a nineteen-year-old man began employment as a trainee accountant with a...
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15 May 2018
How are compensation claims calculated in Queensland?
by Phil Griffin, Bundall
The first question most people ask regarding compensation is how much money they...
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04 May 2018
Emojis adding new dimension of unpredictability and ambiguity to electronic communications
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
A recent US article (by Mike Cherney in the Wall Street Journal Online) drew ...
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03 May 2018
Should a property buyer get a discount because the seller left too much rubbish behind? Which case won?
by Nathan Stack, Taree
A property in North Bondi was sold at auction on 21 November 2013 for ...
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26 Apr 2018
Window safety devices for strata schemes in NSW intended to promote child safety
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
From 13 March 2018, all strata buildings in New South Wales must be fitted with ...
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19 Apr 2018
She made his life a misery but still wanted part of his estate – which case won?
by Kate Byrne, Tamworth
They met in 1984, when he was a doctor and she was his patient. They had a ...
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12 Apr 2018
You have a Court Attendance Notice, now what? Timeline of a criminal charge in the local court
by Caitlin Drabble
If you have received a Court Attendance Notice, it will tell you what you are ...
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12 Apr 2018
Non-compete clause in shopping centre lease leads to discrimination complaint against barber shop
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
A Brisbane barber shop was recently in the press for denying services to a woman...
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10 Apr 2018
Kurt Topper dancing for cancer research
Kurt Topper, Director of Stacks Heard McEwan and our Wollongong-based Accredited...
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06 Apr 2018
Filming an accident instead of helping – what the law says in New South Wales
by Nathan Luke
We see it on social media and on the TV news all the time – someone films an ...
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04 Apr 2018
Did the police obtain evidence unlawfully? Would the drug possession charge be dismissed? Which case won?
by Caitlin Drabble
A man was riding a motorcycle along a road when he was stopped by police for not...
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21 Mar 2018
Who keeps the deposit when a property sale falls through? Which case won?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
A parcel of land in Fairfield, Sydney, was sold at auction for $1.46 million. ...
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15 Mar 2018
What is the process for getting a divorce?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
The divorce process is a separate process to that of a property settlement after...
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13 Mar 2018
Costs orders and litigation – beware unpredictable outcomes and always take settlement offers seriously
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
I was recently involved in a case where someone was offered half a million ...
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07 Mar 2018
The lessor or the liquidator – who owns leased equipment when a company goes into liquidation? Which case won?
by Bill Akhurst, Forster
In this case, a power company had been retained by a government body in Western ...
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01 Mar 2018
“Cannabis caution” and other civil penalties for minor criminal offences in New South Wales
by Caitlin Drabble
If you get a Court Attendance Notice in NSW, you are required to attend court. ...
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23 Feb 2018
Is it OK for bosses to shout at their employees?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Probably none of us needs media revelations to be aware of bosses who command ...
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22 Feb 2018
Should the owner of a landlocked property be able to access it by vehicle? Which case won?
by Neville Hesford, Bowral
This case concerned a property in south-western Sydney. The property was ...
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21 Feb 2018
Unfair B2B contracts – JJ Richards decision gives small businesses a glimmer of hope
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
The most recent development in the law related to unfair business to business ...
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15 Feb 2018
Pregnancy discrimination to be addressed by amendment to NSW legislation
by Nathan Luke
Two days before a woman was to begin maternity leave she was made redundant by ...
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14 Feb 2018
Beware of your life continuing in the cloud after you die
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Recently a court had to rule on whether a will written as an unsent 54-word text...
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13 Feb 2018
Prenups on shaky ground after High Court decision
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Prenuptial agreements appear to be on shaky legal ground after a recent landmark...
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08 Feb 2018
The elusive and sought after “section 10” in criminal and traffic prosecutions in NSW
by Caitlin Drabble
Committing a criminal or traffic offence in NSW does not always lead to a ...
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08 Feb 2018
Electronic property settlements through PEXA point to future obsolescence of all paper contracts
by Joseph Kemp, Parramatta
The final process in any property transaction is the settlement, when the ...
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07 Feb 2018
Were they in a de facto relationship? Should the financial agreement stand? Which case won?
by Timothy Losco
The parties met in late 2011 at a massage parlour, where the woman worked. The ...
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01 Feb 2018
Conveyancing through the ages in NSW
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Have you ever thought about the evolution of land ownership in New South Wales ...
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30 Jan 2018
Same sex couples who married overseas should check legal status of wills
by Hiliary Thornberry, Tamworth
Just when same sex couples thought the long fight for marriage equality in ...
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25 Jan 2018
Legal rights of the injured suffer in new green slip changes in NSW
by Justin Stack, Taree
The legal rights of people injured in motor vehicle accidents are being further ...
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24 Jan 2018
Are creditors able to block the sale of a small business?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Sometimes we are contacted by small business owners who are concerned that a ...
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23 Jan 2018
“I want half” – common myth that assets split equally in family law property settlement
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
There appears to be a misconception in the community that when a marriage or de ...
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23 Jan 2018
Which case won? Could a bank enforce a loan agreement where one of the signatures was forged?
by Geoff Roberson, Parramatta
A company was established in 1991 and operated a paintball field on a property ...
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18 Jan 2018
Residential land buyers in NSW increasingly forced to waive cooling off period
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
In NSW, purchasers of residential land are entitled to a five day cooling off ...
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16 Jan 2018
Address workplace risks from technology and social media with a code of conduct for employees
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
It goes without saying that all employees have private lives. It was probably ...
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11 Jan 2018
What should employers do when personal relationships between employees turn sour?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Arguably one of the most delicate and sensitive challenges an employer can face ...
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09 Jan 2018
Could Pizza Hut force franchisees to sell pizzas at a loss? Or is that unconscionable conduct? Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
In 2014, the franchisor of the Pizza Hut system in Australia devised a new ...
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12 Dec 2017
The bankrupt, the trustee and the superannuation fund – which case won?
by Mark Joseph, Leura
A man was declared bankrupt and a trustee in bankruptcy was appointed to his ...
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01 Dec 2017
Major consequences for franchise businesses under new laws
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
After a spate of revelations of franchise businesses underpaying their ...
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29 Nov 2017
Stay informed and alert to avoid falling prey to Christmas scammers
by Nathan Luke
By now we should all recognise the scam phone calls: “Hello, I’m from ...
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29 Nov 2017
Coveting my neighbour’s access – the driveway, the easement and the battle of the battle-axe block – which case won?
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
The defendants owned a block of land in Thornleigh, on Sydney’s upper north ...
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24 Nov 2017
Tribunal rules Airbnb rentals can’t be banned in apartment blocks
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
A recent landmark legal decision has made it far more difficult for body ...
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24 Nov 2017
DNA testing in family law – tell us, who’s your daddy?
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
As solicitors we see many reasons why parents want DNA testing. Some men want to...
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23 Nov 2017
Unreleased personal guarantees can threaten financial wellbeing of retired directors of a family business
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Most businesses that are operated as a company or trust are required to provide ...
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21 Nov 2017
Employees should know their legal rights in the workplace
by Nathan Luke
The recent row over a young woman who was dismissed soon after making a sexual ...
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21 Nov 2017
False or misleading claims in advertising and marketing can cost the unwary
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Consumer watchdogs are cracking down on companies that make false or misleading ...
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16 Nov 2017
Employees behaving badly – what can you do as an employer?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Business owners and operators can usually expect that the challenges of managing...
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15 Nov 2017
Was a rival’s use of the phrase “Post without the office” a breach of Australia Post’s intellectual property? Which case won?
by Clayton Davis, Bowral
Sendle Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based parcel delivery company that provides low-cost,...
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14 Nov 2017
Buying off the plan? Be aware of the pitfalls and do your due diligence
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
It is no secret that the Sydney real estate market has been experiencing a boom ...
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09 Nov 2017
Getting independent legal advice before you go guarantor on someone’s loan
by Nathan Stack, Taree
Going guarantor on someone else’s loan or debt is a serious commitment which ...
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01 Nov 2017
Could a husband claim a share in his ex-wife’s lottery win? Which case won?
by Simone Timbs, Walcha
The couple had been married for 20 years at the time of separation in July 2008....
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01 Nov 2017
Defamation actions: the high cost of social media posts, comments and “likes”
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Rebel Wilson’s massive $4.5 million damages award – the highest by a court ...
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31 Oct 2017
Whistleblower protections need boosting as public/private sector boundary continues to shift
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Whistleblower protections are in the news again. With the possible added ...
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25 Oct 2017
Crackdown on phoenix companies to introduce director identification numbers
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
In an effort to crack down on phoenix companies that are stripped of assets and ...
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17 Oct 2017
Would dad still have to pay child support to mum after his son moved in with him full-time? Which case won?
by Sara Woolford, Hornsby
The couple first started living together in 1994, were married in 1995 and had ...
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17 Oct 2017
Unfair dismissal: sacking of employee who warned employer she had “overindulged” deemed to be harsh
by Nathan Luke
A recent unfair dismissal case concerned a woman who was employed to scale, ...
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12 Oct 2017
Rego stickers, ANPR and NSW government revenue – too good an opportunity to miss
by John Gooley, Hornsby
In my recent article Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology not to...
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12 Oct 2017
Changes to property and conveyancing laws in NSW in 2017
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
There have been many recent changes to NSW property laws affecting conveyancing ...
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10 Oct 2017
Selling your business – make sure you get the details right
by Peter Franke
When you’re selling your business, it can be a difficult and emotional time. ...
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10 Oct 2017
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology not to be underestimated
by John Gooley, Hornsby
All Australian states and territories now use both fixed and mobile automatic ...
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05 Oct 2017
Changes to workers compensation payments in NSW to hit vulnerable injured workers
by Justin Stack, Taree
The NSW government’s changes to the workers compensation payments for people ...
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05 Oct 2017
Dangers of changing your home ownership structure in your senior years
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Parents and grandparents are coming under increasing pressure to use their home ...
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04 Oct 2017
If the wedding’s off, who keeps the engagement ring?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Well, the wedding is off. Love fled when the couple got to know each other ...
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03 Oct 2017
Government compulsorily acquires land for new road – was the land owner properly compensated? Which case won?
by Digby Dunn, Forster
The Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW had compulsorily acquired part of a rural...
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03 Oct 2017
Richard Johnson retiring after a great innings at Stacks Law Firm
On 1 December this year, Richard Johnson will be retiring from his position as ...
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26 Sep 2017
Beware increased government fines for privacy breaches
by Nathan Luke
Companies should be aware of laws governing privacy breaches, consumer rights ...
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26 Sep 2017
We should be wary of restrictions on freedom of speech
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
We tend to believe we have a right to freedom of speech, that we can say what we...
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21 Sep 2017
Need for caution before signing a retirement village contract
by Kate Byrne, Tamworth
Recent revelations of elderly people being thrown out of home because of fine ...
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20 Sep 2017
Did “Duff” contravene the advertising code for alcoholic beverages? Which case (of beer) won?
by Nathan Luke
In 2014, supermarket industry behemoth Woolworths introduced an officially ...
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19 Sep 2017
Elder financial abuse – confronting a hidden epidemic
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Elder financial abuse – where a person takes advantage of an elder person’s ...
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13 Sep 2017
Anneka Frayne a finalist in Women in Law Awards 2017
Tamworth associate Anneka Frayne has been named as a finalist in the “Young ...
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08 Sep 2017
Changes to NSW motor accident laws – your definitive guide
On 30 March 2017, the NSW Motor Accidents Injuries Bill 2017 was passed by ...
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07 Sep 2017
When does an email exchange turn into a binding contract? Which case won?
by Nathan Heard
A case heard recently in Western Australia concerned a dispute between a ...
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23 Aug 2017
What obligations does an employer have to employees who travel for work?
by Nathan Luke
Every day millions of Australians travel to and from work. The law has accepted ...
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22 Aug 2017
Would the Court of Appeal increase a dangerous driver’s jail term? Which case won?
by Peter Schmidt, Walcha
On an evening in 2015, a 19-year-old man was driving the streets of a small ...
