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Stealing by Finding (Vic)
Stealing by Finding (Vic)
When most people think of stealing, they think of a deliberate act of taking property that belongs to someone else. However, in some circumstances, keeping something that you have found can amount to the offence of stealing. This is known as stealing by finding and it occurs when a person finds an item and decides…
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Coronavirus and Force Majeure Clauses
Coronavirus and Force Majeure Clauses
As businesses shut down or reduce their operations due to the spread of COVID-19, parties to commercial contracts may be seeking to resile from their contractual obligations. One way a party to a commercial contract may be excused from performing all or some of its obligations is through reliance on a force majeure clause. This…
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Public Health Directions (Qld)
Public Health Directions (Qld)
On 29 January 2020 the Health Minister declared a public health emergency in respect of the whole of the state of Queensland. The public health emergency has been extended until 19 May and may be extended further. Queensland has passed a number of public health directions that apply for the period of the public health…
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Stealing by Finding: Is ‘Finders Keepers’ a Crime? (NSW)
Stealing by Finding: Is ‘Finders Keepers’ a Crime? (NSW)
What does the law say about ownership of lost items? Can you simply keep anything you find or are you required to look for its owner? More importantly, could the ‘finders keepers’ principle get you into trouble with the law? Keep reading to find out what the law has to say about the offence of…
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Coronavirus Emergency Restrictions (Vic)
Coronavirus Emergency Restrictions (Vic)
The Victorian government has put in place a number of emergency restrictions in an attempt to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. These emergency restrictions have been passed under the emergency power of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act and will be in place until they expire on the 13th April. They affect when persons…
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Restrictions on Public Gatherings and Movement (NSW)
Restrictions on Public Gatherings and Movement (NSW)
On 30 March 2020, New South Wales introduced restrictions on public gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions were introduced as an order by the Health Minister under the Public Health Act. They limit the circumstances in which a person may leave the house, the number of people who can gather in public…
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Court and COVID-19 (NSW)
Court and COVID-19 (NSW)
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, courts in many locations are changing the way they operate and are keeping personal appearances to a minimum. New South Wales courts have adopted the practice of holding all court appearance by phone or video conference, except where there are exceptional circumstances. This article will outline the changes brought to…
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Coronavirus and Court Appearances (Qld)
Coronavirus and Court Appearances (Qld)
Attending court in person is generally mandatory in any court matter with appearances by phone or video conference reserved for when there are exceptional circumstances. However, due to the Coronavirus court appearances by phone and video are to become the new normal, with appearances in person limited to urgent matters. This article outlines how Queensland…
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