Legal News Sydney

July 26, 2021
Coercive Control – “Death by a thousand cuts”

What is coercive control? The term ‘coercive control’ refers to domestic abuse in which repeated, abusive patterns erode a victim-survivor’s sense of autonomy, independence, and self-esteem. These behaviours may be physical, but...

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July 21, 2021
Are people ignoring Public Health Orders?

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic is highly transmissible, and new, increasingly strict Health Orders have been issued by the NSW Government over the past month. While most Australians are locking...

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July 14, 2021
Changes to Certificate of Title Rules in NSW

The NSW government has confirmed that Certificates of Title in paper form will be abolished as of 11 October 2021. This move is in line with the government’s goal to transition to...

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July 7, 2021
Sydney's COVID lockdown extended - We're here for you

It's official - Sydney's COVID lockdown has extended. While the office remains empty, Principal Solicitor, Ms Mittu Gopalan, has continued to boost morale by hosting three team Zoom meetings each day. Although...

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July 1, 2021
Are employers doing enough to combat sexual harassment in the workplace?

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) recently published a research report surveying almost 60% of ASX 200 companies about their policies on addressing workplace sexual harassment. The report revealed that while companies...

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June 30, 2021
Sydney COVID lockdown – rules, fines and vaccinations explained

Just as it seemed life was getting back to normal, Sydneysiders have been thrust into another lockdown. As residents prepare to stockpile their toilet paper and renew their Netflix subscriptions, fears surrounding...

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June 23, 2021
Treatment of Murugappan family sparks outrage as 3-year-old asylum seeker admitted to hospital

Inhumane immigration policies have once again inspired public outrage throughout the nation. As new information comes to light about the treatment of infants in detention facilities, Australia’s focus has been squarely on...

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June 7, 2021
New affirmative consent laws adopted in NSW, a win for sexual assault survivors

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, almost 2 million Australians over the age of 15 had been sexually assaulted one or more times. Those affected by sexual assault are...

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May 19, 2021
Do you know your child’s rights?

Discussions about legal rights often concentrate on adults. However, the law also protects the rights of children in significant ways. It is important that you and your children are aware of their...

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