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22 Aug 2017
Drone laws in Australia evolving slower than drone technology
by John Glynn, Tamworth
With the boom in sales of small unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, aviation ...
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15 Aug 2017
So you want to start a business. Which business model should you choose?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Small businesses feature a lot in the rhetoric of politicians, who love to say ...
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10 Aug 2017
Marriage, divorce and decree of nullity – what is the law in Australia?
by Rita Fisher, Leura
Can a marriage be legal if your new wife or husband refuses to have sex with you...
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10 Aug 2017
Defendant’s criminal sentence hangs on court’s interpretation of a comma – which case won?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
In a case decided in 2016 by the United States Supreme Court, a defendant had ...
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02 Aug 2017
Three years’ jail for revenge porn under new laws in NSW
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
In June 2017, new laws were passed by NSW parliament to crack down on the ...
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27 Jul 2017
What happens after separation?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Family separation is a very difficult time for everyone involved, and to make it...
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26 Jul 2017
Was the binding financial agreement unfair? Did the court set it aside? Which case won?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A binding financial agreement (also commonly known as a prenuptial agreement or ...
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26 Jul 2017
Bullying and harassment claims in the workplace – employers need to be aware of risks
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
The modern workplace continually presents challenges for business owners and ...
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12 Jul 2017
Man cuts off neighbour’s finger with hedge clippers – was he guilty of recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm? Which case won?
by John Gooley, Hornsby
On a balmy afternoon on new year’s eve, in one of Sydney’s most exclusive ...
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06 Jul 2017
Section 32 mental health treatment plans – NSW Supreme Court clarifies requirements
by Mark Warren, Hornsby
In a recent appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Supreme Court has...
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06 Jul 2017
Unfair contracts – the law continues to develop
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Australia is often spoken of as the “land of the fair go”, but how true is ...
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30 Jun 2017
Why contempt of court matters, even for government ministers
by Maurie Stack
The independence of the judiciary from the political arm of government is a ...
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28 Jun 2017
Brother sues sister who pocketed 100% of their dad’s superannuation fund – which case won?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
A case heard in the NSW Supreme Court concerned a battle between two siblings ...
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21 Jun 2017
Plain packaging tobacco decision shows intellectual property is not sacrosanct
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Where once intellectual property rights were considered sacrosanct, a couple of ...
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21 Jun 2017
Importance of rule of law in democratic society
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Whether or not you agree with the recent judicial review of US president Donald ...
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15 Jun 2017
Rear view cameras in highway patrol vehicles and the so-called “2 km rule”
by John Gooley, Hornsby
Several matters heard recently in the local courts have featured the rear view ...
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14 Jun 2017
“Excessive self-defence” and use of force to protect yourself against an intruder
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
It’s everybody’s nightmare. A person breaks into your home and threatens ...
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13 Jun 2017
The electricity company, the farmer, the truck driver and the power line – which case won?
by Sophie Lee, Taree
A farm owner retained a truck driver to collect sheep in Queensland and drive ...
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09 Jun 2017
Think our laws are dumb? Wait till you hear the one about the Witchcraft Act 1735
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Do you ever feel caught out by a silly or obsolete law? If so, consider ...
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08 Jun 2017
Smartphone data and proof of innocence or guilt in criminal trials
by John Gooley, Hornsby
Seven years ago, in 2010, I defended a 60-year-old male client who was falsely ...
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06 Jun 2017
Celebrity criminals and the proceeds of crime – why crime doesn’t pay
by Nathan Luke
Celebrity criminals such as Schapelle Corby may be offered huge amounts of money...
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02 Jun 2017
What can you do if your roof solar panels are going to lose their direct sunlight?
by Digby Dunn, Forster
You’ve invested a lot of money installing solar panels on your roof. It’s ...
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01 Jun 2017
Checklist: practical steps to take on separation or divorce
by Rita Fisher, Leura
Going through a separation can be a challenging process. As well as attending to...
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31 May 2017
Did the hospital owe a duty of care to the friend of a mentally ill patient? Which case won?
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A Victorian man had a long history of chronic paranoid schizophrenia and was ...
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23 May 2017
Forfeiture rule: why you can’t kill your parents and then inherit their estate
by Kurt Topper
A NSW woman is campaigning to change the law so that her brother who killed ...
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18 May 2017
Time for stronger laws against revenge porn
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
One in five Australians have been affected by so-called “revenge porn” – ...
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18 May 2017
Tax Office tries to stop company transferring land after large tax assessment – which case won?
by Mark Joseph, Leura
Following a tax assessment, the corporate trustee of a family trust was found to...
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10 May 2017
Defamation, privacy breaches and misrepresentation claims: the perils of giving job references
by Nathan Luke
You apply for a job you really want, but don’t get it. Later you find out that...
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03 May 2017
The lighter side of the law: when law and comedy collide
by Geoff Roberson, Parramatta
On the face of it, there doesn’t seem to be much that is amusing about the ...
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03 May 2017
Was the company entitled to restrain its former employee from setting up a competing business? Which case won?
by Clayton Davis, Bowral
The company in question manufactured and sold school uniforms in NSW. The ...
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02 May 2017
Child custody: “My ex won’t let me see my children. What can I do?”
by Zohra Ali, Parramatta
A client recently expressed his family law dilemma: "She won't let me see my ...
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28 Apr 2017
Tree disputes with neighbours best resolved by mediation
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Tree disputes are among the most common causes of problems between neighbours in...
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20 Apr 2017
Dissolving strata title and the potential for capital gains tax (CGT) liability
by Mark Joseph, Leura
Although still uncommon, dissolving strata titles is becoming more prevalent ...
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18 Apr 2017
Was the bank customer who withdrew $2 million he didn’t have guilty of a crime? Which case won?
by Fouad Awada
In March 2010 a 22-year-old customer of St George Bank opened a new account at ...
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11 Apr 2017
Perpetrators of local online scams being brought to justice
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A few recent convictions demonstrate that some progress is being made in the ...
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11 Apr 2017
Land tax exemption for primary production may be available for property developers and land bankers
by David Crossan, Tweed Heads
Property developers and land bankers holding land for future development have ...
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06 Apr 2017
When can police detain you and ask for identification in NSW?
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
The NSW District Court recently awarded a Sydney man $3,201 for false ...
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05 Apr 2017
Benefits for both tenants and landlords in changes to NSW retail leasing laws
by Neville Hesford, Bowral
The NSW Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Bill 2016 was introduced into the ...
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03 Apr 2017
Hornsby law firm Collins & Thompson broadens horizons by joining Stacks Law Firm
by David Thompson, Hornsby
Hornsby law firm Collins & Thompson is broadening its horizons by joining ...
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31 Mar 2017
“Not guilty Your Honour, I was sleepwalking when I did it”
by Nathan Luke
A 21-year-old Coffs Harbour man was recently found not guilty of breaking into a...
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29 Mar 2017
Army officer claims unfair dismissal after sacking for homophobic views – which case won?
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
The dismissed employee had joined the Army Reserve in 1997. He then transferred ...
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28 Mar 2017
Strategic partnerships – how to avoid coming to grief
by Geoff Roberson, Parramatta
An ideal way to grow a business is to enter into strategic partnerships with ...
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24 Mar 2017
Is my privacy really protected under Australian law?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Consider these three privacy incidents: The Minister for Human Services ...
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17 Mar 2017
Pursuing a breach of property orders in family law
by Viktorija Saric
A client recently asked about her family law situation and her former partner: ...
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16 Mar 2017
NSW workers compensation scheme failing, review finds
by Maurie Stack
A review of the controversial changes to the NSW workers compensation scheme has...
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15 Mar 2017
Fencing manufacturer sues rival for infringing its registered design – which case won?
by Geoff Roberson, Parramatta
A case heard in the Federal Court in 2013 concerned a manufacturer of steel ...
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14 Mar 2017
“My ex has started a new business using our old business equipment. Can his new business be part of the asset pool in our property settlement?”
by Nathan McEwan
This is not an uncommon question. While it may seem simple at first glance, it ...
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09 Mar 2017
Checklist – ten things to remember when buying or selling real estate
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Buying or selling real estate can be daunting if you are not familiar with the ...
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08 Mar 2017
Estranged daughter brings successful family provision claim after being left out of mother’s will
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
The recent case of Jodell v Woods before the NSW Supreme Court highlights how a ...
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01 Mar 2017
Should a jury know only what is said in the court?
by Nathan Luke
A young journalist was recently convicted of sub judice contempt of court and ...
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01 Mar 2017
Motorbike rider injured in blameless accident seeks compensation from bike owner’s insurer – Which case won?
As the judge noted, it was a case that “could only have taken place in ...
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23 Feb 2017
Personal injury on a sporting field – who is liable? And who foots the bill?
by Justin Stack, Taree
We see it all the time - people doing violent things on the sports field that ...
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16 Feb 2017
Was son entitled to share of mother’s estate to boost his superannuation fund? Which case won?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A case heard in the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal concerned a 43 year old ...
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15 Feb 2017
She made his life hell but still got a chunk of his estate
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
An ex-wife who vowed she would make “what was left” of her ex-husband’s ...
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14 Feb 2017
Helping your business survive through death and divorce – family law and estate planning strategies
by Nathan McEwan and Kurt Topper
In a business context, the failure of a marriage or de facto relationship or the...
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14 Feb 2017
Should a deaf person be able to serve on a jury?
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
Gaye Lyons is profoundly deaf. She can lip read, but her usual method of ...
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02 Feb 2017
Stupidity not necessarily a sackable offence, says Fair Work Commission
by Nathan Luke
We all know not to make jokes about bombs when we go through the airport. ...
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27 Jan 2017
Relocating to another state with your child after divorce: steps you can take
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
So you’ve met the partner of your dreams and want to live happily ever after, ...
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27 Jan 2017
What happens to your business when you get divorced?
by Nathan McEwan
Whether you are married or in a de facto relationship, divorcing or separating ...
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26 Jan 2017
Were they in a de facto relationship at the time of the IVF conception? Which case won?
by Simone Timbs, Walcha
A case heard in the Family Court centred on a rather unusual dispute between two...
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25 Jan 2017
Does a bank have a duty of care to its customers during a robbery?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Imagine you are a bank customer caught up in a bank robbery. There you are ...
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19 Jan 2017
“I was approached by the police. What are my rights in New South Wales?”
by Fouad Awada
There are certain directions from police officers in NSW which must be followed ...
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18 Jan 2017
Proof that it’s worth challenging government’s compulsory property acquisition
by Digby Dunn, Forster
Thousands of people in NSW are facing having their homes and property ...
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18 Jan 2017
Documenting agreements in family law – parenting plans, consent orders and binding financial agreements
by Viktorija Saric
Recently we published the article Five good reasons to try to resolve your ...
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17 Jan 2017
Beware of black market rent-to-buy housing schemes
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
It’s hard to save up money for a deposit on a home in today’s high priced ...
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17 Jan 2017
Importance of succession planning to keep the family farm in the family
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Making sure the family farm or family business stays in the family might seem ...
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11 Jan 2017
Can spilling hot tea on a passenger make an airline liable? Which case won?
by Victoria Roy, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A case heard in the NSW Supreme Court concerned a Sydney woman who suffered a ...
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20 Dec 2016
The importance of emotional intelligence for lawyers
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Growing up and then coming to study law, I had always worried that my tendency ...
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20 Dec 2016
Why it’s OK to sue your own family or friends for injuries
by Maurie Stack
The parents of a baby girl successfully sued the girl’s grandmother for ...
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15 Dec 2016
Developer tries to terminate off-the-plan sale to cash in on soaring property prices – which case won?
by Peter Franke
Common in the contract for most off-the-plan real estate sales is what’s known...
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09 Dec 2016
Family lawyers urged to steer clients towards private mediation
by Tim Couch, Port Macquarie
In the years I have practised in family law I have become convinced of the many ...
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08 Dec 2016
Consumers urged to be wary of scams over Christmas
by Nathan Luke
While most of us think of Christmas as the season of goodwill and happy ...
