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Ticket Parking – Can I Stay if I Pay?
Our Facebook page received the following question about ticket parking: Hi, I have a question about parking. I was recently parked in Hunter Street Newcastle, which is currently 2hr paid parking. At the end of the 2hrs I went back … Continue reading
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Negligent Driving – Is a finding of guilt required for compensation?
The following question was posted on our Facebook page: A group of tri-athletes were riding on the highway during a training session and were cleaned up from behind by an old man in his Mazda. The driver wasn't charged but … Continue reading
Reporting Motor Vehicle Accidents to Police – The Police Accident Report Requirement
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to ensure that you report the accident to the Police. This protects your possible entitlements to compensation under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act, 1999 ('the Act'). The “police accident report … Continue reading
Stopping and parking near intersections
Recently on our Facebook page the following question was asked: I was dropping off my grandson at Lambton Public School when a police office stopped me and advised that I was parked illegally and should move. I asked him to … Continue reading
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Mobile Phones and Driving – When Can I Be Fined?
Due to some ambiguity in what was “use” of a phone when driving, the drafters of our legislation amended Rule 300 of the Road Rules 2008. It should be noted that this rule does not apply to L and P … Continue reading
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End of Financial Year
Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading
Defending My Property – How Far Can I Go? A Criminal Law Perspective
The Criminal Law recognises that there will be circumstances where people will need to use force to protect their property. Several sections of the Crimes Act 1900 (‘the Act’) provide the principles that govern whether or not the use of … Continue reading
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Can I legally leave my child out of a will?
There is no legal requirement to leave a bequest to any person in particular when preparing a Will. However, in New South Wales there is legislation in place that allows “eligible persons” to whom the deceased owes a “moral … Continue reading
Safety Camera Locations – Update
Recently a member of our staff received a forwarded email that stated the following: “The RTA will be placing 5 new fixed speed cameras in Newcastle. These will be attached at intersections and work with red light cameras. The speed … Continue reading
Ray Hadley – The Pain of a False AVO Complaint
Being the victim of a false allegation can happen to anyone. Ray Hadley's recent experience of being the defendant of an Apprehended Violence Order ('AVO') has demonstrated just that. It has also shown the pain and suffering these false allegations … Continue reading
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