Fines and demerit points have risen in recent years to deter drivers from speeding. In the case of learner and provisional licenses, officials believe that these drivers require more time to assess hazards and deal with dangerous situations. This article will explain the processes involved with speeding penalties and appealing suspensions on your L and P plates. Understanding Demerit Points …

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Demerit Points Going to court for a traffic violation? All you need to know about going to Court for traffic offences in NSW is in here. If you are caught committing a traffic offence – such as speeding, running a red light, or using a mobile phone while driving – you will be issued with a penalty notice and receive …

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Fines and demerit points have risen in recent years to deter drivers from speeding. In the case of learner and provisional licenses, officials believe that these drivers require more time to assess hazards and deal with dangerous situations. This article will explain the processes involved with speeding penalties and appealing suspensions on your L and P plates. Understanding Demerit Points …

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Losing your licence can have detrimental affects on yourlivelihood and your family. Depending on the offence that lead to you losing your licence, there may be a way to appeal the decision and potentially get yourself back behind the wheel. In this article, we’ll discuss the steps associated with appealing your licence suspension. Acquiring and Filling Out Your Appeal Form …

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Alternatives to traditional reproduction are increasingly spoken about and most people seem to understand the basic concept of surrogacy. Often, there is a common misunderstanding that surrogacy involves commercial agreements whereby women who carry a child for the intended parents, receive a monetary benefit. In Australia the law governing surrogacy is only recent, coming into effect in 2010. Each Australian …

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When you are charged with a criminal offence in New South Wales, the police are the ones who initially determine whether you will be granted bail from the police station. If they believe it shouldn’t be granted, you will be brought before a Magistrate in court to decide the matter. Generally speaking, the court can only refuse bail if there …

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Domestic violence offences are dealt with differently to other offences. For an offence to be classed as a domestic violence offence, a domestic relationship must exist between the parties involved. In New South Wales, legislation defines what is meant by a “domestic relationship” and “domestic violence offences”. These definitions are contained in the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007. …

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The terms ‘divorce’ and ‘property settlement’ are often mistakenly used interchangeably. They in fact signify two very different concepts, with each having its own distinct process in family law matters. Although these concepts are extremely different to one another, they are both almost always extremely detrimental and confusing to the parties involved. If you find yourself facing a divorce or …

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Many people are unaware of what powers the police hold within our community. The main police powers are found in the following laws: 1. Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 2. Bail Act 2013 3. Crimes (Domestic and Family Violence) Act 2007 These Acts set out the circumstances when police can exercise their powers and the responsibilities that they …

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There is no legal requirement for parents to have something in place for the support of their children from the other parent. Often parents will implement a system for the ongoing financial support from another parent which is known as ‘child support’. It is a payment by one or both parents to the other parent (or third party assisting in …

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Drink driving is amongst the most common criminal offences in New South Wales. If people elect to drive a motor vehicle, they must abide by legislation governing their conduct on roads. This includes adhering to the acceptable level of blood alcohol concentrate whilst operating a motor vehicle. Drivers are often unaware of the various drink driving offences and corresponding penalties. …

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