Category Archives: Legal

Criminal Records and “Spent Convictions”

An interesting article appeared in the Newcastle Herald (Wednesday, 25 August 2010) “Bail for woman guilty of drunken vexatious call.” The article is significant, not for the nature of the offences for which the Defendant was convicted, but notably in … Continue reading

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Seriously injured in a car accident?—you will need some help

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a car accident, you need to ensure that not only do you get the right medical and hospital treatment, but when you return home from hospital, you … Continue reading

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Overloading & ‘Chain of Responsibility’ Legislation

Background On 30 September 2005 the Road Transport (General) Act 2005 (NSW) (“the Act”) commenced. The Act introduced “chain of responsibility” requirements in the transport industry. Its effect was to broaden the responsibility for safety compliance across the entire transport … Continue reading

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COMCARE

A Brief Overview of the Commonwealth Workers Compensation System If you are a Commonwealth Employee, then your workers compensation rights are governed by the Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988. Under this system, you are entitled to payment of weekly … Continue reading

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Welcome to Nick Pidcock – Commercial Lawyer

Nick joined the Burke Elphick and Mead Team back in April this year. He is now heading up our Commercial Law Team.       Nick’s experience in the profession spans some twenty years and includes working in each facet of the … Continue reading

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More families staying together as divorce rate drops

There was a great article on the ABC News website www.abc.net.au on the 6 July 2010, reporting that there is new data out suggesting that divorce rates are dropping. For the full article follow this link http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/06/2945549.htm If you have … Continue reading

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Will your court matter require you to give your fingerprints to the police?

Some matters that are dealt with by the court, allow an order to be made by the court to attend upon a police station to provide your identification particulars, usually photograph and fingerprints. You need to be conscious of what … Continue reading

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Dads told to spend more time with kids

The ABC reported yesterday that The Australian Institute of Family Studies says many children get to spend less than 30minutes a day with their dads during the week. The full report follow this link to the abc.net website http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/20/2904358.htm If … Continue reading

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The Trade Practices Act and Workers Compensation – Conflicting Entitlements?

Where a Corporation, in trade or commerce, supplies goods that are manufactured by it and the goods has a defect that causes injury to an individual, that individual may recover compensation from the corporation for their injury. This principle is … Continue reading

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Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian

What is a Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian and Why do I need one?  Suppose you are in an accident or become very ill. Suppose that as a consequence you are left in a coma or incapacitated. Who will … Continue reading

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