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08 Dec 2016
Ten point checklist to update your estate planning
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
New year’s resolutions usually last as long as the beer and cake left over ...
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07 Dec 2016
Employing backpackers – be a fair employer and stay on the right side of the law
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
Everyone loves a bargain and backpackers are seen as an endless source of cheap ...
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02 Dec 2016
Work Christmas parties – setting boundaries of behaviour and staying out of trouble
by Nathan Luke
The circumstances in which you can sack a worker for terrible behaviour at a ...
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01 Dec 2016
What can you do if the view from your property is about to be blocked?
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
You’ve spent a huge amount of your hard-earned dollars on a home with a ...
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29 Nov 2016
Can you murder someone who’s already dead? Which case won?
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
Earlier this year, a very unusual murder trial was heard in the Victorian ...
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29 Nov 2016
Trump victory demonstrates why we need compulsory voting
by Maurie Stack
The outcome of the US presidential election provides a convincing argument for ...
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22 Nov 2016
How to make your will challenge-proof
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Challenging wills has become much more widespread, as property prices have ...
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17 Nov 2016
Questions real estate agents ask about prescribed documents in property sales
by Amy Williams, Bowral
In my work as a licensed conveyancer, I am often approached by real estate ...
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17 Nov 2016
Five good reasons to try to resolve your family law property and parenting disputes through private mediation
by Tim Couch, Port Macquarie
So you’ve separated from your husband, wife or partner. Your stress and ...
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17 Nov 2016
Beware of using a statutory demand as a debt collection exercise
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
What is a statutory demand? A statutory demand is a demand sent to a company ...
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11 Nov 2016
Maternity leave, paternity leave, partner leave, adoption leave and employee’s right to return to the same position
by Geoff Baldwin, Parramatta
“Parental leave entitlements” is a broad term covering maternity leave, ...
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28 Oct 2016
Identity checks vital to combating fraud in property transactions
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
A case in the ACT Supreme Court earlier this year, Astell v Australian Capital ...
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27 Oct 2016
Changes to strata laws in NSW aim to deliver urban renewal and boost housing supply
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
New strata laws which come into effect in NSW on 30 November introduce changes ...
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21 Oct 2016
Vale Terry Curley
by Maurie Stack
Many people have been saddened to hear of the passing of Terry Curley at the age...
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14 Oct 2016
Workers compensation changes in NSW leaving injured workers in the lurch
by Grant Avery, Taree
A study by Macquarie University has found changes the government made to the NSW...
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11 Oct 2016
Taree and District Eisteddfod’s golden year ahead
by Tim Stack OAM, Taree
Article supplied courtesy of Manning River Times. Tim Stack has been elected ...
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07 Oct 2016
Protecting the family farm with a family trust – universal panacea or double-edged sword?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
One of the best ways to protect your assets is through a family trust. However, ...
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04 Oct 2016
Compulsory acquisition of your property: stand up for your rights and don’t let yourself be bullied. Free help is available.
by Digby Dunn, Forster
Being told by the government that your home or property is about to be seized ...
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04 Oct 2016
Rotary party in Centrepoint Arcade Taree for fundraising event
by Maurie Stack
Article supplied courtesy of Manning River Times. Local Rotarians and ...
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28 Sep 2016
Proposed reforms to NSW CTP scheme to disadvantage accident victims and safeguard insurers’ profits
by Justin Stack, Taree
People injured in vehicle accidents in NSW are heading for a far worse ...
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27 Sep 2016
What questions is it legal for employers to ask job applicants during an interview?
by Nathan Luke
The process of looking for a new worker to fill a vacancy is a source of anxiety...
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22 Sep 2016
Performers gear up for Rotary Manning Valley Schools Spectacular
by Maurie Stack
Article supplied courtesy of Manning River Times. Students across the Manning...
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22 Sep 2016
Giving large gifts to your children before you die: make sure you avoid unintended consequences
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
It is not uncommon for parents to provide financial assistance to their children...
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22 Sep 2016
Discrimination against employees and job seekers who have a mental illness – legislation vs. reality
by Nathan Luke
It is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers or job seekers on ...
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21 Sep 2016
Murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, misadventure and accident – forms of death from unnatural causes
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
The Australian laws relating to murder, attempted murder and manslaughter are ...
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21 Sep 2016
Ambush marketing at the Rio Olympics – which case won?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Ambush marketing is the practice by which a company attempts to associate its ...
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06 Sep 2016
Ugg boots: the battle over trade mark rights
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Court case pits American company against Australian manufacturer American ...
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31 Aug 2016
Can you sack a worker for getting a tattoo?
by Nathan Luke
Employers can ban employees from having visible tattoos Employers are ...
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31 Aug 2016
Injured while travelling? Know your legal rights
by Victoria Roy, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Any right to compensation will depend on a number of factors Travellers who ...
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17 Aug 2016
What does an Executor execute?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
We’ve heard about people being Executors of an Estate, but what do they ...
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15 Aug 2016
Can I be sacked for a tattoo?
by Nathan Luke
A 21 year old woman applying for work as an airline flight attendant was told ...
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08 Aug 2016
I’ve missed out in a Will – what can I do?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Two Sydney teenaged sisters have launched legal action against their family to ...
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01 Aug 2016
Medical negligence compensation gap must be closed
The terrible tragedy of a baby dying after being given the wrong gas at ...
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18 Jul 2016
But I don’t want to wear high heels to work
by Nathan Luke
A young woman arrived at work on her first day as a temp receptionist all bright...
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13 Jul 2016
Vehicle accident victims lose out in CTP changes
by Justin Stack, Taree
Ninety per cent of people injured in vehicle accidents will have to battle giant...
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06 Jul 2016
Law closes in on social media abusers
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
After years of inaction against those who use social media to abuse, threaten ...
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29 Jun 2016
Airbnb laws need fixing
by Rita Fisher, Leura
One Sydney council warned a homeowner renting out part of her home to short term...
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22 Jun 2016
Why Herbert Payne deserves a statue
by Maurie Stack
At this election we should be erecting a statue of Herbert Payne out of ...
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15 Jun 2016
How to avoid lottery win ending in tears
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Yippee! After years of buying a weekly group syndicate lottery ticket at your ...
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08 Jun 2016
Phaser fire in legal battle over Klingons
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Courts sometimes hear the most bizarre cases. Lawyers are currently firing ...
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01 Jun 2016
Can prisoners vote?
In the United States whole classes of people are barred from voting because they...
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18 May 2016
New aviation laws on drones
by John Glynn, Tamworth
Drones are everywhere nowadays, and that can be a problem with the law. ...
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11 May 2016
Prince Proves Need For A Will
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Prince didn’t expect to die on 21 April 2016. The rock star was just 57 and to...
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04 May 2016
Non-Compliant Pool Could Drown Home Sale Or Lease
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
A deadline passed on April 29 to make your home swimming pool or spa compliant ...
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27 Apr 2016
Is it legal to smack my child?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
A recent Supreme Court case has thrown a new light on the controversial issue of...
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20 Apr 2016
Unpaid Work – How Far Can It Go?
by Nathan Luke
Expecting jobseekers to work for extended periods for no pay while doing ...
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13 Apr 2016
Can I Trademark My Own Name?
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
Kylie Minogue is all loco-motion defending her first name in court after a young...
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11 Apr 2016
High Flying Lawyer Lands In Stacks
by John Glynn, Tamworth
Legal eagle John Glynn is literally a high flyer. The highly experienced lawyer ...
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06 Apr 2016
How Far Can I Go In Defending Myself And My Home?
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
A murder charge brought against a man alleged to have confronted and killed a ...
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30 Mar 2016
Hulk Award Shows Danger Of Private Tapes
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
The incredible $US115 million awarded by a jury in an American court to ...
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23 Mar 2016
What is “unacceptable risk” in deciding bail?
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
Recent changes to the Bail Act mean that people charged with serious offences ...
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16 Mar 2016
Seventh Stack Joins Family Law Firm
by Ben Stack
Courtesy of Manning River Times, 15 March 2016 The seventh member of ...
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16 Mar 2016
Punitive Laws Against Cyclists Do Little To Increase Safety
by Nathan Luke
Tough new laws governing cyclists and motorists sharing the roads came into ...
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09 Mar 2016
Judge or jury trial – what’s best?
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
Suppose you are charged with a serious crime. Should you trust your guilt or ...
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03 Mar 2016
Top Criminal Lawyer Joins Stacks Law Firm In Taree
by Jessica Mackay, Taree
Courtesy of the Manning River Times 2 March 2016 Jessica Mackay has put away ...
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02 Mar 2016
Diplomatic immunity – getting away with crime
If you want to get away with a crime you should consider a career in the ...
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17 Feb 2016
Sanctuary – does it exist?
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
We’ve seen it in movies– a man pursued by soldiers or police runs to the ...
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10 Feb 2016
Court Ruling On Will Shows Importance Of Expert Advice
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
When two adult children were upset their mother had left the bulk of her $1.1 ...
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03 Feb 2016
Know Your Rights If Business Misleads
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Misleading consumers can be a costly exercise for businesses. Consumer rights ...
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27 Jan 2016
Smoking In Strata Units Getting Tougher
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
It’s getting tougher to smoke in your own home – if you live ...
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20 Jan 2016
Workplace Laws Also Apply In Pubs Around World
by Nathan Luke
Let’s say you’re a corporate executive travelling overseas and after...
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13 Jan 2016
What Is A Discretionary Trust?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
You have worked hard to build up a portfolio of valuable assets in your ...
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06 Jan 2016
Breakthrough In Hitting Back Against Online Harassment
by Nathan Luke
Many people feel powerless against harassment and abuse directed at them online ...
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30 Dec 2015
What Can Go Wrong With Wills
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
The new year is an excellent time to check your Will to make sure it is updated ...
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23 Dec 2015
Further Gains Won Back For Injured Workers
Following a long campaign by Stacks Law Firm and other concerned groups the ...
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16 Dec 2015
Sadly Christmas Is Also Scam Time
While most of us see Christmas as a joyous fun time, a time with family, catch ...
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09 Dec 2015
How to avoid Power Of Attorney pitfalls
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A NSW parliamentary inquiry was recently told of increasing problems with ...
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03 Dec 2015
Taree Lawyer Joins Top Rank Of Experts On Wills
Taree lawyer Joshua Crowther from Stacks Law Firm has been admitted to the top ...
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01 Dec 2015
Sober Reality Of The Office Christmas Party
by Nathan Luke
It’s that time of year again – the office Christmas party when...
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18 Nov 2015
What To Do When Gran Leaves It All To The Cat Society
As a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Joshua ...
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11 Nov 2015
Can Anyone Really Own Waltzing Matilda?
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
Country singer John Williamson says he’d rather go to jail than pay ...
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04 Nov 2015
Success In Fight For Injured Workers Rights
by Erin Woodward, Taree
Within weeks of this column highlighting the unfair difficulty faced by injured ...
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02 Nov 2015
Teenager Sues Pilot Over Freak Ferris Wheel Plane Crash Which Has Left Her With Fear Of Show Rides
by Justin Stack, Taree
Courtesy of Sarah Crawford, Daily Telegraph, 23 October 2015. A teenage ...
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28 Oct 2015
Beware Losing Your Heart, And Money, To Scammers
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
It can happen to any of us. Looking for love or friendship through the ...
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21 Oct 2015
Beware Sunset Clauses In Buying Off-The-Plan Property
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
It’s happening more and more. People put down a deposit on an apartment ...
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14 Oct 2015
Does Unfriending A Co-Worker Amount To Bullying?
by Nathan Luke
It’s happened to many of us – the work party you are not ...
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07 Oct 2015
Injured Workers Hurt By Court Decision On Compensation
by Erin Woodward, Taree
A recent decision in the NSW Court of Appeal could have serious ...
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30 Sep 2015
Company Is Best Trustee For SMSF
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
More and more people are considering a Self Managed Superannuation Fund and ...
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23 Sep 2015
Law Should Protect Women From Revenge Porn
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Overshadowed by recent dramatic developments in Canberra has been a push to ...
