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Comparing privacy rights in Australia with other Countries

Australian privacy laws have a unique blend of protections that both mirror and diverge from privacy regulations around the world. While there are common threads in safeguarding personal information, Australia’s approach includes distinct provisions that set it apart. Let’s discuss how Australian privacy laws stack up against those of other countries and explore the unique […]

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Fighting for Justice: More Awards & Sidnie’s Hannah Grundy ABC TV Appearance!

Happy Halloween Readers! 🦇🎃 Welcome to our October edition of Fighting for Justice! This month has been packed with HUGE news! From a successful awards night with UTS to Sidnie’s prime-time television ABC appearance to discuss the Hannah Grundy case! O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors has been front and centre, fighting for justice, representing our

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A Cautionary Tale* About Representing Yourself in Court

Representing yourself in court, a good idea?: When 28-year-old Liam Jameson* found himself charged with a serious traffic offense, he thought that defending himself in court was a good idea. After all, he was convinced he could the situation and avoid a traffic conviction. Unfortunately, like many before him, Liam quickly learned that navigating the

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Representing Yourself in Court

Posting and Boasting About A Crime Now Illegal In NT

New “Post and Boast” Laws: A Double-Edged Sword in Youth Crime Prevention? In a recent legislative move, the Northern Territory has joined Queensland and New South Wales in criminalizing the act of posting and boasting about a crime on social media. This development, colloquially known as “post and boast” laws, has sparked a heated debate

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Posting and Boasting About A Crime

Justice for Hannah Grundy – A Landmark Victory Against Online Abuse For Our Client

The case of Hannah Grundy, our client, has gained national attention after it was recently featured in Australian Story: Betrayal. It tells a shocking story of online abuse and AI generated pornographic images. Hannah Grundy on ABC’s Australian Story Our top Criminal Lawyer, Sidnie Sarang, represented Hannah through this harrowing ordeal. Hannah needed legal support

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NT Age of Criminal Responsibility is Lowered to 10: Our View

This week, the NT Government made a controversial decision. They’ve lowered the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years old. That’s right—children as young as 10 can now be held responsible for crimes. In summary, this means young children can be arrested, charged, and dragged through the court system, just like adults. Unsurprisingly,

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NT Age of Criminal Responsibility

Facing Traffic Charges in NSW? Here’s What You Need to Know

Traffic offences are some of the most common legal problems in NSW. At O’Brien Solicitors, we regularly help clients with all kinds of traffic charges in NSW. These include drink driving, drug driving, and speeding offences. It’s important to understand these offences and the consequences that come with them. Drink Driving charges in NSW Drink

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Protests in Sydney: Balancing Freedom and Security

In recent events, the delicate balance between the right to protest and public safety has come under scrutiny in Australia. Two incidents highlight the complexities surrounding protest laws and their enforcement. Let’s explore the recent protests in Sydney. Pro-Palestine Protests in Sydney The New South Wales Police Force faced a legal challenge when they attempted

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Peter O’Brien Honoured with Two Prestigious Awards

At O’Brien Solicitors, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Principal Solicitor, Peter O’Brien, who recently received not one, but two highly distinguished awards. At the UTS Faculty of Law Awards night, Peter was honoured with both the Law Faculty Alumni Award and the UTS Chancellor’s Award for Excellence—a remarkable recognition of

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