Legal News Sydney

October 16, 2024
'Best Interest of the Child' should really be the child’s best interest

Under the Australian laws, the paramount consideration shall be given to the best interests of the child which means to ensure that children’s interests are preferred over those of any other party,...

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September 24, 2024
Indian Marriages in Australia

If you're going overseas to get married, then you would not be able to apply for a marriage certificate in Australia until that marriage was attended by an authorised Celebrant. Generally, overseas...

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September 19, 2024
Why a Binding Financial Agreement is a Necessity not a Choice

A Binding Financial Agreement is a necessity not a choice - A stark difference between family law in Australia and India with respect to division of property between a couple on separation...

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September 3, 2024
Guide to Director Penalty Notices

What is a Director Penalty Notice? Directors of a company are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with its tax and superannuation obligations, such as ‘pay as you go’ withholding tax...

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August 21, 2024
Federal Court of Australia fines Secure Parking $10.95m for contravening Consumer Law

In an action brought forth by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Secure Parking has been fined almost $11 million for engaging in misleading conduct and making false representations to its...

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August 16, 2024
Those Under 18 Years Old and Two Wheeler Vehicles in Australia

The rules around riding a bike can be quite complicated. For starters, there are strict laws in place for pillions(passengers of a motorcycle/ motor scooter). The passenger of a motor bike/ scooter...

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July 29, 2024
Former NSW Premier Loses Appeal of ICAC’s Corruption Findings

Former Premier of NSW and member for Willoughby, Gladys Berejiklian, has lost her appeal to overturn the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s (ICAC) findings that she engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ alongside former...

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July 12, 2024
Where do the Children Lie in All of This?

Children born or raised from separated households still have the ability to flourish and be cared for just as well as families without separated parents. The steps to this resolution, however, involve...

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July 3, 2024
Police Arrest 14-year-old Suspected Of Stabbing A Student At USYD

Australian police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a stabbing at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning, which triggered a lockdown of the university buildings.  Emergency crews treated a 22-year-old man,...

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