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16 Sep 2015
Law Struggles To Keep Up With Camera Loaded Drones
Farmers, miners, builders, real estate agents, media, scientists and police ...
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04 Sep 2015
Men Also Victims Of Sexual Harassment In Workplace
by Nathan Luke
Men are also victims of sexual harassment in the workplace a new university ...
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02 Sep 2015
Social media defamation actions soar
by Nathan Luke
It’s done in a fit of anger or outrage, often late at night after more than ...
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26 Aug 2015
Time To Fix Airbnb-Style Holiday Home Letting Laws
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
You wouldn’t think renting out a room in your home or the granny flat out ...
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19 Aug 2015
Deadline For Victims Of Overseas Terrorism Approaching
A sad but important deadline is fast approaching for Australian victims of ...
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12 Aug 2015
Overhaul Of NSW Workers Compensation Scheme Welcome
The announcement by the Baird NSW government that it is overhauling the ...
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07 Aug 2015
Our Cities Need To Future-Proof Infrastructure To Cater For Those Using Alternative Forms Of Transport
by Nathan Luke
Courtesy of news.com.au by Matthew Dunn on 7 August 2015 OWNING a bicycle and...
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05 Aug 2015
Licensing cyclists won’t ease pain of being hit by vehicles
by Nathan Luke
After a spate of fatal bike accidents NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay has floated ...
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29 Jul 2015
How Changes To Strata Laws Could Affect You
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
The NSW government has released draft bills reforming 55 year old strata laws ...
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22 Jul 2015
When a car park is not a road
by Justin Stack, Taree
A teacher was pushing a fully laden shopping trolley with her toddler daughter ...
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15 Jul 2015
Taxpayers Picking Up Bill For Injured Workers
Taxpayers are picking up the bill for the cost of injured workers as they go to ...
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06 Jul 2015
PTSD Ruled As Bodily Injury In Landmark Case
In a landmark decision a NSW Supreme Court judge recently ruled a person who was...
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01 Jul 2015
Where Theres A Will Theres A Way – To Challenge
If you feel hard done by over what’s left to you in a will, you are ...
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24 Jun 2015
Defamation on social media can cost
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Social media can no longer be considered a place to say whatever you like about ...
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17 Jun 2015
To Beard Or Not To Beard
by Nathan Luke
Beards have been the question in employment law lately, and it’s not good ...
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10 Jun 2015
Magna Carta Still Rules 800 Years On
by Ben Stack
We will mark a special occasion on 15 June this year; it will be eight hundred ...
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05 Jun 2015
Workplace Cancer Victims Missing Out
by Nathan Luke
A new report by the Cancer Council estimates that less than eight per cent of ...
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27 May 2015
The Extraordinary Case Of Life Produced By A Dead Man
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Medical science is progressing so quickly it is often difficult for the ...
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20 May 2015
Can I Sue If A Dog Attacks Me?
by Nathan Luke
There has been a spate of dog attacks in the media lately, so it’s ...
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13 May 2015
Beware Strange Local Laws When Travelling
Travelling around the world can be a fantastic enriching experience that will be...
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06 May 2015
When A $3 Million Inheritance Just Isnt Enough
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A bitter court battle over a $3 million inheritance shows the problems ...
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29 Apr 2015
The dog’s mine – you get the goldfish
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
Who gets the beloved family pet in a divorce can be a very messy affair. While ...
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22 Apr 2015
Passing The Ball To Stacks
Long serving Taree lawyer Spencer Davies is passing the ball to his old law ...
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20 Apr 2015
Online Pirates Fear Walking The Plank
by Anneka Frayne, Tamworth
Thousands of people who have illegally downloaded movies or television shows ...
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17 Apr 2015
Robert Locke And Stacks Unite
by Maurie Stack
Long serving Tamworth lawyer Bob Locke is merging his thriving legal practice ...
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15 Apr 2015
Plane Crashes And The Law
What are the legal rights of families who lose loved ones in plane crashes ...
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09 Apr 2015
Eisteddfod A Boom For Area
by Tim Stack OAM, Taree
Courtesy of the Manning River Times by Laura Poulson 10 April 2015 MORE than ...
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08 Apr 2015
Age Discrimination Is Costing All Of Us
Australia is losing $10 billion a year because of the reluctance of employers to...
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01 Apr 2015
Can A Corporation Own Human Genes?
An interesting legal debate reaches the High Court in April about whether a ...
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25 Mar 2015
When pranks break the law
They might be meant as fun, but pranks can end up with the prankster facing ...
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20 Mar 2015
Rotarians In Training
by Maurie Stack
Courtesy of Manning River Times 20 March 2015 Forty Rotary District ...
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18 Mar 2015
Shacking Up Whats The Law?
Australia’s Family Law recognizes that couples who live together in a ...
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11 Mar 2015
Traps In Estate Inheritance
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Two recent cases reveal traps in the laws governing estate inheritance that ...
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04 Mar 2015
Psychological Claims Getting Tougher
A female librarian was shocked when she discovered her boss had been secretly ...
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25 Feb 2015
Help – My Cruise Holiday Turned Into A Nightmare
More and more people are taking cruise ship holidays. They have the advantage of...
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18 Feb 2015
Beware Traps In New Home Building Laws
Anybody buying a newly completed home or builders doing the construction should ...
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11 Feb 2015
Privacy Laws Can Punish Facebook Revenge
The woman was shocked, outraged, embarrassed and humiliated when her ...
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26 Jan 2015
Australia Day A Chance To Celebrate Our Achievements
Australia Day gives us all a chance to celebrate our achievements and reflect on...
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21 Jan 2015
Beware Super Inheritance Traps
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Private self-managed superannuation funds can grow to be very big over time, ...
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14 Jan 2015
Whodunit? The nominal defendant, that’s who
Let’s say you are the victim of someone else’s bad driving. They disappear ...
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24 Dec 2014
I Own That Word So You Cant Use It
You’d think the use of a word would be open to all. After all ...
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22 Dec 2014
No, You Dont Have A Right To Grandpas Money
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A recent court stoush over a grandfather’s multi-million dollar estate led...
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19 Dec 2014
Unpaid Work Know Your Rights
by Nathan Luke
The Australia Institute estimates the value of unpaid overtime worked by ...
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17 Dec 2014
Sexting Gets New Laws
The practice known as ‘sexting’, sending photos of yourself or ...
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02 Dec 2014
Schoolies Abroad: Five Legal Tips What To Do When Trouble Hits
Fun loving school leavers are becoming more adventurous when it comes to ...
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21 Nov 2014
Beware The Trap In Joint Assets
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Just when you think you’ve got all your assets under control and you know ...
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19 Nov 2014
Ten Office Christmas Party Dos And Donts
Office Christmas Party season is almost upon us and all over the land HR folk ...
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11 Nov 2014
Law Cracks Down On Teen Cyber Bullies
More and more people, especially teens, are seeking seek legal advice over being...
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05 Nov 2014
Meet the law that says you’re dead when you’re not
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
One of the more unusual quirks of the law is buried away in section 35 of the ...
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29 Oct 2014
Beware The B&B Nightmare
If you want to rent out your property to short-term holiday makers, as a bed and...
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22 Oct 2014
Stealing An Image Can Prove Costly
Ita Buttrose is one of the best known people in Australia. She’s a former ...
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15 Oct 2014
What To Do After A Motor Vehicle Incident
NSW Police have announced that from October 15 officers will no longer attend ...
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08 Oct 2014
Time Running Out For Pool Owners
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
With warmer weather arriving and a deadline fast approaching, anybody who owns a...
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01 Oct 2014
Restore WorkCover Say MPs
A parliamentary committee of NSW Upper House MPs has recommended lifetime ...
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24 Sep 2014
Can I Own What Doesnt Exist?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
In Tokyo a few years ago a woman was jailed after she committed ‘virtual ...
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17 Sep 2014
Workplace Bullies Arent Always The Boss
by Nathan Luke
Most of us think of the boss when we hear stories of workplace bullying. They ...
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17 Sep 2014
Lawyer For Asylum Seeker Hamid Kehazaei Confident Of Inquest Into His Death
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Courtesy of smh, by Latika Bourke on 8 September 2014 The lawyer ...
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10 Sep 2014
Working Mothers Know Your Rights
A study by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that almost 50 per cent ...
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29 Aug 2014
Copyright – even monkeys get it
Have you heard the one about the monkey that stole a camera and took a grinning ...
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25 Aug 2014
Court Backs Conditions Set In A Will
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A recent Supreme Court case highlights how a person making a will can legally ...
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20 Aug 2014
How Terror Laws Can Affect You
Most of the focus on the government’s proposed new and tougher anti-terror...
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13 Aug 2014
Surrogacy – What Is The Law?
Surrogacy has been in the news lately, raising many questions about exactly what...
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31 Jul 2014
Trademarking Bad Taste
News that somebody sought to register a trademark on the term MH17 within a day ...
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28 Jul 2014
Whats In A Name? Plenty, Says The Law
Some day you might meet a New Zealander with the bizarre name Number 16 Bush ...
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21 Jul 2014
Does A Waiver Wave Away All Rights To Make A Claim?
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11 Jul 2014
Help! Theyre Building A Highway Through My Home
by Digby Dunn, Forster
Your home is your castle, right? It said so in that popular movie The Castle. ...
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09 Jul 2014
Is Packing Prisons The Best Way To Deal With Crime?
Our prisons are filled to bursting point as tougher sentencing by courts is ...
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01 Jul 2014
Yagoona Man Ryan Kitching Asks Driver Of Car That Struck Him To Come Forward
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Courtesy of The Daily Telegraph, by Adam Viler, 1 July 2014. RYAN ...
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27 Jun 2014
Honesty Best Policy In Resumes
An ambitious man who recently got a top job in a Sydney department store chain ...
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25 Jun 2014
Beware Of False Billing Scams
Business owners are being warned to beware of fake bills that are scamming...
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13 Jun 2014
Forget Google? Not Down Under
Ever wish Google would somehow forget to bring up the link to that embarrassing ...
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11 Jun 2014
Angry Judge Makes A Fist Of The Law
When a judge invites a defence lawyer to step outside the courtroom to settle a ...
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10 Jun 2014
Taree And District – Take A Bow
by Tim Stack OAM, Taree
Courtesy of the Manning River Times 6 June 2014 by Lauren Green. ...
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30 May 2014
Use The Law To Stop Cyber Bullies
Cyber bullying is already a huge problem and sadly it is growing, especially ...
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21 May 2014
Court Weighs Needs When Considering Will Disputes
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Wills are now being challenged at record rates partly due to the growing ...
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09 May 2014
So, Just What Is Affray?
Imagine a billionaire and a multi-millionaire, going blow for blow in a public ...
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05 May 2014
Its No Crime To Be Unlawful
There’s been quite a bit of debate recently about the finer points of law ...
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01 May 2014
Manus Detainees Seek Witness Protection
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Courtesy of smh.com.au By Michael Gordon 30 April 2014 Lawyers acting for ...
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01 May 2014
Manus Island: Lawyers Say Witnesses To Reza Berati’s Death Need Urgent Protection
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Courtesy of abc.net.au Lorna Knowles and Alison McClymont 1 May 2014...
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01 May 2014
Group Of 235 Detainees At Manus Island Regional Processing Centre Commence Action
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Stacks Goudkamp have been engaged by the “Group of 235 Detainees” at...
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01 May 2014
Cuts To Workers Comp Unnecessary, Study Finds
Changes to workers compensation brought in by the NSW government mean that an ...
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30 Apr 2014
Sacked Before You Even Start What Can You Do?
by Nathan Luke
You are offered an attractive job with a rival company. You accept the offer ...
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23 Apr 2014
Tackle Age Discrimination Before Raising Pension To 70
With all the talk of raising the age at which you can receive the pension to 70 ...
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16 Apr 2014
A handshake can legally seal a deal
You’d think that if you shook hands to seal a deal it wouldn't be worth the ...
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07 Apr 2014
Know The Road Rules For Bicycles
The recent public row between a cyclist hit when a taxi passenger opened the ...
