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Urgent lawyer help

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Police interviews and your rights

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Australian Capital Territory

Police Want to Interview You? Your Rights in the ACT

Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in the ACT actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.

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New South Wales

Police Want to Interview You? Your Rights in NSW

Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in New South Wales actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.

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Northern Territory

Police Want to Interview You? Your Rights in the NT

Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in the Northern Territory actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.

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South Australia

Police Want to Interview You? Your Rights in SA

Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in South Australia actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.

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Western Australia

Police Want to Interview You? Your Rights in WA

Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in Western Australia actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.

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Assault charges

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New South Wales

Charged With Assault in NSW? Penalties & Defences Explained (2026)

Charged with assault in New South Wales? This video explains the NSW penalty ladder in plain English - common assault (up to 2 years), assault occasioning actual bodily harm (5 years, or 7 in company) - why those numbers are ceilings rather than predictions, the three main defences including self-defence, and how a guilty finding can still end without a recorded conviction.

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Protection orders

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Applying for protection orders

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Australian Capital Territory

How to Apply for a Family Violence Order in the ACT | FVO Guide

Canberra keeps it compact: one courthouse (Knowles Place) handles every family violence order, there are no court fees, and after hours - nights, weekends, public holidays - police can apply for an emergency order on your behalf. This video covers the court application, after-hours protection, interim orders, and the conference stage where the two sides are kept in separate rooms.

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New South Wales

How to Apply for an AVO in NSW | Police or Private Application

Frightened of a partner, ex-partner or family member in NSW? This video explains, in plain English, the two ways to get an apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) - asking the police to apply (with a provisional order for urgent protection) or making your own private application at the Local Court - plus who the order covers, what it costs (nothing), and the evidence that wins orders.

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Breaching protection orders

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Stalking and personal safety orders

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Family violence and family law

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Australia

How Family Violence Orders Affect Parenting and Property in Australia

There is a protection order in your family — protecting you, or made against you — and you are separating. This video explains, in plain English, what that order actually means for parenting arrangements and property settlement anywhere in Australia: how the family court weighs safety and protection orders when deciding about children, the three rules that keep state protection orders and national family law…

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Family member arrested

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New South Wales

Family Member Arrested in NSW? The First Three Phone Calls

Someone you love has been arrested in NSW and you don't know where they are or what happens next. This video gives families the sequence: the first three phone calls, what's happening in custody, how the bail decision works (court usually the same or next day), the facts families provide that win bail, and the three warnings that protect them - starting with recorded phone calls.

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Court preparation

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Criminal charges explained

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Australia

Assault Charges in Australia

Assault law differs between Australian jurisdictions, but charges can cover threatened violence as well as physical contact and become more serious with injury or aggravating circumstances. Preserve evidence, obey bail or protection-order conditions and get advice on the exact charge before entering a plea.

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Debt and Insolvency

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Family law and separation

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Go To Court office archive

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NSW court locations

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New South Wales

Newcastle Local Court: 343 Hunter Street & Arrival Guide | NSW

Newcastle Local Court is at three hundred and forty-three Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales. The official directory lists this address for the Local and District Courts. Check the court and venue on your own documents. The official directory lists registry hours as nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Confirm current arrangements before visiting. Telephone hours are listed separately from registry hours.

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New South Wales

Where is the Supreme Court at Queens Square? Address & Arrival Guide | NSW

The Supreme Court of New South Wales uses the Law Courts Building at Queens Square in Sydney. The court lists entrances from Phillip Street and Macquarie Street. Check your notice names this building. At this building, the Supreme Court registry is on level five and its courtrooms are on levels seven to thirteen. Check the courtroom for your hearing rather than going straight to the registry.

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New South Wales

Where is Downing Centre Local Court? Address & Arrival Guide | NSW

Downing Centre Local Court is at one hundred and forty-three to one hundred and forty-seven Liverpool Street, Sydney, New South Wales. The official directory lists its criminal registry on level four. The District Court’s criminal registry is on level three. Do not confuse a registry level with the courtroom for your hearing. Check the court name and details on your latest notice.

