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The penalties for drink driving offences in New South Wales changed in May 2019. The processes for dealing with a person caught drink driving have also changed. A person who is caught drink driving can now have their license suspended immediately. This is the case even for a low range offence where the driver is…

There is certain court etiquette in Western Australia that should be upheld in the courts. Anyone who attends court needs to show the appropriate standard of behaviour to demonstrate respect for Western Australia’s legal system. If this standard of behaviour is not shown, you will be asked to leave the court or even be found…

Australia offers a number of different visas for non-citizens who wish to visit, study, work, or reside in the country. The process of selecting the most suitable visa and going through the application process can be stressful. The following information is meant to provide a guide for navigating the general process of selecting a visa,…

A restricted licence in Queensland may be issued to holders of open, provisional or probationary driver’s licences who have been disqualified from driving as a result of certain traffic offences, to allow them to drive for work purposes so that they do not suffer financial hardship. Legislation The rules and processes for obtaining a restricted…

Landlord and tenant rights and obligations in Victoria vary between residential and commercial premises. Residential tenancy agreements are regulated by the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. What are ‘landlords’ and ‘tenants’? In Victoria, for residential properties, a landlord is a property owner who gives another party the right to live in their property for a time.…

If you have obtained a visa to work or study in Australia, you may be considering calling Australia your home indefinitely. To do so you will have to first apply for permanent residency. Once this is granted there are no restrictions to the length of your stay, and you will also have access to all…

Drivers in Queensland are required to follow strict rules when it comes to traffic accidents on public roads. This includes reporting the accident to the police, exchanging details with other motorists involved and assisting with any police investigation of the accident. There are also a number of charges that can result from a traffic accident in…

The federal Privacy Act 1988 is designed to promote the protection of individuals’ privacy in Australia by imposing obligations on those who collect and handle personal information to manage it responsibly and transparently. It does so by reference to a number of principles (the Australian Privacy Principles). These principles are similar to those found in…

If you are unable to pay your debts, and your attempts to come to an agreement with your creditors about repayment have failed, then you may be faced with the prospect of declaring bankruptcy. Declaring yourself bankrupt involves having a Trustee appointed to take control of your assets and income so that they can pay…

Go To Court Lawyers is not your average law firm. Our innovative and unique approach makes the law more accessible to, and more easily understood by, the majority of Australians. Through our national legal hotline, we make it possible for anyone anywhere in the country to be able to speak to a lawyer anytime between…

If you are involved in a car accident in South Australia you are required by law to do certain things, including: stopping at the accident site helping injured persons, and assisting police with their investigations. If you fail to do so, you may be charged. You may also be charged with a number of other…

Whether you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence, everyone wants a chance to have his or her side of the story heard. In Queensland, character references are a good way to explain to a judge all of the positive attributes of the accused and gives the court a greater insight into the…

As Traffic Law specialists we are often asked as to when and how you can use your mobile phone while driving. These enquiries normally arise after the person has been pulled over by the police and fined which also resulted in a loss of three demerit points. To avoid losing demerit points which could result…

Adopting the appropriate court etiquette in NSW (New South Wales) is important as it displays respect for the courts and the legal system. The rules of etiquette must be followed by everyone who attends the court including the public. If this etiquette is not followed, the judicial officers may order you to leave the court…

Consumer claims in Queensland are governed by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which is set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. This law applies to all consumer transactions that have been entered into in Queensland and all of Australia since 1 January 2011. All consumer transactions in Queensland before then…

A debt is a sum of money owed by a debtor to a creditor which is legally enforceable. Debt recovery is the legal process and procedure which a creditor can initiate to get back the money which is owed by the debtor. What is and what is not a debt Strictly speaking, a debt arises…