How long does it take to get demerit points back in New South Wales?
The demerit point scheme in New South Wales is regulated by Part 3.2 of the Road Transport Act 2013, and its related regulations. How many demerit points do I have to accrue before I am suspended from driving? The law...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 5 to 11 April 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Parliament Proposes ID Checks to Open Social Media Accounts A recent inquiry into violence and bullying recommended a 100 point ID check to open social...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 29 March to 4 April 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Watchdog Finds that Police Harassment of Lawyer Was “Serious Misconduct”, But Does Not Recommend Dismissal The police “harassment and intimidation” of the lawyer to prevent...
What’s the difference between a ‘surety’ and ‘security’ in a NSW Bail Application?
The mainstream media often uses the term ‘surety’ to denote money or other valuable property provided to guarantee a person’s bail.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Can I Appeal the Refusal or Revocation of a Firearms Licence? There are circumstances where an appeal can be lodged against a police refusal or...
Can I Appeal the Refusal or Revocation of a Firearms Licence?
If you are refused a firearms licence, or your existing firearms licence has been revoked, you will receive a written notice from police advising you of this. If you are unsatisfied with the decision, you have 28 days from the...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 15 to 21 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: NSW Police Commissioner Grilled Over Handling of Christian Porter Investigation Mr Fuller made a number of questionable claims and startling admissions when questioned in parliament...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 8 to 14 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Abortion Is No Longer a Crime in Australia South Australia has become the final jurisdiction to formally repeal the crime of abortion. Click here to...
The ‘Rule of Law’ – A Convenient But Misunderstood Excuse
It’s been a month since the first allegations of sexual assault made by Brittany Higgins erupted in Federal Parliament, paving the way for other women to come forward with allegations against the same man. There have also been two allegations...
Doctors Must Be Given Every Opportunity to Attend a Disciplinary Hearing
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) has responsibility for investigating complaints made about health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists. If the HCCC finds a practitioner unfit to practise by reason of, for example, engaging in professional...
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