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New South Wales

Newtown Local Court: 222 Australia Street & Registry Hours | NSW

Newtown Local Court is at two hundred and twenty-two Australia Street, Newtown, New South Wales. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists weekday registry hours as nine until one, then two until four, Monday to Friday. The registry closes for lunch between one and two. Confirm current arrangements before visiting.

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New South Wales

Balmain Local Court: Check Enquiries & Your Hearing Venue | NSW

The New South Wales court directory lists Balmain Local Court at three hundred and sixty-eight Darling Street, but directs all enquiries to Burwood Local Court. Check your latest court notice before travelling. Contact the registry through the current official directory to confirm arrangements for your matter. An enquiries address does not establish your hearing venue, and it does not mean your hearing is cancelled.

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Police powers and complaints

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QLD court locations

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Renting and property

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New South Wales

Residential Tenancies in New South Wales

NSW tenants and landlords should keep the signed agreement, condition report, bond record, rent ledger, notices and all repair communications. Rent increases, access, repairs and ending a tenancy are governed by current legislation and prescribed processes; check today’s rules before serving or acting on a notice.

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Traffic and driving law

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Australia

Hoon Laws in Australia

Hoon laws are state and territory laws, not one national offence. They may apply to racing, burnouts, dangerous or reckless driving and can lead to impoundment, immobilisation or forfeiture as well as a charge. The exact trigger, period and review process must be checked locally.

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New South Wales

Drink Driving Offences in New South Wales

NSW drink-driving consequences depend on the alleged alcohol reading, licence category, conduct, prior relevant history and whether other offences are alleged. Penalties and procedures have changed since this recording, so check the current NSW Government material and obtain advice from the actual notice and police facts.

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Victorian court locations

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Victoria

Where is Melbourne Magistrates’ Court? Address & Arrival Guide | VIC

Melbourne Magistrates’ Court is at two hundred and thirty-three William Street, Melbourne, Victoria. Read your latest court notice carefully: it identifies the hearing, time and how you are required to attend. The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria recommends arriving at least thirty minutes before your court time. Everyone goes through security screening, so allow for that when planning your journey.

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Victoria

Where is Geelong Magistrates’ Court? Address & Arrival Guide | VIC

Geelong Magistrates’ Court is on Railway Terrace, Geelong, Victoria, beside Geelong Railway Station. Check your court notice for your hearing date, time and the way you are required to attend. The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria recommends arriving at least thirty minutes before your court time. Everyone passes through security screening. Allow enough time for travel, entry and finding the right courtroom.

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Victoria

Broadmeadows Magistrates Court: Address & Arrival Guide | VIC

Broadmeadows Magistrates Court is on the corner of Pearcedale Parade and Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows, Victoria. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance directions. The official court page lists weekday opening hours as nine to four thirty. Opening hours do not set your hearing time. Use the time given for your matter and check current directions before travelling.

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Western Australian court locations

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Western Australia

Where is Albany Magistrates Court? Address & Arrival Guide | WA

Albany Magistrates Court is at Albany Courthouse, one hundred and eighty-four Stirling Terrace, Albany, Western Australia. Check your latest court notice for the venue, hearing date and time. The court directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four on weekdays, with a closure from one to two. These are registry hours, not your hearing time. Recheck the directory before visiting.

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Western Australia

Narrogin Magistrates Court: Fortune Street & Registry Hours | WA

Narrogin Magistrates Court is at Narrogin Courthouse on Fortune Street, Narrogin, Western Australia. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four, Monday to Friday, closed from one until two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.

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Workplace Rights

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Australia — national workplace relations system; coverage and employment type must be checked

National Employment Standards: Your Workplace Rights Explained

The National Employment Standards set minimum entitlements for employees in the national workplace relations system. Check your employer's system and your employment type before applying a particular entitlement. A contract cannot simply remove an applicable NES minimum, but not every worker receives every benefit.

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Australian Court Preparation

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Debt and insolvency

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Australia

Debt Recovery in Australia

Before pursuing a debt, verify the agreement, amount, debtor and due date, preserve the supporting documents and check the applicable limitation period. A clear letter of demand may resolve the matter; if not, compare the cost, forum, enforceability and insolvency risk before filing.