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31 Mar 2014
Reverse Mortgages Be Careful And Get Expert Advice
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
It could be tempting in one’s older years as income withers to sign up for...
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26 Mar 2014
Top 10 Mistakes In Making A Will
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
It’s possible to write your own Will, but there are pitfalls for the ...
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20 Mar 2014
Annulment Or Divorce Is There A Choice?
The new wife was shocked to discover there was a ghost in her marriage. The ...
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10 Mar 2014
Twitter victims using law to strike back
After a landmark court ruling, people who feel they are victims of defamatory ...
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03 Mar 2014
Yes, Sometimes The Law Is An Ass
Charles Dickens was the first to say “the law is an ass” in Oliver ...
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26 Feb 2014
Selling A House? Register That Pool First
Another deadline is looming for registering household pools. From 29 April ...
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19 Feb 2014
Businesses Need To Prepare For New Privacy Laws
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Changes to the privacy laws come in next month covering how a business ...
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12 Feb 2014
Court Rules Housewife Equal Partner In Amassing Fortune
When it came time for a long marriage to end in divorce the husband argued the ...
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31 Jan 2014
Free App Games Can Cost In The Real World
More and more people are discovering that so-called ‘free’ games ...
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23 Jan 2014
How A Dead Man Can End Up With Two Spouses
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
The president of France has one. President John F Kennedy had Marilyn Monroe. ...
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17 Jan 2014
Tougher Penalties Not The Answer To Coward Punch
by Maurie Stack
One of NSW’s most senior lawyers warns government plans to bring in ...
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10 Jan 2014
Changes Coming For Sexting Laws
Current laws covering sexting – the transmission of naked or sexually ...
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03 Jan 2014
Buying A Fridge Or TV? Its Guaranteed By Law
Consumers have strong guarantee rights under law, and the Federal Court has just...
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27 Dec 2013
New Year Resolutions To Protect Your Wealth
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
It’s not the most exciting thing to do in your holidays, but some New Year...
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20 Dec 2013
Lewd Office Emails Not Automatic Sacking Offence
by Kym Luke
Three workers at Australia Post were caught sending lewd email messages to each ...
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13 Dec 2013
British Nuclear Testing: Australia Fails Veterans Again
Courtesy of indipendantaustralia.net by Joshua Dale, 12 December 2013. ...
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12 Dec 2013
Nuclear Veterans Shot Down In Human Rights Appeal
Australian veterans of the British nuclear tests in Australia have been dealt a ...
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11 Dec 2013
Nuclear Veterans Lose Legal Appeal
Courtesy of the Newcastle Herald by Joanne McCarthy, 11 December 2013 ...
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11 Dec 2013
Maralinga Nuclear Tests Case Rejected By Human Rights Commission
Courtesy of the Guardian by Paul Farrell, 10 December 2013 Commission ...
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11 Dec 2013
Blow For Nuclear Veterans As Human Rights Commission Rejects Complaint
Courtesy of The Canberra Times by Ross Peake, 11 December 2013 ...
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11 Dec 2013
Australian Veterans Affected By Nuclear Testing Lose Final Bid For Case To Be Heard
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Courtesy of ABC News by Sally Block, 10 December 2013. Australian veterans ...
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10 Dec 2013
Last Legal Appeal By Australian Nuclear Veterans Shot Down By Human Rights Commission
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Australian veterans of the British nuclear tests in Australia have been dealt a ...
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06 Dec 2013
Being Bullied? Record It In A Diary
by Kym Luke
Horrific recent reports from the Coroner’s Court looking into the suicide ...
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04 Dec 2013
Office Christmas Party Most Dangerous Time Of Year
This should be the time of year when you embrace your work colleagues in a mood ...
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25 Nov 2013
Beware The Memory On Used Digital Devices
Here’s a lesson for the digitally unwary - an increasing number of people ...
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15 Nov 2013
Lying To Get An APVO Now A Crime
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
Making false allegations in order to obtain an Apprehended Personal Violence ...
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12 Nov 2013
Be Ready For New Workplace Bullying Laws
by Kym Luke
New workplace bullying laws come into operation on January 1 and it’s ...
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11 Nov 2013
Founders Values Are Strength Of Stacks Law Firm
by Maurie Stack
Despite all the technological developments and changes to the law the community ...
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06 Nov 2013
WorkCover Cuts Hurt Workers
Many people injured at work who have been receiving ongoing medical payments ...
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28 Oct 2013
Compensation Claims Need Expert Legal Advice
You’re never ready when you are disabled by an accident. It can be a ...
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18 Oct 2013
Company Directors Need To Protect Themselves
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
For more than 200 years there has been a legal barrier between the business life...
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14 Oct 2013
The Perils Of Social Media At Work
by Kym Luke
We’ve heard of the job applicant who misses out because their face is all ...
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04 Oct 2013
10 Grounds To Challenge A Will
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Dad cut me out of his will. I was carer for a person for years yet all they left...
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27 Sep 2013
Do We Have A Legal Right To Lie?
A Californian judge recently ruled drug cheat cyclist Lance Armstrong had the ...
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20 Sep 2013
Oh No! Ive Won Lotto
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Usually winning Lotto is great. You can take a long holiday, pay off the ...
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13 Sep 2013
When photos break the law – your rights when taking photos
Note: this article was updated in April 2019. To read the updated version, ...
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06 Sep 2013
Jurors Playing Detective Risk Jail
In the classic 1957 movie 12 Angry Men juror Henry Fonda uses a bit of detective...
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02 Sep 2013
Scammers Ready To Steal Your Holiday
You are planning a holiday overseas. You search the internet and see a great ...
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26 Aug 2013
It’s good we’re forced to vote
by Maurie Stack
Voting in Australia is compulsory – we can be fined up to $50 for not voting ...
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25 Aug 2013
Weighing The Costs Of Retirement
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Courtesy of Sun Herald- Terry Smyth, 25 August 2013...
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19 Aug 2013
Power Of Attorney – myth and reality
There are a lot of mysteries, myths and misinformation around the Power of ...
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09 Aug 2013
Family Trusts Can Be Ticking Time Bomb
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Thousands of people have a Discretionary Family Trust – a popular and ...
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02 Aug 2013
It Pays To Know Consumer Rights
There’s an important lesson for both consumers and retailers in a recent ...
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30 Jul 2013
Man Punched By Bouncer Dies Before Claiming $1.8m Payout
Courtesy of News.com.au- Candace Sutton June 30, 2013 His ...
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26 Jul 2013
What Happens To My Super When I Die?
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Most people have significant amounts of money invested in superannuation funds. ...
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19 Jul 2013
Beware Good News Emails
Switching the computer on in the morning can bring wonderful news. Oh goody! An ...
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12 Jul 2013
Anti-Slavery Law Targets Forced Labour, Forced Marriage
Slavery in 2013? Surely slavery disappeared last century? Well, they may not ...
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08 Jul 2013
Help! My Widow Is Remarrying
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
You thought you’d done the right and loving thing. You left the estate to ...
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03 Jul 2013
Inquiry Into Pregnant Women At Work
by Kym Luke
What if you go on maternity leave only to be told your job is gone or you are ...
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26 Jun 2013
Government Delays Green Slip Changes To Consult Victims
by Maurie Stack
The NSW government has been forced to consult the community before it tries to ...
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19 Jun 2013
Voice Singer Fights For Injured People
Kieran Fraser sang his heart out in the TV show ‘The Voice’ last ...
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12 Jun 2013
How Racist Can I Be Before I Break The Law?
Racist comments have been in the news recently and it could be useful to know ...
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05 Jun 2013
CCTV Now Overrides Privacy Laws
Just how far can Closed Circuit Television cameras intrude upon your privacy? ...
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29 May 2013
Superman Trademark Battle Reveals No Secret Identity Allowed
A courtroom battle over a fitness firm’s effort to Trade Mark the words ...
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22 May 2013
Green Slip Changes Likely To End In Higher Fees
by Maurie Stack
Government changes to the Compulsory Third Party insurance scheme is likely to ...
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15 May 2013
10 Sexting Legal Dangers
by Ruth Whisker, Tweed Heads
Sexting – the sending of sexual images via mobile phone or the internet ...
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09 May 2013
Government Changes To NSW Compulsory Third Party Scheme
by Maurie Stack
COMMENT BY MAURIE STACK OAM, FORMER LAW SOCIETY PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN Stacks ...
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08 May 2013
Motorists Hurt By Green Slip Changes
by Maurie Stack
Courtesy of 2GB Night with Steve Price 8 May 2013 Steve speaks with ...
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08 May 2013
Legal Dangers In New Pool Safety Rules
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
New laws in NSW covering backyard swimming pools are intended to increase ...
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01 May 2013
Court Case Threatens Holiday Home Renting
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
A court case brought in the NSW Land and Environment Court last week could ...
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24 Apr 2013
The 5 Fallacies Behind Changes Planned To Green Slip Scheme
The O’Farrell government is planning major changes to the Compulsory Third...
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17 Apr 2013
Last Chance Of Justice For Nuclear Veterans
An appeal to the Australian Human Rights Commission by Australian military ...
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10 Apr 2013
Can you be fired for not smiling enough?
by Nathan Luke
Employers have the right to expect a certain standard of behavior from their ...
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03 Apr 2013
Danger Signs In NSW Governments CTP Green Slip Changes
by Maurie Stack
You are driving along obeying speed limits when suddenly a vehicle drifts to the...
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27 Mar 2013
Wedding Pics Miss The Kiss Can Law Sort The Mess?
The bride was furious. Wedding pictures taken by the professional photographer ...
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20 Mar 2013
Going Guarantor? Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
You’ve got your own home. Your children are grown up. You’re looking...
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13 Mar 2013
Top 12 Pitfalls In Buying Property Off The Plan
More and more people are buying apartments or retirement village homes ...
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06 Mar 2013
Legal Quirks Show Need For Being Precise In A Will
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
You are the chief beneficiary of a will. Trouble is, you killed the person who ...
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06 Mar 2013
Goulburn Lawyer Appointed To WorkCover Review Post
by Mark Howard, Goulburn
Article and photo courtesy of GOULBURN POST 6 March 2013 Goulburn lawyer Mark...
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05 Mar 2013
Maralinga Has Left A Toxic Legacy On Queensland
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and image courtesy of 4BC News Talk 5 March 2013 4BC Mornings: ...
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27 Feb 2013
Green Slip Changes Will Hit All Motorists
Victims of motor vehicle accidents will be the losers under plans announced by ...
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23 Feb 2013
Aussie nuke test victims seek justice
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of XINHUA NEWS - CHRISTIAN EDWARDS - 23/02/2013 Article also ...
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22 Feb 2013
Victims Of Atomic Tests Want Justice
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and media courtesy of NEWCASTLE HERALD 21/02/2013 In his log book ...
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22 Feb 2013
Maralinga Veterans Complain To Australian Human Rights Commission
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and image courtesy of THE AUSTRALIAN 21/02/2013 Maralinga ...
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22 Feb 2013
Maralinga Veterans In Last-Ditch Bid For Compensation
Media courtesy of ABC 7.30 REPORT 21/02/2013 Human rights lawyer Joshua ...
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22 Feb 2013
Maralinga Veterans Seek Justice At Last
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and image courtesy of SYDNEY MORNING HERALD - 21/02/2013, and THE AGE - ...
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22 Feb 2013
Maralinga Veterans Appeal To HRC For Justice
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Media courtesy of ABC NEWS 21/02/2013 Veterans of the Maralinga ...
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22 Feb 2013
Maralinga Veterans Appeal To Human Rights Commission
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Media courtesy of SBS 21/02/2013 Former Australian servicemen have ...
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21 Feb 2013
Nuclear Veterans Appeal To Australian Human Rights Commission
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Lawyers representing 295 military veterans and their families afflicted with ...
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20 Feb 2013
Family Trusts – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Family Trusts have been in the news quite a lot lately. They've been delved into...
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13 Feb 2013
Crackdown On Exploitation Of Unpaid Work Know Your Rights
by Kym Luke
Employers who exploit unpaid workers are facing a crackdown by the Fair Work ...
