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Increased demand for legal aid in NSW as cost-of-living and housing pressures rise Record numbers of people in NSW are seeking legal assistance because of housing and tenancy problems. New figures – which come ahead of the RBA’s interest rate decision today – show almost 4,500 people per year are now seeking help from … Continued
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The House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has today released the report of its inquiry into family violence orders (FVOs). The report makes 11 recommendations, supported by all members of the Committee. Chair of the Committee, Ms Susan Templeman MP, said ‘Violence and abusive behaviour can escalate during family law proceedings, particularly in cases involving coercive … Continued
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As self-driving and semi-autonomous vehicles gain popularity across Australia and the globe the question of what happens if you’re in a collision with a car nobody was technically driving must now be considered. Experts in motor vehicle accidents say it’s crucial for motorists to understand their legal rights and responsibilities in the event of … Continued
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As the clean-up continues across Queensland after widespread flooding, residents are being urged to be cautious of asbestos. Hannah Murray, Associate in Dust Diseases and Asbestos at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, warns that the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibres can cause mesothelioma, an aggressive terminal cancer for which there is no cure. … Continued
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As the clean-up continues across Queensland after widespread flooding, residents are being urged to be cautious of asbestos. Hannah Murray, Associate in Dust Diseases and Asbestos at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, warns that the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibres can cause mesothelioma, an aggressive terminal cancer for which there is no cure. … Continued
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Thursday, 6 February 2025 Strengthening the legal profession to better serve the community A sharp focus on supporting NSW’s 43,000 solicitors through every stage of their careers is at the heart of plans for Australia’s largest legal membership body in 2025. The new President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball will outline her … Continued
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Increased demand for legal aid in NSW as cost-of-living and housing pressures rise Record numbers of people in NSW are seeking legal assistance because of housing and tenancy problems. New figures show almost 4,500 people per year are now seeking help from Legal Aid NSW to deal with those issues. In addition, the … Continued
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It’s that time of year again when complete strangers pack up their lives, head to Sydney, and willingly enter the world of reality TV to partake in Australia’s most talked-about social experiment. As Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ Family Law Special Counsel, Hayley Condon, our resident reality TV expert, gears up for the latest season of Married … Continued
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Sunday, 26 January 2025 Honours for NSW’s legal innovators and pioneers Lawyers who led a legal information revolution and who worked to provide legal help to those most in need are among several NSW-based lawyers recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours List. President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball said the awards announced … Continued
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Reflecting on the extreme weather events that lashed Queensland and Northern New South Wales last year, causing widespread destruction, many people can struggle face when dealing with insurance claims. Attwood Marshall Lawyers Commercial Litigation Partner and NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Charles Lethbridge, discusses what to do if you suffer loss as … Continued