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Australia

Owed Money? Legal Options in Australia

Confirm who owes the money, the legal basis, amount and due date, then preserve the contract, invoices, delivery records, messages and payment history. A clear letter of demand may resolve the issue, but limitation periods, the correct forum, costs and whether a judgment can be enforced should be assessed before filing.

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Australia

When a Debt Collector Refuses a Payment Plan

Verify the debt and collector, work out an affordable proposal and put your financial-hardship request in writing with supporting information. If the proposal is refused, ask for reasons, keep paying only what is genuinely affordable where appropriate, and check the lender’s internal complaint process and applicable external dispute resolution scheme.

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Queensland court locations

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Queensland

Brisbane Magistrates Court: 363 George Street & Arrival Guide | QLD

The George Street Brisbane Magistrates Court is at three hundred and sixty-three George Street, Brisbane. Check your court documents for the exact venue, hearing date and time before travelling. Queensland Courts separately lists the Roma Street Arrest Courts at two hundred and forty Roma Street. These are different destinations. Use the address on your current notice, and contact the registry if it is unclear.

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Queensland

Roma Street Arrest Courts: 240 Roma Street & Venue Check | Brisbane

The Queensland Courts directory lists the Roma Street Brisbane Arrest Courts at two hundred and forty Roma Street. Check your current court documents and directions for the venue that applies to your matter. Brisbane Magistrates Court at three hundred and sixty-three George Street is listed separately. Do not assume every Brisbane court matter is at Roma Street. If your documents are unclear, contact the registry before travelling.

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Queensland

Where are Brisbane’s District and Supreme Courts? Address & Arrival Guide | QLD

Brisbane’s District Court and Supreme Court are at the Queen Elizabeth the Second Courts of Law, four hundred and fifteen George Street, Brisbane, Queensland. Check which court your notice names. Both courts use this complex, but they have different matters and courtrooms. Your latest notice and court directions identify the hearing you must attend. A building address alone is not enough.

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Victorian Magistrates Court Locations & Updates

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Visas and Australian citizenship

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Federal & Family Court Locations — Australia

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Privacy Rights

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Australia — Commonwealth pathways, with state/territory coverage to be checked for the individual matter

Privacy Breach in Australia: Complaint or Court Claim?

The correct route depends on what happened and who was involved. A complaint about a covered organisation's handling of information is different from a court claim for a serious invasion of privacy. State or territory rules may also matter. Obtain advice promptly about the right route and any time limit.

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Civil claims, contracts and enforcement

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Separation and divorce

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Australia

Recognition of Overseas Marriages in Australia

An overseas marriage is generally recognised in Australia if it was valid under the law of the place where it occurred and would have been valid in Australia. Overseas marriages are not registered again in Australia; the foreign marriage certificate may be used as proof, subject to translation and the requirements of the organisation relying on it.

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Parenting orders and family court

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Australia

Relocation of Children After Separation

A move that significantly affects a child’s time with another parent should not be treated as an ordinary address change. Check existing orders, seek written agreement where appropriate and obtain advice before moving; the Court decides relocation disputes by considering the child’s best interests and the evidence in the particular case.

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Parenting arrangements and mediation

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Property and finances after separation

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Queensland Magistrates Court Locations & Updates

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Urgent parenting problems

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NSW Local Court Locations & Updates

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New South Wales Court Locations and Updates

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Police, charges and criminal defence

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Traffic and drink driving

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Employment rights and workplace disputes

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Australia

Unfair Dismissal Claim: Eligibility, 21-Day Deadline and Remedies | Australia

An eligible employee generally has 21 calendar days after the dismissal takes effect to lodge an unfair-dismissal application. Eligibility depends on the minimum employment period and coverage or income rules. The Commission considers whether the dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable; reinstatement is the primary remedy, with capped compensation available in appropriate cases.

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Motor vehicle and property damage disputes

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Privacy, reputation, identity and scams

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Queensland Court Locations and Updates

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