Given the high rate of vaccination in NSW, and the endemic nature of the Omicron variant, many of the existing rules surrounding COVID-19 have either been eased or entirely scrapped. However, it is still important to be aware of what rules are still in place, to both keep yourself safe and to ensure you are…
This year, NSW will be running a double demerit period from the 24th of December until the 3rd of January, capturing a large part of the summer holiday break. The double demerit point scheme applies for the following types of offences: Speeding Illegal use of mobile phones Not wearing a seatbelt Riding without a helmet…
New Sexual Consent Laws Pass NSW Parliament Major reforms have passed through NSW Parliament last week, setting clearer legal boundaries for what is considered sexual consent. The new laws require that ‘affirmative consent’ must be obtained before engaging in sexual activity. In criminal sexual trials, people accused of such a crime who hope to raise…
COVID-19 has caused major changes to the legal system and to how we run our office. Read here for more info
From the 27th of March 2021, new legislation has been in place to regulate the use of mental health defences in criminal cases. The new Act, known as the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, has remade and replaced the old Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990. What are the changes? The…
Conveyancing is the name of the process in which all of the requirements for a sale of property are performed and certified. This can involve submitting essential documents and undertaking critical searches before a home or piece of land is transferred from the seller to the purchaser. Brady and Associates Lawyers are conveyancing experts. We…
