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Need an appointment with a lawyer, but can’t make it in to their office? In an Australian first, Go To Court Lawyers, a National Law Firm and referral service, has launched Video-Link Bookings, a new function on the company’s website that enables clients to book a one-hour consultation with a lawyer via Skype or FaceTime.…

Australian’s understand how important the law is in business. When individuals decide to go into business for themselves this importance is further realised and a more intricate relationship is formed between entrepreneurs and the law. Five, young Australian entrepreneurs realised this through the development of their App, Clothesline. Go To Court Lawyers asked them about…

If you have been found guilty of a criminal offence you may be able to avoid having a conviction recorded against you if the Court chooses to dismiss the charge under section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. What sort of crimes may be dealt with under Section 10? Any criminal or traffic…

The $295 payment covers you for the first hour of your lawyer’s time. If you only need an adjournment this may cover that, because the adjournment may take an hour or less. Most lawyers that we use cost around $300 to $400 an hour; with the average being approximately $350 an hour. This cost does…

How to deal with debt collectors harassing you. Civil Lawyers. How to deal with debt collectors harassing you. The first step is to establish how much you owe and if you owe the debt that they’re chasing. The best way to attempt to resolve it first of all is to try negotiating. You should contact…

If you have entered into a verbal agreement and it hasn’t been put in writing, it is still enforceable. Verbal agreements are just as legally enforceable as a written ones. However, you may run into problems when you need to prove the agreement existed. You have the right to pursue your claim, but you will…

The concept of teaching Family Law to high school students may seem like a far-fetched educational idea. However, is it possible that a basic knowledge of how the law operates in this area may be an important skill to be possessed by students in the future? Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates that…

Townsville nurse Maria Sevilla, who arrived in Australia from the Philippines eight years ago with her son Tyrone, has had her application for a skilled worker’s 457 visa rejected by the Australian government because Tyrone has been diagnosed with autism.  The ABC reported that Maria was told that Tyrone could become a burden on taxpayers…

The article from the Gold Coast Bulletin regarding a police officer busted for driving under the influence is a timely reminder that no one is above Queensland’s laws on driving under the influence.  The article reports that the off-duty officer blew over three times the legal limit of 0.05% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after he was…

In South Australia you can have your driver’s licence disqualified for a variety of reasons which include the accumulation of more than 12 demerit points, breaching your licence conditions or for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I have used all my demerit points what does that mean? If you are disqualified from…

Do you like to take your car out on the weekend, show off to your mates, and see how fast it can go? Well, Western Australia’s tough hoon laws may see your car permanently confiscated if you’re not careful. The Road Traffic Amendment (Impounding and Confiscation of Vehicles) Act 2004 and the Road Traffic Amendment…

Last year new legislation was introduced that requires those found guilty of high risk driving offences, in which their vehicles were impounded or immobilised, having to complete the VicRoads Safe Driving Program. The Road Safety Amendment Act 2012, amended the Road Safety Act 1986, and is aimed reducing unsafe driving behaviour through a psychological and…

If you have been charged with a traffic offence in NSW you may want to consider participating in the Traffic Offenders Program (TOP). Over 48 Local and District Courts in and around Sydney, up to Newcastle in the North, down to Nowra in the South and inland to Bathurst are all recognizing the benefits of…

Most people will have heard of the State Penalties Enforcement Agency (SPER), which is responsible for collecting unpaid fines due to the State of Queensland and various other entities including local authorities. What is often not realised is just what SPER can do to enforce payment. Fines can be referred to SPER by Court order,…

In Queensland, various traffic and driving offences require a driver to lose a number of demerit points. If an open licence–holder loses 12 points within a three year period (4 points for a provisional licence holder) then, unless the driver takes action, the licence is automatically suspended for a period of between three and five…

If you face losing your licence in Queensland as the result of excessive speeding or accumulating too many demerit points, you may be able to apply for a special hardship licence. It will allow you to keep driving, under certain conditions, for the remainder of your suspension period. Am I Eligible to Apply for a…

The New South Wales government introduced new laws in 2010 following the death of 19 month old Skye Sassine in Sydney. Skye died when the vehicle in which she was travelling was hit by a man leading police on a high speed pursuit. Following this tragic death there were calls for tougher penalties on people…

QLD To Introduce Changes to Motorcycle Road Rules in 2015 Queensland Transport Minister Scott Emerson in mid-2014 realised a Motorcycle Discussion paper proposing to change current road rules relating to lane filtering, helmet standards, and how a rider is to sit on the bike.  Queenslanders were also invited to have their say by participating in…

In certain circumstances if your licence has been disqualified in Tasmania you may be able to apply to the Magistrates Court for a restrictive licence. There are strict conditions on the licences and you must be able to show not having a licence will cause severe hardship, not merely an inconvenience. A severe hardship may…

Have you been charged with drink driving, excessive speeding, dangerous or negligent driving? Have you wanted to participate in a traffic offenders program to help you reduce your penalties, but are short on time or don’t want to travel too far? Well the Northern Beaches Traffic Offenders Program may be just for you. When does…