Understanding the changes to “Ticketless” parking fines Have you recently been fined for a parking offence without a physical notice? You’re not alone. Parking fines, particularly those that incur demerit points, have been a source of worry for Australians at risk of a demerit point licence suspension. Each year, the New South Wales Government collects…
While the laws that deal with sexual assault and consent in New South Wales have always been complex, it is important to have a solid grasp of how they work and what has changed. The ‘affirmative consent’ legislation alters the way sexual assault offences and consent are handled under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and…
Australian traffic laws are complex and are spread across several regulations and are administered differently by state and territory. Because of this, they can be difficult to navigate and keep up with. See the NSW Government Website for the most up to date version of the Road Rules 2014 and other legislation. What is the…
New Additional Test for Bail – S 22C Bail Act 2013 The Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024 (NSW) was passed on the 24th of March 2024, making it more difficult for young people older than 14 but younger than 18 to obtain bail. This introduces harsher bail standards for young people re-offend whilst already…
What is an AVO? An AVO, or Apprehended Violence Order, is an order made by the court for the protection of a person or persons from the Defendant. These include several standard conditions which, if the order is made by the court, the Defendant must abide by. They usually last for a period of 2…
This year, New South Wales will be enforcing a double demerits period over the Labour Day Weekend. In this period, penalties for traffic charges will be more severe. This will run from Friday the 29th of September until Monday the 2nd of October, inclusive. If you get into any trouble while driving on the roads…
This year, New South Wales will enforce a double demerits period over the Anzac Day Weekend. In this period, penalties for traffic charges will be more severe. This will run from Friday the 21st of April until Tuesday the 25th of April, inclusive. If you get into any trouble while driving on the roads over…
This year, New South Wales will be enforcing a double demerits period over the Easter Long Weekend. In this period, penalties for traffic charges will be more severe. This will run from Thursday the 6th of April until Monday the 10th of April, inclusive. If you get in to any trouble while driving on the…
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…