Table of Contents How Do I Lodge a Complaint With The ATO? Legal Advice ATO Complaints Guide As a taxpayer in Australia, you have certain rights and expectations when dealing with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). While the ATO strives to provide quality service and assistance, there may be instances when you feel dissatisfied or encounter issues during your interactions…
Table of Contents What Is Jones v Dunkel Rule? Application of Jones v Dunkel in Civil Cases Application of Jones v Dunkel in Criminal Cases in NSW Exceptions to the Rule of Jones v Dunkel Does Jones v Dunkel Apply in Criminal Cases in NSW? The legal landscape is shaped by landmark cases that establish fundamental principles and guide the…
Table of Contents What Is Considered ‘Illegal Dumping’? Illegal Dumping Fines NSW What to do if You Received an Illegal Dumping Fine? Illegal Dumping NSW The EPA diligently upholds stringent regulations against illegal dumping, aiming to impose substantial penalties on offenders for their potential impact on human health and the environment. This serves as a deterrent against future instances of…
Table of Contents What Does Ex Parte Mean? Urgent Application Family Court Limitations and Consequences of Ex Parte Applications Ex Parte Application in Family Law During family law proceedings in Australia, there may arise circumstances that demand immediate attention and intervention from the courts. An Ex Parte application is one such legal mechanism that allows parties to seek urgent relief…
Table of Contents The Principle of Punishment and Deterrence The Principle of Protection The Principle of Proportionality The Principle of Mitigation and Aggravation Principles of Sentencing In NSW The criminal justice system is designed to maintain social order, protect individuals, and deter criminal behaviour. One of the crucial aspects of the justice system is sentencing, where judges and magistrates determine…
Table of Contents Understanding the Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) Can the Protected Person Contact the Respondent? Protected Person Breaching AVO Can The Protected Person Contact The Respondent? In Australia, an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a legal order designed to protect individuals from violence, harassment, or intimidation. AVO proceedings are not under criminal law but is a quasi criminal matter….
Table of Contents What is a Statutory Declaration? Who Can Witness a Statutory Declaration in Australia? Can a Relative Sign a Stat Dec? Witnessing Guidelines for Statutory Declarations Can a Family Member Witness a Statutory Declaration? In Australia, a statutory declaration is a legally recognised written statement that allows individuals to declare the truthfulness of certain facts under oath. Statutory…
Table of Contents What is a Child Impact Report? Who Prepares a Child Impact Report? Procedure to Obtain a Child Impact Report in Family Law Proceedings Who is a Child Court Expert in Family Law in Australia? What Is a Child Impact Report? In family law proceedings in Australia, the best interests of the child are of paramount importance. To…
Table of Contents White Collar Meaning White Collar Crime Statistics Australia What is a White Collar Crime Lawyer? Famous White Collar Crimes in Australia What Is White Collar Crime in Australia? White collar crime is a term that refers to non-violent, financially motivated offences committed by individuals or corporations typically in the business or professional sector. In Australia, these crimes…
Table of Contents The Law on Sexual Touching in NSW Punishment Sexual Touching Legal Defence to Sexual Touching Offence Is Sexually Touching Someone a Criminal Offence? Sexually touching someone without their consent is a criminal offence in NSW. On December 1, 2018, the offence of Indecent Assault was replaced by the offence of Sexual Touching in New South Wales. This…