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February 6, 2025

Can I use my phone to pay in a drive-thru? (Drive-Thru Phone Laws)

No phone in drive-thru: Victoria Police Can you

February 6, 2025

What To Do After a Car Accident (Legal Duties Explained)

Do you know what to do after a

February 6, 2025

Removal of a Licence Disqualification Period

About the Scheme In 2017, amendments to the

February 5, 2025

Minor illicit drug possession could be decriminalised in NSW

It has been reported that the NSW Government

February 4, 2025

High Range PCA (Drink Driving): Explained

What is High Range PCA? A High Range

February 3, 2025

Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders Explained

What is an apprehended domestic violence order? An

February 3, 2025

The Evidence Amendment (Tendency and Coincidence) Act 2020: Explained

As a response to the Royal Commission into

February 3, 2025

#MeToo Campaigner Sued For Defamation

The woman who created the French version of

February 2, 2025

NSW Says Yes to Affirmative Consent

After passing Affirmative Consent Laws in November 2021,

January 31, 2025

What Does It Mean to Have a Disqualified Licence in NSW?

At Hamilton Janke Lawyers, we frequently assist clients

January 31, 2025

Deepfake Sexual Material Bill Introduced

In the rapidly evolving digital age, deepfake technology

January 30, 2025

DNA difficulties: how your online family tree could lead to conviction

Have you ever submitted a DNA sample to

January 30, 2025

Police Search Powers: What The Law Actually Says (And Why You Should Know)

Defining Police Search Powers in NSW When police

January 30, 2025

Domestic Violence Reforms: conditions of ADVOs expanded to address animal abuse

Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2020

January 30, 2025

I’m being sentenced for a criminal offence: What will the court consider?

What is Coercive Control in NSW? If you

January 30, 2025

I’ve been found guilty an Offence: Will I be imprisoned? (NSW Sentencing Laws Explained)

By law, a court must not sentence an

January 30, 2025

Graffiti Offences in NSW: The law explained

In NSW, the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW),

January 29, 2025

Boy Who Hacked Apple Escapes Conviction

A 17-year-old boy from Adelaide who hacked into

January 29, 2025

Exemptions From Jury Duty

Jury duty is a civic duty that is

January 28, 2025

Spent Convictions NSW: How long does a conviction stay on your record?

Spent Convictions NSW Criminal records in NSW are

January 28, 2025

Water restrictions no excuse for dirty car: keep number plate and windows clean

Is your car dirty? On 20 January, Newcastle,

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