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Mobile phone users should not look down to check that text while driving!
Transport New South Wales announced the implementation of a plan to catch drivers who use their phones while driving.
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Who will know what is on my criminal record?
When a conviction is 'spent', it need not be disclosed and it will not be shown on an individual's criminal history.Kells - Article
3 reasons to document your family loan
If, as a parent, you give money to your child and expect to be repaid, it is a good idea to document the arrangement.Kells - Article
Does my neighbour have to contribute for the new fence?
The general rule is that neighbours contribute equally to the cost of a fence that is 'reasonable' in the circumstances.Kells - Article
Registering your security interest on the PPSR (Personal Property Security Register)
A security interest is an interest in personal property that secures payment of a debt or any other obligation.Kells - Article
Charged with drink driving? Can your employer sack you?
Sometimes an employer can lawfully terminate your employment. Some of the factors considered by the FWC are discussed.Kells - Article
Sharing custody is hard enough, without COVID-19!
Shared parenting arrangements need strict schedules, so it may be difficult to adapt to these sudden, COVID-19 changes.Kells - Article
Want to successfully contest a Will? Simply being eligible to claim is not enough
If the eligibility criteria can be met, the applicant must also show a lack of adequate and proper provision in the will.Kells - Article
Who is a dependent for the purposes of your superannuation death benefit?
The beneficiary you nominate must be a dependent or an individual with an interdependency relationship with the deceased.Kells - Article
Are you experiencing issues with your lease since the outbreak of COVID-19?
Recent laws in NSW have been amended to support both landlords and tenants in light of the impact of COVID-19.Kells - Article
The Australian Capital Territory is going green - legalised marijuana
The ACT has passed a bill which will see the possession of cannabis legalised for the first time in Australian history.Kells - Article
Make good provisions in commercial leases – a point of frequent contention…
Make good provisions in leases impose an obligation upon tenants to return the property to its pre-lease condition.Kells - Article
What to expect in your first family law appointment?
It is vital to seek expert legal advice at the first opportunity when separating or considering separating from your partner.Kells - Article
Proposed new law offers additional protection to consumers and small businesses
New draft legislation proposes to amend the ACL and the ASIC Act in relation to the unfair contract terms regime.Kells - Article
Harsher penalties for drink and drug driving in NSW
NSW drivers will face harsher penalties for driving a motor vehicle with alcohol or illicit substances in their system.Kells - Article
Do our kids get to have a say if we are separating?
The Court can, in certain circumstances, appoint an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) to represent the children.Kells - Article
My partner and I are separating… what happens with our child?
If a court needs to decide a parenting application, the best interests of the child is the paramount consideration.Kells - Article
What is a death certificate and why do I need one?
Death certificates can be used to administer an estate and are also important for historical purposes.Kells - Article
What to do when a person dies
A list of some of the things that you may need to attend to when someone dies.Kells - Article
Sports stars and drug cheats – changes to World Anti-Doping Code for Substances of Abuse
From 1 January 2021, professional athletes who test positive to substances of abuse face a maximum ban of three months.Kells