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Can you be served Family Law Documents via email or Facebook?

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Service of a document is an important step in the process of a legal proceeding. “Service” refers to delivering court documents to another person in a way that is satisfactory to the Court that the person has received them. Federal Circuit Court Rules (FCCR) Part 6 of the Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001 (FCCR) addresses […]

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Recording conversation without consent

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Former NSW detective Gary Jubelin found guilty of unlawful conduct while leading an investigation into William Tyrell’s disappearance Gary Jubelin, a former NSW police detective chief inspector, was found guilty of illegally recording conversations during the investigation into the disappearance of missing toddler William Tyrell. William went missing from his grandmother’s backyard in September 2014. […]

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Workplace bullying and harassment – 2GB host Ray Hadley accused of workplace bullying over a 16-year period

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Radio broadcaster and 2GB host Ray Hadley accused of workplace bullying and harassment over a 16-year period by former producer, Chris Bowen. A courtroom battle between 2GB host, Ray Hadley, and former 2GB producer, Chris Bowen, has commenced over workplace bullying claims. Bowen started pursuing legal action in 2019, suing Hadley for negligence and breaching […]

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High range drink driver avoids jail

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high range drink driving

High range drink driving is a serious offence pursuant to section 110(5) Road Transport Act, which reads: Offence-high range prescribed concentration of alcohol A person must not, while there is present in the person’s breath or blood the high range prescribed concentration of alcohol— (a) drive a motor vehicle, or (b) occupy the driving seat of a motor vehicle and attempt […]

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Out of time property applications in Family Law

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There are strict time limits on initiating property proceedings after the breakdown of the relationships. Section 44 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) requires that proceedings must be initiated within: 12 months after the Divorce order, for marriages, and 2 years after the breakdown of de facto relationships. The Court has the authority to […]