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Divorce in Australia – Your Complete Legal Guide

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Are you thinking about getting a divorce in Australia? Whether you’re at the beginning stages or ready to file, understanding the legal process can make a significant difference. At Pannu Lawyers, our expert family law solicitors provide clear, compassionate guidance through every stage of the divorce process inAustralia. What Is Divorce in Australia? Under the […]

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Abusing Sick Leave leads to Termination

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In 2018, job website Adzuna found that 2.3 million or 18.5% of Australian employees had taken illegitimate sick days over the year 2017 alone. The Sickie Survey emphasises that the false sick leaves added up to $823 million, which cost our economy. Moreover, a recent LinkedIn poll (2024) revealed that 31% of the 1185 respondents […]

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Family Law Litigation in two different countries – Clearly Inappropriate Forum

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In this article we will examine a recent case of Cattaneo & Okeke [2025] FedCFamC1A 43 regarding a clearly inappropriate forum principle in Australia. The principle of forum “non conveniens” is well-settled in Australian jurisprudence, with courts exercising a discretionary power to stay proceedings where the local forum is “clearly inappropriate.” The decision in Cattaneo […]

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Balancing Justice: Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Sentencing Under NSW
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Sentencing represents one of the most significant exercises of judicial discretion in the criminal justice system. The imposition of a criminal sentence must serve multiple, and sometimes competing, objectives: punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, denunciation, and the protection of the community. In New SouthWales (NSW), the sentencing process is governed by a statutory framework under the Crimes […]