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Murder and Manslaughter – A Tragedy

Over the years I have conducted a number of cases involving deaths. Each one has an element of tragedy that makes the conduct of the matter an unforgettable experience. The judicial system and the community view criminal cases involving deaths … Continue reading

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Emma Mead – Appointed to the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Panel

Emma Mead has been selected to be placed on the NSW Lifetime Care and Support Panel (‘the Panel’). The Panel has been created to ensure that victims of severe motor vehicle accidents receive the best possible advice and representation. Share:FacebookEmailPrint

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Competent Representation in the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT)

When considering an application to be represented in the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (‘CTTT’) the Tribunal must consider if the representative is competent to appear. Clause 15 of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Regulation 2009 provides the following: … Continue reading

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Grounds for representation in the Consumer, Trader &Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT)

Clause 14 of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Regulation 2009 regulates the grounds for allowing representation in the CTTT. That clause provides the following:   For the purposes of section 36 (2) of the Act, an application by a … Continue reading

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What is the Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal (‘CTTT’)?

The Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal (‘the CTTT’) resolves disputes between tenants, landlords, traders and consumers. The CTT operates under the following nine divisions:   1.      Tenancy; 2.      Social Housing; 3.      Home Building; 4.      Strata & Community Schemes; 5.      Retirement … Continue reading

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Drug Offences and Music Festivals

Will drug detection dogs be present at any music festivals this year? Yes. The NSW Police for the past couple of years have expressly stated they will have drug detection dogs present at music festivals such as Field Day, Big … Continue reading

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Ticket Parking – Can I Stay if I Pay?

Our Facebook page received the following question about ticket parking: Hi, I have a question about parking. I was recently parked in Hunter Street Newcastle, which is currently 2hr paid parking. At the end of the 2hrs I went back … Continue reading

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End of Financial Year

Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading

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Defending My Property – How Far Can I Go? A Criminal Law Perspective

The Criminal Law recognises that there will be circumstances where people will need to use force to protect their property. Several sections of the Crimes Act 1900 (‘the Act’) provide the principles that govern whether or not the use of … Continue reading

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Safety Camera Locations – Update

Recently a member of our staff received a forwarded email that stated the following:  “The RTA will be placing 5 new fixed speed cameras in Newcastle.   These will be attached at intersections and work with red light cameras.  The speed … Continue reading

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