Learn - Day: February 8, 2025

Stay informed with the latest legal news, expert analysis, and practical guides to help you navigate the justice system.

November 8, 2025

‘Revenge Porn’ & Intimate Images Offences: the law in NSW

One in ten Australian adults have experienced their

March 24, 2025

ACT endorses changing the Age of Criminal Responsibility: The Significance Explained

The ACT is set to be the first

March 23, 2025

A Road Rule is Changing …

As the holiday season commences, we want to

March 21, 2025

Modern slavery: The NSW Laws explained

What is modern slavery? Modern slavery is a

March 18, 2025

Drug Quantities in NSW: The penalties for supply and possession

A 19-year-old was allegedly found with 120 grams

March 11, 2025

What is Reasonable Force in Australia

Reasonable force refers to the amount and intensity

March 10, 2025

Is it legal to record a phone call in NSW?

Is it legal to record a live phone

March 9, 2025

High Court: arrest without a warrant unlawful unless intention to charge

The High Court has recently confirmed that without

March 9, 2025

What is a ‘Vehicle’ Under the Law?

Two Novocastrians made national headlines last week after

March 8, 2025

No more warning signs for Mobile Speed Cameras in NSW

The NSW Government has announced major changes to

March 8, 2025

Is Your Motorised Scooter, Bike or Skateboard Legal?

If your scooter, bike, or skateboard is motorised,

March 8, 2025

Replica Gun Laws – How the law treats imitation firearms in Australia

The definition of an ‘imitation firearm’ The Firearms

March 6, 2025

Jaywalking In NSW (Fines & Rights Explained by Traffic Lawyer)

While most people would be guilty of occasionally

March 3, 2025

Eating While Driving: Your Rights Explained

Eating while driving laws in NSW Is it

March 3, 2025

Speeding Fines in NSW (what you need to know)

Options if you receive a speeding fine If

March 3, 2025

Good Behaviour Licence NSW (Quick Guide)

Good Behaviour Licence NSW Are you an unrestricted

March 2, 2025

High Court Upholds Validity of Crime Prevention Orders

The High Court of Australia has upheld the

March 1, 2025

Royal commission recommends appointment of special investigator into Lawyer X: Lawyer X Explained

History of ‘Lawyer X Police raided the share

February 28, 2025

Mental Health Laws in NSW: the Changes Explained

The need for an amendment to the current

February 27, 2025

Your Rights When Pulled Over By Police & Unmarked Police

You’re driving along Newcastle Link Road when you

February 27, 2025

Reaching a verdict and other obligations: The role of the jury explained

We’ve considered what happens if you are called

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