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06 Feb 2013
Law Insists De Facto Is More Than Just Friends With Benefits
The law doesn’t always have a clear definition of what constitutes a de ...
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05 Feb 2013
Wealth Protection Bulletin – Summer 2013 Edition
Limited liability companies have been an important part of the fabric of ...
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30 Jan 2013
Murder In The House – What You Must Reveal When Selling A Home
We’ve seen it often enough in horror films – the nice but unwitting ...
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23 Jan 2013
Focus On Discrimination As Governments Tighten Laws
by Maurie Stack
It is reasonable in civil society to try and prevent anyone publicly inciting ...
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16 Jan 2013
What to do when tradies stuff up
You’ve got a new roof but in the first storm it suddenly springs a leak. ...
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09 Jan 2013
Myths And Realities Of Shoppers Rights
When you discover those gadgets you found under the Christmas tree don’t ...
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02 Jan 2013
Privacy – the government takes as it gives
Changes to Australia’s privacy laws were recently announced to much fanfare by...
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26 Dec 2012
New Dads Can Get Paid Leave From January 1
If you’re pregnant don’t be surprised if the dad pleads with you to ...
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24 Dec 2012
Local Lawyers Appointed To Key Posts With WorkCover
by Maurie Stack
Impeccable Reputations: Associate director Jodie Thurgood and senior ...
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19 Dec 2012
My ATM overpays – can I keep it?
You think all your Christmases have come at once. You go to your ATM to withdraw...
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12 Dec 2012
WorkCover Appointments
by Grant Avery, Taree
Four leading Taree lawyers from Stacks Law Firm have been appointed to key new...
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12 Dec 2012
Bail Changes Disappoint Law Leaders
by Maurie Stack
On an average day half the young people in NSW juvenile detention haven’t ...
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06 Dec 2012
Forster Lawyer Awarded Key WorkCover Post
by Maurie Stack
PRESS RELEASE SPECIAL FOR GREAT LAKES ADVOCATE FROM Stacks Law Firm 6 DECEMBER...
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05 Dec 2012
Remember, There Is E-Life After Death
You think you’ve organised everything for your estate. You’ve ...
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28 Nov 2012
Working Girls Battle Motel Owners In Legal Stoush
The mining boom has led to a boom of another kind – sex workers flying in ...
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24 Nov 2012
Legal Eagle Goes The Extra Miles
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of The Sydney Morning Herald 24 November 2012 One of the ...
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21 Nov 2012
Its Office Christmas Party Time…
We are entering a dangerous season of embarrassment, drunken karaoke ...
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14 Nov 2012
Google defamation case could open floodgates
If you’ve ever searched your own name on the internet and been shocked to find...
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07 Nov 2012
Cash Economy Tempts Taxman Too
We’ve all encountered it and quite a few of us have succumbed to ...
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31 Oct 2012
Your Home No Longer Your Castle Under Looming Laws
There’s been a long-standing notion that your home is your castle. It held...
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24 Oct 2012
Free Speech Not Guaranteed In Australia
We hear it all the time on American TV shows – “the constitutional ...
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17 Oct 2012
Dont Forget Superannuation Could Help With Disability Benefits
If you are injured don’t forget to check whether you have death or ...
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10 Oct 2012
Facebook, Twitter not immune from contempt and defamation laws
Trial by Twitter and Facebook is against the law. The law regarding the ...
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03 Oct 2012
Internet Sweep Signals Crackdown On Website Businesses
Online businesses are being targeted by the Australian Competition and Consumer ...
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26 Sep 2012
Electronic Trespass Legal Defence For Stolen IPad Thrown Out
A Canberra man came home to find his iPad stolen and set out to find it. He ...
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19 Sep 2012
Were All Fracked, So Make The Best Deal Possible
by Maurie Stack
The NSW government has ruled landholders can’t lock the gates to coal seam...
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12 Sep 2012
Owners Of Penthouse Pets Fight Back
Owners of pets, or people who want to own pets in their apartments, are fighting...
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10 Sep 2012
Wealth Protection Bulletin – Spring Edition
The 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch featured a single mother (Carol) with 3 ...
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05 Sep 2012
No lights in car park – trip and fall
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Upper Lachlan Shire Council v Rodgers [2012] NSWCA 259 Judgment date: 23 ...
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05 Sep 2012
Right To Silence Should Remain A Right
by Maurie Stack
In October the NSW government will introduce legislation diluting the long ...
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29 Aug 2012
Brady Bunch Inheritance Needs Legal Protection
The popular long-running 1970s TV comedy The Brady Bunch was the first to depict...
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22 Aug 2012
Businesses Get Facebook Warning
Social media is now mainstream and businesses as well as individuals need to be ...
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20 Aug 2012
Keddies Loses Negligence Appeal
by Ben Stack
Article courtesy of Lawyers Weekly - Leanne Mezrani 20 August 2012...
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19 Aug 2012
Evaluation of the relevant criteria when determining non-economic loss and a buffer for loss of earning capacity
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Clifton & Ors v Lewis [2012] NSWCA 229 Judgment date: 30 July 2012 ...
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15 Aug 2012
Making a citizen’s arrest – myth and reality
The recent sight of Northern Territory politician John Elferink trying to make a...
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08 Aug 2012
How Facebook Can Land You In Gaol
What you post on Facebook can now land you in gaol. A 20 year old Sydney man was...
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01 Aug 2012
Company Directors Face Tougher Penalties
Company directors can be held personally liable for their firm’s unpaid ...
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25 Jul 2012
How To Hit Back Against Workplace Bullies
Bullying in the workplace – most of us have seen it, too many of us have ...
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18 Jul 2012
The Law And Alcohol
You’re a bloke out drinking with mates. It’s your shout, but the ...
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11 Jul 2012
Manslaughter Charge For Pool Death A First
The news that police have charged the owner of a backyard pool with manslaughter...
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04 Jul 2012
Workers Compensation Changes Hurt The Most Vulnerable
Within days of the NSW government passing controversial legislation severely ...
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27 Jun 2012
Discrimination against smokers – is it fair?
Discrimination against smokers is on the increase. Smokers are banned by law ...
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20 Jun 2012
Media Release From Stacks/The Law Firm On Changes To Workers Compensation
by Maurie Stack
MEDIA RELEASE FROM STACKS/ THE LAW FIRM ON CHANGES TO WORKERS’ ...
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20 Jun 2012
Critics Dispute O’Farrell Compo Claims
by Maurie Stack
Article courtesy of NineMSN 20 June 2012 Lawyers and unions have ...
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20 Jun 2012
Can You Own Your View?
For years you’ve cherished the view from your window, porch or balcony. ...
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13 Jun 2012
Sex Now Considered Part Of Work Trip Compo Coverage
Many eyebrows were raised when a court recently ruled that a woman injured ...
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10 Jun 2012
Slip and Fall on Pedestrian Crossing – Sections 5B, 5C and 5D of the Civil Liability Act considered
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Garzo v Liverpool/Campbelltown Christian School [2012] NSWCA 151 NSW Court of...
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05 Jun 2012
Prenups A Contract Of True Love?
No matter how you approach them, pre-nuptial agreements can’t ever be ...
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30 May 2012
Strata Living Know Your Rights And Obligations
More than three million people live in strata titled homes in Australia and the ...
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29 May 2012
2gb Radio Interview
by Maurie Stack
Maurie Stack, chairman of Stacks Law Firm was interviewed on 2GB by Ben ...
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23 May 2012
New Family Law Increases Protection For Children From Violence!
When family relationships break down it’s always one of the toughest areas...
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16 May 2012
Good Samaritan
The news that actor Dustin Hoffman saved the life of a jogging Australian lawyer...
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09 May 2012
Wills Theyre Not As Simple As You Might Think
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
A recent court decision in Queensland to override a man’s will that ...
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02 May 2012
Interns Unpaid Work Shouldnt Be A Rip-Off
Young people working for free seem to be part of the furniture in just about ...
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25 Apr 2012
Court Decision Throws Focus On Dangerous Dog Law
A surprise recent court decision has thrown a fresh focus on laws governing ...
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20 Apr 2012
Accident on public road leading to building site – whether an occupier/builder owes a duty of care to the contract delivery driver
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Judgment date: 20 April 2012 Miljus v Watpow Constructions Pty Ltd [2012] ...
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18 Apr 2012
Legal Advice Needed In Bankruptcy Boom
Bankruptcy is booming as the harsh effects of the global financial crisis and ...
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13 Apr 2012
$5500 Raised For Oncology Services In Taree
by Justin Stack, Taree
Article and photography courtesy of Manning River Times 13 April 2012 ...
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11 Apr 2012
Can your boss force you to work weekends?
The rush to get rid of the weekend is gathering pace. Three banks and a major ...
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08 Apr 2012
Building site accident – Was plaintiff an employee or deemed worker? – Causation
by Iain Miller, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Judgment date: 12 April 2012 Minogue v Rudd [2012] NSWSC Supreme Court ...
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04 Apr 2012
Government Targets Workers Compensation Benefits
In coming weeks the NSW government will be reviewing the whole system of ...
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28 Mar 2012
Who Owns Your Work Tweets?
You work hard and build up a good collection of work contacts and clients. In ...
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28 Mar 2012
Day At The Races To Replace Night In
by Justin Stack, Taree
Article courtesy of Manning River Times 28 March 2012 After seven years of...
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21 Mar 2012
Business Wills Essential For Smooth Transition
You don’t have to be a member of Australia’s richest family to ...
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16 Mar 2012
Maralinga Veterans Shocked By ‘Cruel’ Ruling
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Ruth Hudson, Stacks/Goudkamp lawyer and compensation specialist, features in...
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15 Mar 2012
UK Court Delivers Serious Blow To Bid For Compensation By Veterans Of Nuclear Tests In Australia
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
PRESS RELEASE FROM STACKS/GOUDKAMP LAW FIRM, SYDNEY. 15th March, 2012 The ...
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14 Mar 2012
Fracking Changes Getting Legal Advice More Necessary Than Ever
The NSW government has just announced new plans to change laws and regulations ...
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07 Mar 2012
Passive Smokers Fight Back
Smokers are a diminishing breed. Smoking accounts for 5,000 deaths a year in ...
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29 Feb 2012
Beware The Traps In Estate Planning
Recently there have been some significant Family Court decisions that could have...
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22 Feb 2012
Copyright – how to stop people pinching your work
There's a lot of talk lately about copyright. You've probably heard the howls of...
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15 Feb 2012
Be Careful What You Tweet, Blog, Text, Post Or Send
A couple of years ago nobody would know what you were talking about if you ...
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09 Feb 2012
X-Factor Winner Appears In Taree Local Court
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Troubled X-Factor winner Altiyan Childs recently appeared in the Taree Local ...
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08 Feb 2012
Youre Never Too Old
None of us are getting any younger and, with the government pushing to keep us ...
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02 Feb 2012
$350,000 Payout For Pub Bashing Victim Patrick Crilly
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and photo courtesy of The Daily Telegraph - 02 February 2012Irish ...
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01 Feb 2012
What Defines A Flood? Soon, Even Insurers Will Have To Agree
The recent heavy rain, swollen creeks and rivers in northern NSW may have left...
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25 Jan 2012
Pesky Perennials And Tree Traumas
Altercations with neighbours. They happen for a number of reasons, from noise ...
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18 Jan 2012
Injured On An International Flight?
While personal injury law is never black and white, knowing who to sue is often ...
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11 Jan 2012
Financial Stress After Christmas
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04 Jan 2012
Youngest Ever In Law Society Role
Article and photo courtesy of Great Lakes Advocate - 4 January 2012 ...
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04 Jan 2012
Junk Food Ads And The Law
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28 Dec 2011
Pub Assaults – Can Victims Be Compensated?
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21 Dec 2011
Slips And Falls During The Boxing Day Sales
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14 Dec 2011
Dont Be Scammed By A Grinch
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07 Dec 2011
Fracking Facts For Landholders
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30 Nov 2011
Beware The Office Christmas Party
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23 Nov 2011
Targeting Drunken Violence – New Laws Afoot
Were frequently swamped with news reports about alcohol-fuelled violence; from...
