Commentary
Notes on cases, procedure and the law — general commentary, not legal advice
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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…
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Digital Driver’s Licence Dilemma: A Cautionary Tale from Down Under
In the age of technology, where everything is available at the touch of a button, even our driver’s licences have gone digital. But what…
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Crash Course in Justice: Expertise Meets the Courtroom
Introduction In a collision of legal minds, the Supreme Court of South Australia recently tackled a fascinating question: Can a police officer, without formal…
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KNIGHT v. THE QUEEN (1992) 175 CLR 495
KNIGHT v. THE QUEEN (1992) 175 CLR 495 5 November 1992 Criminal Law Criminal Law—Attempt—Attempted murder—Mental element—Intent to kill—Intent dependent on inference from other…