Announcement
24
Nov
2021
Increased penalties for corporations who fail to nominate a driver for camera recorded traffic offences in a bid to tackle the circumvention of fines and demerit points came into force in July 2021. If an individual commits a camera-detected traffic offence with a company car, such as speeding or using a mobile phone while driving, […]
21
Oct
2020
The NorthConnex tunnel motorway is finally here. Expected to open within the next week (hopefully), the NorthConnex tunnel promises to make significant changes to the all too familiar Pennant Hills Road traffic jam. Trucks will largely be removed from Pennant Hills Road with a $194.00 fine for those drivers who choose to avoid the tunnel […]
11
Oct
2020
FIRST HOME BUYERS SCHEME AMENDMENTS
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First home buyers may be entitled to either a full exemption or a discounted rate of their stamp duty liability. If you are a first home buyer and you purchase a property between 1 August 2020 and 31 July 2021, you may be eligible for the following exemptions/discounts if the value of your purchase is […]
21
Sep
2020
The criminal law in New South Wales contains a rage of offences which prohibits lighting fires without lawful authority. The offence of “causing a bushfire” is contained in section 203E of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 21 years in prison. To establish an offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable […]
17
Sep
2020
Supplying a prohibited plant is an offence under section 23(1) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) (‘the Act’). To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person: (a) cultivates, or knowingly takes part in the cultivation of, a prohibited plant, (b) supplies, or knowingly takes part […]
21
Jul
2020
Rules Update: From 20 May low range drink-drivers can receive an on-the-spot suspension for 3 months
The phones are ringing already…. “Taxiiiiii!!! “ From 20 May low range drink-drivers can receive an on-the-spot suspension for 3 months. Warwick warns you that typically these offences occur the morning after or night before, so if you’re a bit of a drinking trooper – be smart and order an Uber. #safedriving #wisewarwick
01
Jun
2020
Drive Safely and Have Great Long Weekend! – Warwick Anderson.