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22 Nov 2011
Maralinga Survivor Wants Justice
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Port Lincoln Times 22 November 2011Port Lincoln's John ...
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16 Nov 2011
Making Sense Of The Qantas Saga
Its impossible to have missed the recent uproar surrounding Qantas. Whether ...
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16 Nov 2011
Australian Nuclear Veterans’ Hopes Rest On UK Court Appeal Which Begins In London Today.
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
PRESS RELEASE FROM STACKS/GOUDKAMP LAW FIRM NOVEMBER 16 2011 Hopes of more than...
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12 Nov 2011
Tech Savvy Will Reap Benefits
by Ben Stack
Article courtesy of MATTHEW BENNS - Sydney Morning Herald Photo courtesy of ...
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09 Nov 2011
Lawyers Embrace Technological Change
by Maurie Stack
Article and photograph courtesy of Manning River Times9 November 2011 ...
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09 Nov 2011
Facebook Could Jeopardise Your Claim!
Facebook. Millions of people across the globe are members. These days its a ...
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02 Nov 2011
Dont Get Hit With Stamp Duty Twice!
You might have considered using the term, and/or nominee when buying ...
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26 Oct 2011
Applying For Credit How Privacy Laws Affect You
No one wants their personal information accessible to any Tom, Dick or Harry. ...
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19 Oct 2011
Brothels – Whats The Law?
Lately theres been a lot of media attention around brothels, with reports of...
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15 Oct 2011
Stacks/The Law Firm Wins Business Excellence Award
by Nathan Luke
Nathan and Kym Luke of Stacks Law Firm, receiving the award. Stacks Law ...
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12 Oct 2011
Buying At Auction Make Sure You Can Pay The Deposit!
by Merrill Phillips, Taree
Auctions. The expression, ‘let the buyer beware’ has never been ...
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05 Oct 2011
Making A Citizens Arrest
Its something we dont hear about too often an everyday citizen ...
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28 Sep 2011
Jail For Parents Who Kidnap Their Kids And Take Them Overseas?
Its the stuff of nightmares your partner stealing your kids and ...
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21 Sep 2011
Informal Family Agreements To Buy Property The Pitfalls
Lets face it, finding the money to buy your own property can be tough. ...
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14 Sep 2011
Dangerous Dogs Does The Law Protect Us?
Unprovoked dog attacks have been the subject of many media reports lately. Kids ...
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12 Sep 2011
Ex High Court Justice Formally Opens New Stacks/Goudkamp Office
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
PRESS RELEASE FROM STACKS/GOUDKAMP - 12 SEPTEMBER 2011 Former High ...
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09 Sep 2011
Stacks Of Support
by Mark Howard, Goulburn
Article and photo courtesy of Goulburn Post 09 September 2011 Mark ...
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08 Sep 2011
Selling a property
You’ve decided to sell your property – what happens next? It can be ...
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08 Sep 2011
Buying A Strata Property
You’ve found a strata property (eg. unit or appartment) to buy – ...
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08 Sep 2011
Buying a block of land
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
I’ve found a block of land – now what? We will explain the contract to you,...
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08 Sep 2011
Buying a house – what are the steps?
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
I've found a house – now what? We will explain the contract to you, ask the ...
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08 Sep 2011
Buying A Rural Property
You’ve found a rural property to buy – what happens next? It...
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07 Sep 2011
Chemical Leaks When Should We Be Told?
Many of us saw the media coverage about the recent chemical leaks in the ...
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31 Aug 2011
Stamp Duty Savings When You Transfer Property To Your Superfund
A useful tax planning strategy can be to transfer real estate that you own in ...
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24 Aug 2011
Read Them The Riot Act!
Riots. Weve heard about little else following the recent somewhat shocking ...
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17 Aug 2011
Will Awareness
Wills. We think about making one from time to time. Or we make one and then ...
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10 Aug 2011
The Classification Act – Computer Games And Beyond
Lately theres been media attention around computer/video games; particularly ...
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03 Aug 2011
Accidents While Working From Home
These days we tend to expect a bit of flexibility from employers when it comes ...
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29 Jul 2011
Australian Veterans Of British Nuclear Tests Hopes For Compensation Boosted By UK Court Decision
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
PRESS RELEASE FROM STACKS/GOUDKAMP - 29 JULY 2011 The hopes of hundreds ...
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28 Jul 2011
State Uproar Over Gillard Plan To Expose All Public Agencies To Civil Suits
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of The Australian - CHRIS MERRITT 28 July 2011 Every ...
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27 Jul 2011
Dont Forget About Your Most Valuable Asset
Superannuation. These days its considered one of your most important assets, ...
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20 Jul 2011
Dont Miss The Time Limit To Claim
Understanding the different time limits that apply for personal injury claims ...
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13 Jul 2011
But I didn’t sign anything!
You might think that because you haven't signed a formal contract you can't ...
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06 Jul 2011
Catching Cyber Crooks Across International Borders
Cybercrime is something we hear about all too frequently. In April, Sony had ...
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29 Jun 2011
Are We Moving Towards Same-Sex Marriage Laws?
Same-sex marriage has recently received a lot of media attention. Under the ...
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22 Jun 2011
Slaughterhouse Laws
It would be hard to have missed the recent uproar surrounding animal cruelty in...
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15 Jun 2011
Are Whistleblowers Protected?
Whistleblower is the word generally used to describe someone who exposes ...
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08 Jun 2011
Is Your Property Really Yours?
Imagine purchasing a new home, moving in 6 weeks after settlement, then finding ...
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02 Jun 2011
Men In Business
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Article and photo courtesy of Focus Magazine June 2011 It's strange how the ...
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01 Jun 2011
Have Victims Of Crime Got A Better Deal Now?
No one asks to be the victim of an act of violence. It can be both traumatic ...
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31 May 2011
Wheelchair Sports NSW 2011 Charity Golf Day
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Courtesy of Wheelchair Sports NSW 31st May 2011 Thank you to everyone ...
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25 May 2011
Whats The Definition Of Family Violence?
When relationships break down and there are children involved, family law aims ...
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18 May 2011
A Family Trust Could Save You
Theyve been around for quite some time. Those in the know set up a family...
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18 May 2011
A Good Time To Protect Your Wealth
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
The Law Company, based in the Tamworth region and who are associated with the ...
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11 May 2011
Tagging Graffiti Vandals
Next Sunday is Graffiti Action Day. Its a bit like Clean-Up Australia Day but...
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04 May 2011
The House Is Mine – We Werent De Facto! Or Were We?
And there you were thinking your relationship was safely non-de facto and ...
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27 Apr 2011
The Smack – Is It Legal?
To smack or not to smack; that is the question. Its a much debated theme ...
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20 Apr 2011
It’s After 6 – Go Away!
Weve all experienced it; salespeople turning up on the doorstep when were ...
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20 Apr 2011
Dolphin In The Ratz Ranks
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Article and photo courtesy of Manning River Times 20 April 2011 Josh ...
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19 Apr 2011
Brand New Shed – Men Celebrate The Opening Of Their Purpose-Built Facility
by Maurie Stack
Maurie Stack is the Chairman of Stacks/Law Group Article and photo ...
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15 Apr 2011
Taree Eisteddfod – Your Time To Star
Tim Stack is a director of Stacks Law Firm in Taree Article and photo ...
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13 Apr 2011
Breaking The Law In A Group
The basic idea of complicity law is that you can be convicted of a crime even ...
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06 Apr 2011
Conveyancing Enters The 21st Century
These days, electronic transactions are pretty much the norm. From ordering ...
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30 Mar 2011
Why being forced to vote is a good thing
Many of us may be frustrated at the latest election result; others ...
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23 Mar 2011
NSW Electoral Law
Ah its that time again. Vehement promises of change from the Premier and the ...
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16 Mar 2011
It’s times like these we consider our own mortality
Floods, cyclones and earthquakes tend to get us thinking. Things sometimes ...
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15 Mar 2011
You’re Invited…
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
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09 Mar 2011
Mother Nature Versus Beachside Living
Youd imagine that owning a beach house might serve to reduce stress levels. ...
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02 Mar 2011
Gun Laws
Discussion about gun laws in Australia always has the potential to generate ...
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23 Feb 2011
But I Made A Will!
Most people would be horrified to think that their estate might not end up in ...
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16 Feb 2011
Making Sense Of Flood Insurance
Where did the water come from? is the question insurance companies ...
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11 Feb 2011
Warning Against Litigation On Spec
by Ben Stack
Article courtesy of The Australian - By Josephine Kelly February 11, 2011 ...
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11 Feb 2011
Judge Savages Keddies For Misconduct
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of the Australian Financial Review - By Alex Boxsell ...
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09 Feb 2011
But What Caused The Water To Damage Your Property?
What is a flood? You might think the answer obvious but take a close look at a ...
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08 Feb 2011
More Improper Conduct From Keddies
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Justinian February 8, 2011 The former partners of the ...
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08 Feb 2011
Keddies’ ‘Hopeless’ Claim Under Fire
by Maurie Stack
Article courtesy of Sydney Morning Herald - By Louise Hall COURTS February 8,...
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04 Feb 2011
Keddies’ Conduct “Disturbing”: Judge
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Lawyers Weekly February 4, 2011 A District Court ...
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02 Feb 2011
Resolving Disputes Across International Borders
Many companies in Australia conduct business with companies and individuals ...
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30 Jan 2011
Land plan comment draws legal action
Article courtesy of Sydney Morning Herald - By Alex Mitchell January 30, 2011...
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26 Jan 2011
Looting Laws
We are all familiar with a number of major natural disasters across the globe ...
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19 Jan 2011
New Renting Rules
Ah the lot of the lowly tenant. At the mercy of the evil landlord; evicted ...
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12 Jan 2011
Should Crooks Be Able To Get Their Sentences Reduced?
When someone commits a crime there are laws that govern the kind of sentence ...
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05 Jan 2011
Its Crunch Time Get Your Finances Back On Track
Its hard to believe its that time of year again. Yet here we are; 2011. It ...
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29 Dec 2010
New Paid Parental Leave Kicks In January 1st
Its been a long time coming and a hard won battle but Australias new paid ...
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22 Dec 2010
Slips And Falls In The Silly Season
Its that time of year again. Frantic shoppers, busy stores, increased ...
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20 Dec 2010
Action Under Way To Create Jobs
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Stacks Law Firm senior solicitor in Tweed Heads and Stacks Business director ...
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17 Dec 2010
Going In To Bat For Rex
by Maurie Stack
Article courtesy of Manning River Times - HELEN MANUSU 17 December 2010...
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15 Dec 2010
Pontoon A New River Attraction
by Maurie Stack
Article courtesy of Wingham Chronicle 15 December 2010 Tim and Ray Stack, ...
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08 Dec 2010
Kids Born Through Surrogacy Just Got A Better Deal
Surrogacy has long been a contentious issue. While some would argue that a ...
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01 Dec 2010
Contracts In The Electronic Age
It would be difficult to miss the fact that technology has changed the way we ...
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24 Nov 2010
The Family Violence Bill
Since the Howard Government introduced the concept of Shared parenting ...
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24 Nov 2010
British Ruling Hits Diggers’ Bid For Bomb Test Damages
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of The Age - DAN OAKES 24 November 2010 Australian ...
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23 Nov 2010
Disappointing Result For Australian Nuclear Veterans In UK Court
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
PRESS RELEASE FROM STACKS / THE LAW FIRM The British Ministry of Defence ...
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13 Nov 2010
Law Firm Adopts Struggling Family
Article courtesy of Tweed Daily News - PATRICK WILLIAMS The spirit of ...
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13 Nov 2010
A Moving Story – Law And Legal Affairs
by Maurie Stack
Article courtesy of Sydney Morning Herald - KEELI CAMBOURNE Leaving ...
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10 Nov 2010
Farewell To The Revenge Hedge
Neighbour disputes are nothing new. From offensive noise to overhanging ...
