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

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

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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Reporting Work Injuries to Your Employer

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

It is important to ensure that if you suffer an injury whilst at work (or on the way to or from work) you report this injury to your employer as soon as possible after the injury occurs, as required by … Continue reading →

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Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

The main objective of The Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (“the Act”) is to quickly settle disputes over progress payments between sub-contractors and contractors, and to provide a fair and quick payment system for all parties … Continue reading →

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Chief Justice Spigelman Announces Retirement

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

  Chief Justice Spigelman will resign on 31 May 2011. This will mark more than 13 years as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. In a statement the Chief Justice said, “I leave with the same … Continue reading →

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Facebook

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers are now utilising the Facebook facility to pass on information to our clients. The Facebook page will be used to provide information on some of the more interesting or lesser known facts of our legal … Continue reading →

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Safety Camera Locations

Posted on December 24, 2010 by admin

Safety Cameras – What are they? Safety Cameras are a speed camera and red light camera in one.  The Roads and Traffic Authority (‘RTA’) have announced that they are being ‘introduced to make intersections safer by enforcing both speeding and … Continue reading →

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Kapunda murder trial prompts Facebook alarm

Posted on November 21, 2010 by admin

Here is an interesting read from www.abc.net.au on the 19 November 2010, about the impact of social networking sites on court suppression orders. For the full article follow this link Kapunda murder trial prompts Facebook alarm If you have a … Continue reading →

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