Commentary
Notes on cases, procedure and the law — general commentary, not legal advice
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Possession:
From R v Amanatidis [2001] NSWCCA 400 9 Possession of a thing in the criminal law involves physical control or custody of the thing…
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School Selection Re G: Children’s SchoolingSchool Selection
@ para 65: “…it is important to remember that in Australia, whilst the welfare (or best interests) of the child are, by statute, the…
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[NKT] Pty Ltd v Commissioner for Fair Trading [2024] NSWCATAD 85
The case involves an application by [NKT] Pty Ltd for review of a decision by the Commissioner for Fair Trading to refuse renewal of…
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Chief Health Officer, NSW Health v FRC
In summary, the Tribunal confirmed a public health order made in respect of a person with HIV, to manage the public health risk posed…
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FGL v Commissioner for Fair Trading [2022] NSWCATOD 29
This case concerns an application by FGL for a certificate of registration as an assistant real estate agent in New South Wales. The key…
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Successful District Court Appeal – Client immediately released. MH was sentenced to 3.5 years gaol in the Local Court
27 March 2024 Matter of [MH] 2022/00229517. I was instructed by Joanna Pasternak of Lamont Law to achieve this wonderful outcome for the client.…
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When business interests collide in family law
MROWKA -v- FORMAT FINISHING PTY LTD [2007] WADC 59 https://jade.io/article/8455 11 In relation to property interest and corporations in Tuck v Tuck (1981) FLC…
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Women’s Safety in Family Law
In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s important to be aware of the safety implications surrounding digital communication and how they can affect your personal…
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Retirement of the Chief Justice, the Hon Susan Kiefel AC
CEREMONIAL SITTING OF THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE RETIREMENT OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE THE HON. SUSAN KIEFEL AC AT…
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Victims Support Levy (VSL) and Court Costs Levy (CCL)
Navigating the legal system can be a daunting experience, especially if you find yourself facing criminal charges. In New South Wales (NSW), in addition…