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Drug Offences in the NT
Drug Offences in the NT
Drug offences in the Northern Territory are covered under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The legislation relating to drug offences in the NT was amended recently by the Justice Legislation amendment (Drug Offences) Act 2016. The new provisions came into effect on 8 June 2016 although it will take some time for them to show…
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Negligence in NSW
Negligence in NSW
Negligence in NSW was originally developed by Australian common law (also known as case law). Claims of negligence in NSW are now governed under the Civil Liability Act 2002. What is negligence in NSW? Negligence in NSW is defined in the Act as arising when a person does not exercise what would be considered reasonable…
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Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria for Student Visas
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria for Student Visas
The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement assesses student visa applicants’ intention to enter and remain in Australia temporarily. This article looks at what factors the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) uses to determine if student visa applicants meet the GTE requirement. GTE assessment factors The Section 499 Ministerial Direction Number 69 directs the…
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Listening Devices in Queensland
Listening Devices in Queensland
Listening devices in Queensland are regulated by the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (QLD). Section 4 of the Act defines a listening device as any form of instrument, apparatus or equipment capable of being used to listen to, monitor, overhear, or record a private conversation. You may be picturing a James-Bond-style ‘bug’ or surveillance equipment…
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Calculating Capital Gains Tax in Australia
Calculating Capital Gains Tax in Australia
Calculating Capital Gains Tax or GTC can be quite complex depending upon the type of asset acquired, when it was purchased and how it was disposed. What is CGT? CGT is a form of taxation levied by the Australian government on CGT events. A CGT event arises whenever a transaction occurs. This is most commonly…
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Fraud in Victoria and Crimes of Deception
Fraud in Victoria and Crimes of Deception
Fraud in Victoria includes a number of offences which involve deception, including the offence of obtaining property by deception. Obtaining property by deception is covered under section 81 of the Crimes Act 1958 (VIC) which states that it is a crime for a person to act deceptively and with dishonesty obtaining or acquiring any property…
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Fraud in South Australia
Fraud in South Australia
Fraud in South Australia is charged under the general offence of deception, which is found in section 139 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA). This section replaced the common law offences relating to dishonesty that applied in South Australia before 2002. The offence of deception is established when: A person deceives another; By…
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What is Property Settlement? | The Basics | Family and Divorce Lawyers
What is Property Settlement? | The Basics | Family and Divorce Lawyers
A property settlement is an arrangement made between parties to divide assets, liabilities and financial resources when a couple separate. A property settlement can be made with or without the court’s assistance. Property can include almost anything of value, such as: Property owned jointly or independently; Superannuation; Business interests; Trust interests; Jewellery Cars; and Money.…
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