Category: General

What is fraud? A person committing fraud uses deceptive means to obtain financial or personal gain. The Crimes Act 1900 contains information on fraud offences in New...

To wind up a trust refers to the process of bringing a family or business trust to an end. A trustee or court-appointed representative usually winds up a trust....

Is there a fine for not voting Australia? In some countries, voting is not mandatory. But in Australia, compulsory voting is a legal duty.compulsory voting...

What is a statutory declaration NSW? A statutory declaration is a written statement that a person swears, affirms or declares to be true in the...

A character reference refers to a letter vouching for the good character and positive qualities of a person involved in legal proceedings. When a person is charged...

What is tax fraud? Tax fraud (also known as tax evasion) means a person deliberately fails to declare some or all of their professional or...

What are neighbour disputes in New South Wales (NSW)? You may have gotten into an argument with a neighbour because they’re too noisy. Maybe they’re...

What is “without prejudice” meaning under Australian law? Parties use this term in legal negotiations to reach a settlement without going to court. The “without prejudice” privilege...

A person who persistently commences court action to harass another is a vexatious litigant. Parties involved do not embrace the litigation process. Court proceedings can be...

Defamation in NSW has been publicly discussed following high-profile cases such as Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard and Barilaro v Shanks-Markovina & Google. But what is defamation...

Contributory negligence (or comparative negligence) arises when an injured person’s lack of care contributed to the harm or injury they suffered. The defendant can claim...

What is notary public (NP)? In NSW, a notary public is an official, generally a practicing solicitor, who the Supreme Courts appoints in accordance to...

People often understand and define intimidation on a day-to-day basis as offensive behaviour or unpleasant interaction. But how do criminal laws in NSW define the...

Exemption or exclusion clauses are contractual terms that exclude or limit the liability of parties to losses or damages that may arise from the performance...

What is NSW jury duty exemption? In New South Wales (NSW), serving on a jury is considered an important civic duty. Jury duty refers to...

Contempt of court is generally understood as misbehaviour in the courtroom or wilful disregard or disobedience of a court order. Common acts include a person...

If you don’t want to exercise your right to vote, can you go to jail for not voting in Australia? Voting is a civic duty....

People may want to know how to write a character reference for court when necessary. But what are character references for court? These letters or statements are...