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Sydney Protest Rights: Recent protests in Sydney have underscored both the growing determination of demonstrators, alongside the increasing complexity of NSW’s legal landscape for protest rights. On November 4th, a protest outside the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition led to 13 arrests as NSW Police deployed riot squads, mounted units, and pepper spray to contain […]
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Sydney Protest Arrests: Reports have emerged of multiple arrests and alleged excessive force at Tuesday’s Sydney protest outside the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition. Our firm reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to defending the right to protest and protecting individuals from unlawful police conduct. Our Civil Lawyer, Megan Kirk, attended the protest in person, documenting the
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Family Dispute Resolution in Sydney: Separation is one of life’s most stressful experiences, emotionally draining and financially challenging. When family relationships break down, finding a way forward that protects everyone’s wellbeing, especially the children’s, becomes crucial. That’s where Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) steps in. At O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors in Sydney, our Family Dispute
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Possession of Knife in Public Place: Carrying a knife in public, even unintentionally, can lead to serious criminal charges in New South Wales. Under section 93IB of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), it is an offence to have custody of a knife in a public place or school without a reasonable excuse. This law applies
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O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors confirms that an additional and more serious charge has been filed against the State of New South Wales in the ongoing civil proceedings on behalf of Hannah Thomas. This new charge has been added due to the severity of the injury Ms Thomas sustained during her arrest at the SEC
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Australia’s true crime podcast scene is bursting with some great listens! With a host of compelling shows covering everything from notorious crimes to the intricacies of the legal system. Our criminal lawyers and paralegals at the firm are hooked, are you?! Whether you’re looking for deep investigative journalism or practical legal advice, there’s something for
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The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is the nation’s central criminal intelligence agency, dedicated to protecting Australia from serious and organised crime. Established on 1 July 2016 following the merger of the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and CrimTrac, the ACIC provides unique, actionable, and intelligence-driven insights that support law enforcement agencies across the country. What
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Today’s judgment by the New South Wales Supreme Court, declaring the government’s protest law amendments invalid, represents more than a legal win. It is a vindication of the democratic principle that free expression cannot be muzzled under the guise of convenience. This case, brought by our client Josh Lees on behalf of the Palestine Action
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Understanding vicarious liability in NSW and your rights to compensation When someone in a position of power, such as a police officer, teacher, or public servant, commits a serious act of abuse, the survivor is often left wondering not only how such a thing could happen, but who is legally responsible. In many cases, the
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Legal Support in the NT: After more than 15 years of serving clients in the Northern Territory from Sydney, O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors is proud to announce a permanent presence in the NT. We’re thrilled to welcome Solicitor Maithili Mishra to our team. Maithili will be based in Alice Springs, where she’ll continue our
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