NSW To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions

The NSW Government has decided to adopt Stage 1 of the the Federal Government’s Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia. This means that as from Friday, 15 May 2020 the previous restrictions will be eased to allow the following: outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people...

Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies

  On 7 April 2020 the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that a new Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies (including commercial, retail and industrial leases) would be implemented across Australia. It will be introduced in NSW by legislation...

Leaving Your Place of Residence

  On 30 March 2020 the Health Minsister, Brad Hazzard, made an Order under the Public Health Act 2010 directing people in NSW not to leave their place of residence without reasonable excuse. Failing to comply is an offence attracting a fine of up to $11,000.00...

Unlawful Arrest

  A decision of the High Court of Australia shines a light on how the Police can get it wrong when arresting someone. In NSW v Robinson [2019] HCA 46 (4 Dec 2019) the Court decided that the arrest of a man was unlawful as the arresting officer had no intention at...

Change to 40 km/hr Slow Down Road Rule

Change to 40 km/hr Slow Down Road Rule From 26 September 2019 the road rule requiring motorists to slow down to 40 km/hr when passing stationary emergency vehicles with flashing blue or red lights has been changed. The rule has been expanded to also apply when...