Commentary
Notes on cases, procedure and the law — general commentary, not legal advice
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Lessons from a Recent Possession Stay Application: TNAL507 Pty Ltd v Saliba [2026] NSWSC 647
I recently appeared for the defendants in TNAL507 Pty Ltd v Saliba [2026] NSWSC 647 (alt), an application before Emmett J to maintain a…
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Welcome to the NSW Bar: Chun-Yuan Shieh
Chun-Yuan Shieh ( Chun Shieh ) was recently called to the bar and no doubt will become a fine advocate as criminal law barrister.…
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Clowes & Konig [2021] — contention as to court jurisdiction
In Clowes & Konig [2021], Mr Strik acted for the applicant, Mr Konig (husband), in the Family Court of Australia. The judgment was delivered…
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R v Mohamed Hussien [2021] — application for bail
In R v Mohamed Hussien [2021], Mr Strik acted for the applicant/accused Hussien in a bail application in the District Court of NSW. The…
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When ‘sitting out’ isn’t enough: Tanit & Tanit and the cooling-off question
The conduct rules of the Australian Bars all impose a “sitting out” period on former judges before they may appear as counsel in their…
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When “Reasonable Suspicion” Isn’t: R v Nguyen [2025] NSWDC 567
When “Reasonable Suspicion” Isn’t: R v Nguyen [2025] NSWDC 567 R v Nguyen [2025] NSWDC 567 How a “fidgeting” driver and a hunch cost…
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MacLean v Richmond Valley Council [2026] NSWCA 66
MacLean v Richmond Valley Council [2026] NSWCA 66 Background On 8 March 2023, Lisa MacLean tripped on a 23mm “raised lip” between two concrete…
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EV charging coming to a strata complex near you
THE RIGHT TO CHARGE: WHAT NSW APARTMENT OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROPOSED EV CHARGING REFORMS Too long; didn’t read A bill currently…
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Calling the bluff: how to stop an opponent inflating property valuations
Too long; didn’t read When a party in family law proceedings overstates or understates a property’s value to gain a strategic advantage, a well-drafted…
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Section 68B Injunctions and the Critical Drafting Requirement to Enliven Police Powers of Arrest
TL;DR: When drafting injunctions under section 68B of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), the operative clause of the order must expressly state that…