Commentary
Notes on cases, procedure and the law — general commentary, not legal advice
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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…
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Related-party loans in family law: Han & Han [2026] FedCFamC1A 54
Austin J has again delivered a judgment of real practical value for family law practitioners. This decision provides clear and accessible guidance on how…
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Can You Really Go to Jail for Lying in Family Court?
The short answer is yes — and a Melbourne man found that out the hard way in April 2025. Most people going through a…
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Annulment of an Apprehended Violence Order in NSW under section 84: pathway and its consequences for firearms licensing
Solicitors representing defendants in apprehended violence order proceedings are familiar with the immediate consequences that flow from the making of an order. What is…