How do I know if my small business is covered by the Privacy Act?
Generally speaking, most small businesses will not have to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act). However, there are exceptions. If you are unsure this Checklist can help!
The “rule of law” is a popular but vague term. It’s one of those terms that lawyers and politicians tend to use so much it has almost become meaningless. Thi...
Legal updates Archives - Law Society Journal
Parliament has determined whistleblowers need additional protection. However, the proposed Bill provides only limited protection of disclosures to third parties. By GRANT HANSEN.
Front Page - Justinian: Australian legal magazine. News on lawyers and the law
Australia's most revered and disturbing law journal. News, opinion & gossip on court cases, lawyer misconduct.
Australian Legal Sector Alliance - Home
The Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA) is an industry-led association working collaboratively to promote best practice sustainability commitments and performance across the legal sector. AusLSA's sustainability framework includes sustainable and inclusive workplaces, community support, environmental conservation and responsible governance.
Find a Justice of the Peace [JP] -> NSW
There is a new trial JP Desk at Barangaroo, Sydney CBD -> currently operating each Tuesday and Friday between 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The desk is located in Tower 3.
Visitors on Sunday can wander around the building and enter the main courtroom where a Court Guide will explain the history, functions and contemporary role of the High Court.
NSW Court of Appeal -> Legal Resources
An initiative of the New South Wales Court of Appeal supported by the Judicial Commission of New South Wales: created as a resource for legal practitioners and judges in Australian and elsewhere.
NSW Society for Computers and the Law
We bring together lawyers and information technologists in all sectors of business - private practice, corporations and government.
The brave new world of law November 2018
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Solvency challenges -> Smart List
Insolvency, Safe Harbour Provisions, Bankruptcy, Part X - Personal Insolvency Agreement, Part IX - Debt Agreements, etc.
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Australian Law Reform -> Smart List
Learn about current investigations + submissions related to Australian Law Reform.
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Litigation + ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) -> Smart List
Includes reported Court Judgements where Blue Ocean Law Group have acted for our clients
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Leaving Legacy: Estate Planning, Probate + Will Disputes -> Smart List
Digital Assets, PPSR, Binding Death Nominations, Health Directives; there is much to consider!
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Australian Family Law Resources + Dispute Resolution -> Smart List
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Free Australian Legal Resources
These pages provide links to free online sources for Australian legislation, case law, gazettes, secondary sources, law reform and treaties.
James Ford, Sydney Lawyer: Book Online
James Ford is a Lawyer with Blue Ocean Law Group in Sydney, NSW 2000. See Reviews and Book Online Instantly.
Justin Sprogis is an award-winning (truly!) lawyer and author of the book 'The Following Does Not Constitute Legal Advice'. Justin helps readers learn how they can use the law to their advantage, like getting out of a speeding ticket or marrying a cousin. No lawyers required.
Default View: Recent Decisions for all Courts Tribunals
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Digital Life: The Law Playing Catch-Up
What happens to a person’s digital assets after they die or become incapacitated.
Staying up to date with the latest decisions of Australian and International Courts and Tribunals and Australian legislation has never been easier. JADE takes online legal research to a whole new level.
'Data is a fingerprint': why you aren't as anonymous as you think online
So-called ‘anonymous’ data can be easily used to identify everything from our medical records to purchase histories
Australasian Legal Information Institute
Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), a joint facility of UTS and UNSW Faculties of Law.
The new data retention law seriously invades our privacy – and it's time we took action
Australia’s data retention law is one of the most comprehensive and intrusive data collection schemes in the Western world, and should be challenged.
Law and Justice Foundation - Judgments and Courts
Judgments and Courts This area provides links to Commonwealth, State and Territory court and tribunal judgments, home pages and related material. Commonwealth Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia World - courts and case law [AustLII] British and Irish Legal Information Institute [BAILII] Canadian Legal Information Institute [CanLII]
Disputes and how to resolve them | State Library of NSW
Mediation - Community Justice Centres - legal action
A dividing fence dispute may arise if owners of adjoining properties disagree about fence construction or maintenance.
NSW Online Registry | NSW Online Registry
We're making some changes to the NSW Online Registry that come into effect on 12 May 2018.
Applying for a Fencing Order at NCAT - Step by step guide
Want to know how to make an application to NCAT for a Fencing Order? Click on this handy step by step guide.
Better decisions start with better information.
Augusta - Funding for Litigation
They say they are the most competitive funding solution in the market.
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Links to Pro Bono (Free) Legal Assistance in Australia
When you can't afford a lawyer these links to legal assistance organisations their publications can help.
Law and Justice Foundation - Legislation and Parliament
Legislation and Parliament This area provides links to the full text of Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation, parliamentary material, international treaties and the laws of other countries. Link to Federal, State and Territory government home pages. Commonwealth Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Australian Territories Australian Law Online [Attorney-General's Dept] Australian Treaties library [AustLII] World - legislation [WorldLII] British and Irish Legal Information Institute [BAILII] Canadian Legal Information Institute [CanLII]
Find lost or forgotten deposits and shares of a deceased relative. Apply for eClosure Money.
Dispute resolution centres | Your rights, crime and the law
Contact details for Dispute Resolution Centres across Queensland.
Qld Court judges - judicial profiles
This database contains biographical profiles of current and former members of the Queensland judiciary, and is updated at the request of individual Judges and Magistrates. Search the complete list of all current members of the judiciary below.
Where seeking to recover land on the basis of a constructive trust arising from proprietary estoppel, when does that constructive trust arise? Does it arise when a court makes a declaration to its effect, or when the relevant cause of action accrues? And when should the court consider a lesser remedy instead of declaring a trust?
Close or memorialise the online accounts of the deceased Free Service Close or memorialise social network accounts Close email accounts Close PayPal and eBay accounts.
Judicial papers speeches published by Queensland Judges
The Library publishes a collection of judicial articles and speeches, as supplied by individual Judges and Magistrates. Search for papers using the search below.
How to use Court Lists | NSW Online Registry
Court Lists tell you the date, time and location of court matters up to three weeks in the future, and one week in the past. You should check the lists regularly, as the date or time of a listed matter may change. Use the website, or the app, to:
How to access our dispute resolution services - Supporting business in New South Wales
If you have a commercial dispute and your negotiations have broken down, we may be able to help. Learn about our dispute resolution services.
A will covers how you’d like the tangible assets that you own (money, house, car, etc.) distributed after you pass away, but in the current day, so much that we own is intangible. eClosure Wishes is like a FREE will for your digital assets.
First appearances in the Magistrates Court
A short video about what to expect on your first appearance in the Magistrates Court in Queensland.
Legal Blog - LawAnswers.com.au - Australian Legal Information and Legal Answers Blog
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Calculate the stamp duty on the sale of land or businesses in NSW
The purchaser is liable to pay the stamp duty, and it must be paid within three months of the liability arising. For example, if you're purchasing an existing property (not 'off the plan'), your liability will arise when the contract of sale has been exchanged.
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