10
Nov
2022
Did you know that your divorce can affect your will? In NSW, divorce will revoke the provisions of a will that provides for any assets distributed to your ex-partner. Further, if you have appointed your ex-partner as an executor or trustee in your will, this will also be revoked. The above will not apply if […]
27
Oct
2022
The Self-drive feature is also known as driverless car or robo-car. Most electric vehicles have inbuilt visual display units where you can enter your destination and select the self-drive feature. The self-drive feature senses its environment and moves safely with little or no human input. It identifies navigation paths, obstacles, and signage. So, can I be fined? […]
19
Aug
2022
When a court finds you guilty of either a mid-range, high-range, or repeated or related drink driving offences there is now a mandatory scheme requiring the person to enter the Alcohol Interlock Program. Once your disqualification period ends, a condition of the court order is you are then required to obtain an interlock licence and […]
19
Aug
2022
The riding of private Electric Scooters or E-Scooters on a public street is currently illegal in New South Wales. They are legal in Victoria, the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania. However, from July 2022 an electric scooter scheme is being trialled in NSW at certain locations and is expected to last for 12 months but […]
22
Jul
2022
A will is your final act that ensures your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. No one wants to leave behind a will only to find out that it is invalid. Not only does this cause disputes and significant stress to your loved ones, but it may ultimately cost your estate thousands […]
22
Jul
2022
Do you have cold feet about your recent property purchase? Keep reading to find out how you, as a property buyer, can pull out from the deal after you have signed the contract of sale without any major legal or financial implications. In New South Wales, when buying residential property, buyers are provided with a […]
22
Jul
2022
A purchaser under a Contract for Sale in New South Wales in required to pay a deposit upon exchange. This is generally 10% of the purchase price. The balance of the purchase price is then paid at settlement. If a purchaser defaults under the Contract, the seller may be able to keep the 10% deposit. […]
02
Dec
2021
Much harsher penalties have been introduced as of 28 June 2021 for drivers who are caught with both alcohol and illegal drugs in their system. In order to reflect the seriousness of these offences, new laws have been passed by Parliament, known as the ‘Four Angels Rule,’ following the shocking deaths of four children in […]
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, […]
02
Aug
2021
If you have an unregistered or unwanted firearm or prohibited weapon, this is an opportunity to surrender it without any penalty. The Australian Government has partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia to implement a permanent national firearms amnesty, which will take effect on July 1, 2021, to keep Australians safe while allowing individuals with a legitimate […]