The fate of Cardinal George Pell, following his recent conviction in December 2018, has been handed down on 13 March 2019. Chief Justice Peter Kidd has sentenced Cardinal George Pell to six years … [Read more...] about George Pell sentenced to six years imprisonment for child sexual abuse
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Mittu Gopalan is awarded Gargi Woman Award 2019
The Hindu Council of Australia this weekend has announced that Mittu Gopalan is the Winner of Gargi Women Award 2019 - Performing Arts. Mittu Gopalan finds time for her passions and pursues them, … [Read more...] about Mittu Gopalan is awarded Gargi Woman Award 2019
No Visas for those Convicted of Domestic Violence
New legislation has been passed that prohibits foreigners who have been convicted of domestic violence from entering Australia. The Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Act 2019 … [Read more...] about No Visas for those Convicted of Domestic Violence
Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
The first hearing of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has revealed a myriad of problems suffered by both residents and staff in the sector. Many older Australians are afraid of … [Read more...] about Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Pill Testing in NSW
Several drug-related deaths at festivals in 2018 and 2019 have reignited the debate around pill testing. One of the most dangerous things about taking recreational drugs at a music festival is the … [Read more...] about Pill Testing in NSW
The Modern Slavery Act
Slavery includes servitude, forced labour, forced marriage, debt bondage, as well as slavery-like offences such as other aggravated offences that inflict inhumane or degrading treatment on someone … [Read more...] about The Modern Slavery Act
Has someone close to you passed away and have you been left out of the ‘Will’ of that person?
A well drafted ‘Will’ can also be contested if one feels that they have been left out of the ‘Will’ or if they have not been adequately provided for their proper maintenance, education and advancement … [Read more...] about Has someone close to you passed away and have you been left out of the ‘Will’ of that person?
Are you Separating From Your Spouse and Do You Know What Happens to Your Property?
The general public usually assumes that the division of assets should be a 50/50 split between the parties who are separated and intend to finalise their financial relationship. This is not always … [Read more...] about Are you Separating From Your Spouse and Do You Know What Happens to Your Property?