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One of the most common enquiries domestic violence lawyers receive is from defendants and protected persons wanting to vary an AVO. An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is a court order that is made to protect a person from the violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behaviour of another person. In its simplest form, an AVO […]

The question of how to beat an AVO is one that lawyers answer almost daily. This is unsurprising given an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) can have a devastating effect on yourself, your partner and your family. It is important to understand that there are stringent processes involved with these orders. Defending an AVO can be […]

The moment your privacy is violated without your knowledge, the damage is already done. Voyeurism offences are far more common than many Australians realise. Across every state and territory, the law treats voyeurism-related crimes with a seriousness that can permanently alter a person’s life. Key Takeaways What is Voyeurism? To better understand what constitutes voyeurism, […]

Jaywalking is illegal in most of Australia. The penalties vary from state to state. It is a term that originated in the USA but has been adopted in countries throughout the world, including Australia. Jaywalking is seen to present a danger to both pedestrians and traffic which has led to its criminalisation in many jurisdictions. […]

The use of peptides and synthetic drugs in Australia are only permitted for legitimate medical purposes, as prescribed by a doctor or specialist. The Poisons Standard outlines the classification of medicines and poisons, applicable to legislation across Australia. Schedule 4 outlines prescription-only medicines, encompassing peptides. Notably, steroids and peptides are distinct and subject to different […]

First-time domestic violence charges are taken very seriously by the courts. In today’s climate, it is not unusual for sentences of imprisonment to be imposed for these offences. It is also often difficult to avoid a conviction unless your case is prepared and presented by an experienced criminal defence lawyer. Generally, an Apprehended Domestic Violence […]

New proposed legislation by the State government could provide an answer to the question of how to find out if someone has an AVO. The Right to Ask scheme would allow police to disclose information about a domestic violence offender to potential new victims. However, concerns about privacy and malicious applications have been raised as […]

Many people believe that the average lawyer salary in Australia is amongst the highest earning in Australia, but is that actually the case? And what areas of law pay the highest salaries? Thanks to a recent release of statistics by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), we can now reveal the highest paid jobs in Australia. […]

The punishment for sexual assault in Australia depends on the specific type of offence. The most serious offences can carry life imprisonment, however, most offences have lower maximum penalties. The primary legislation for sexual offences is the Crimes Act 1900, although some less serious offences are contained in other acts. Specialist sexual assault lawyers can […]

Two-up is an Australian gambling game which is illegal except on ANZAC Day. Amendments to laws throughout Australia in the 1980s created this exception to honour Australian soldiers who played the game during World War 1. The game is usually classified as illegal as it falls into a category of unregulated gambling. What is Two-up? […]