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07 Nov 2010
Wheelchair Users Celebrate National Awareness Week
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of ParaQuad NSW 7 November 2010 The Chairman of ...
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05 Nov 2010
Stepping Into Someone’s Wheels For A Day
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of ParaQuad NSW 5 November 2010 Instead of putting ...
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04 Nov 2010
Men Of League Experience Wheels For A Day
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of ParaQuad NSW 4 November 2010 Spinal cord injury is ...
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03 Nov 2010
Are You Prepared For Your Company To Fail?
All businesses run the risk of failure. You cant always predict what lies ...
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30 Oct 2010
Victims Test Justice System
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of The Independent Weekley - MELISSA MACK 30 Oct, 2010...
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27 Oct 2010
Have The Floodgates Opened For Sexual Harassment Claims?
by Kym Luke
It was difficult to miss the publicity surrounding Kristy Fraser-Kirks sexual ...
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20 Oct 2010
Asbestos Danger Still Lurks
There is perhaps nothing more frightening to a parent than hearing that the ...
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13 Oct 2010
Is Your Marriage Valid?
Recent media reports have drawn attention to the law surrounding marriage; ...
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06 Oct 2010
Young Guns 2010: The Young Guns Of Private Practice
Article courtesy of LexisNexis - LAWYERS WEEKLY Oct 6, 2010 The future...
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06 Oct 2010
Legal Rights Of Same-Sex Couples
The legal recognition and rights of same-sex couples has long been a ...
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29 Sep 2010
Mandatory Sentencing
Few could forget the tragic circumstances around the recent shooting of a young...
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22 Sep 2010
Getting Federal Laws Passed Just Got Harder
The election has dominated the press for several months. Weve watched closely...
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18 Sep 2010
After 23 Years In Tamworth, The Law Company Is Broadening Its Horizons
by Maurie Stack
Article and photo courtesy of Northern Daily Leader 18 September 2010 ...
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15 Sep 2010
Are You Willing To Protect Your Family?
This week the NSW government is focusing on getting people to write a will, ...
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08 Sep 2010
Pokie Laws
Poker machine law in NSW has long been a contentious issue. Poker machines ...
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01 Sep 2010
Getting Kids Educated
Education has received a fair bit of attention in recent months. The ...
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31 Aug 2010
Broadband Links Vital For Work
by Maurie Stack
Article and photos courtesy of Manning River Times Tuesday, 31 August 2010...
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25 Aug 2010
NSW Bushfire Policy Does It Measure Up?
Few could have forgotten the tragedy around the Victorian Black Saturday ...
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18 Aug 2010
Voting and the law
It would be difficult to miss the fact that we are approaching a federal ...
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11 Aug 2010
Who Is The Nominal Defendant?
What happens if you fall foul of someone else's bad driving on the roads but ...
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06 Aug 2010
2010 Icon Awards
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of LexisNexis LAWYERS WEEKLY 6 August 2010 A young ...
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04 Aug 2010
Family Marks Matriarch’s Centenary
by Maurie Stack
Article and photos courtesy of Manning River Times Raising a glass for mum:...
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04 Aug 2010
Adopting A More Flexible Attitude
Flexible work arrangements. It certainly sounds good. Many Australian parents...
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29 Jul 2010
State Refuses To Fund Maralinga Court Battle
by Ruth Hudson, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Stacks Law Firm is representing 240 military ...
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28 Jul 2010
How To Deal With Neighbourhood Noise Issues
Many of us have experienced a noisy neighbour at one time or another. Weve ...
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23 Jul 2010
$7.5m For Hit-Run Teen Georgina Woods
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and photo courtesy of The Daily Telegraph - JANET FIFE-YEOMANS July ...
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21 Jul 2010
Its Traumatic Enough – Make It Easier
by Tony Mitchell, Tweed Heads
Writing a will. Its something many of us never quite get around to doing. ...
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16 Jul 2010
Fees Policy No Winner For Clients, Says Judge
Article courtesy of Brisbane Times - JOEL GIBSON LEGAL AFFAIRS July 16, 2010...
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14 Jul 2010
Keep Them Safe – New Child Protection Legislation
There is little question that NSWs child protection system has had some ...
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09 Jul 2010
Regional Law Society Presentation
by David Fryatt, Taree
David Fryatt - solicitor from Stacks Law Firm, Taree - will be a presenter at ...
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07 Jul 2010
Staying Home Option For Domestic Violence Victims
Leaving home and seeking refuge elsewhere has tended to be the only real ...
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01 Jul 2010
New Director For Stacks Goudkamp
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30 Jun 2010
Women Still Struggling To Make Partner
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
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30 Jun 2010
Psychiatric Injury – The Aftermath Of A Disaster
It would be difficult to dispute the fact that seeing another person being ...
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23 Jun 2010
Wherever I Lay My Hat
Most of us have some idea about the process for resolving disputes between ...
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21 Jun 2010
Wealth Protection Will
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21 Jun 2010
Superannuation Borrowing Rules
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21 Jun 2010
Funded Business Succession Agreements Brochure
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21 Jun 2010
Enduring guardianship and power of attorney
You can view the brochure here: Enduring Guardianship and Power of Attorney
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16 Jun 2010
Organ Donation – Not Your Decision
Lately were being bombarded with ads about organ donation. In particular, ...
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09 Jun 2010
Should International Child Abduction Be A Crime?
It seems logical to assume that a parent who takes their child to another ...
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02 Jun 2010
The Dangers Of ‘Chat’
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26 May 2010
The Cheeseburger Bills – Food For Thought
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19 May 2010
Dui – Some Misconceptions
Weve all heard of DUI (driving under the influence). Many of us have ...
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12 May 2010
What Lies Beneath – The Pool Safety Debate
by Digby Dunn, Forster
When questioned about pool maintenance, many owners might tell you they spend...
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05 May 2010
The doctrine of frustration
We all experience frustration, particularly when things happen that are ...
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28 Apr 2010
Program Introduces Kids To Water
by Bill Akhurst, Forster
Article and photo courtesy of The Greate Lakes Advocate 28 April 2010 ...
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28 Apr 2010
Asylum Seekers And The Law
Its difficult to watch the news these days and not see something about ...
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21 Apr 2010
Medical Procedures Gone Wrong
Life is full of uncertainties. We cant always predict what is in store for ...
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07 Apr 2010
Protecting your good reputation
Your reputation is precious. You spend your lifetime acquiring it. It ...
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31 Mar 2010
Faulty Products Know Your Rights
Many of us have seen the recent media reports about product recalls by car ...
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28 Mar 2010
Australian Victims Of Nuclear Testing Sue U.K.
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Global Post - MARINA KAMENEV March 27, 2010 SYDNEY,...
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24 Mar 2010
The Shared Parenting Debate Continues
by David Fryatt, Taree
Its hard to dispute the logic behind the shared parenting laws that were ...
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10 Mar 2010
Drug driving – the lick test
by David Fryatt, Taree
Many of us have experienced a random breath test. We've all seen the RTA ...
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05 Mar 2010
Hunter, Central Coast Vets File For Legal Action
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and photos courtesy of The Herald - JOANNE MCCARTHY Atomic testing ...
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03 Mar 2010
Victims Of 2003 Wary Of Fire Trial
by Mark Howard, Goulburn
Stacks is fighting for justice for victims of the 2003 Canberra bushfire in ...
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03 Mar 2010
Tom Goudkamp Interviewed On WSFM
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Tom Goudkamp from STACKS/GOUDKAMP was interviewed on WSFM discussing the ...
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03 Mar 2010
Maralinga Blast Survivors Sue
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of The Courier Mail - IAN MCPHEDRAN March 03, 2010 MORE...
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03 Mar 2010
Compulsory Land Acquisition – What Are Your Rights?
Its hard to believe that land that you own could be taken from you and ...
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02 Mar 2010
Aborigines To Sue British Government Over Tests
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Adelaide Now and The Advertiser Australian aborigines...
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01 Mar 2010
The Day The Black And Red Cloud Came For Us
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and photograph courtesy of Adelaide Now and The Advertiser March 1, ...
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01 Mar 2010
Blair To Fight For Australian Bomb Test Victims
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Cherie Blair, the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and prominent...
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01 Mar 2010
100 South Australians Join Class Action
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article and photo courtesy of Adelaide Now and The Advertiser March 1, 2010 ...
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24 Feb 2010
The plight of the humble “doggy bag”
Gone are the days when you could over-order at a restaurant and simply ask...
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24 Feb 2010
Sailing Launched
by Bill Akhurst, Forster
Article and photo courtesy of Great Lakes Advocate 24 February 2010 ...
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17 Feb 2010
The Decision To Sue Your Attacker
It would be nice to think that all victims of an act of violence could ...
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11 Feb 2010
Nuclear Veterans Want Better Compo Deal
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
RAAF veteran Geoff Gates drove back and forth through the South Australian bush ...
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10 Feb 2010
Farm Succession – Keeping It In The Family
by Michael McHugh, Tamworth
Making sure the family farm stays in the family might seem pretty straight ...
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07 Feb 2010
After The Fallout
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of The Sun-Herald - TERRY SMYTH February 7, 2010 ...
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04 Feb 2010
Alan Jones On 2GB Talks To Ric Johnstone
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Feb 4, 2010 Alan Jones on 2GB talks to Ric Johnstone, president of the ...
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31 Jan 2010
Sydney Firm To Take On British Government
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Sydney Law firm Stacks will represent the Australian Nuclear Veterans ...
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27 Jan 2010
Flexible Work Arrangements For A Modern World
Having children is part of family life. You only have to look around to see ...
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23 Jan 2010
Nuclear Test Veterans Take Claim To UK Courts
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Transcript and audio material courtesy of ABC News' AM Saturday, January 23, ...
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22 Jan 2010
Tom Goudkamp Spoke On ABC Central Coast
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Stacks/Goudkamp lawyer Tom Goudkamp spoke on ABC Central Coast about the class ...
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22 Jan 2010
Wheelchair Champion Opens Liverpool Law Office
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Paralympic legend Louise Sauvage last night opened the new Liverpool office of ...
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22 Jan 2010
Wheelchair Rugby To Headline Wheels For A Day
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Aticle courtesy of ParaQuad NSW 22 October 2010 To launch Spinal ...
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20 Jan 2010
Media Release On Veterans Class Action Case
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A special website was launched today as part of a campaign to win justice for ...
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20 Jan 2010
Adoption – Navigating The Mine Field
Talk to anybody who has attempted to adopt a child in Australia and you will ...
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16 Jan 2010
Veterans Clear To Chase Compo Over Brit N-Tests
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of WA Today - ANDREA HAYWARD January 16, 2010 (this article ...
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13 Jan 2010
Post-Christmas Financial Stress
Its incredibly easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of Christmas ...
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12 Jan 2010
Push For Aboriginal Cultural Centre
by Maurie Stack
Article courtesy of Manning River Times - HELEN MANUSU 12 Jan, 2010 08:25 AM...
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06 Jan 2010
Hitting Crooks Where It Hurts
Crime Lords have long gotten away with their role in criminal activities. ...
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27 Dec 2009
Rail Passenger Injuries Soar
Article courtesy of Sun-Herald - LISA CARTY December 27, 2009 THE ...
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27 Dec 2009
Blind Man Sues After Fall On To Tracks
by Grant Avery, Taree
NOTE: If you are injured in an accident that could have been prevented with ...
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23 Dec 2009
Child sex offences – the future
As a nation, we are sometimes unforgiving when it comes to offences involving ...
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16 Dec 2009
Nuke Test Survivors To Take Battle To UK
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Sydney Morning Herald - ANDREA HAYWARD December 16, 2009...
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16 Dec 2009
Maralinga Vets Join British Class Action
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Pia Akerman - The Australian AUSTRALIANS exposed to ...
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16 Dec 2009
Maralinga Case Press Release
by Tom Goudkamp OAM, Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Article courtesy of Frank Walker - Media consultant for Stacks Law Firm 0417 ...
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09 Dec 2009
Where There’s A Will…
by Joshua Crowther, Taree
Writing a will is something we may not want to think about ...
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