Peter O'Brien

The Australian Labor Party was elected in May with one of its key policies to enact a federal corruption watchdog.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised to enact the legislation by the end of the year.  However, the precise terms of the legislation are yet to be settled.  In 2019, Independent MP Helen Haines introduced an […]

How to apply for an annulment application in NSW: Everything you need to know What is an annulment application? If you do not appear in Court for your Hearing or Sentence, the Local Court can still convict and/or sentence you under s 196 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW). If you are not at

With digital media becoming accessible, businesses are increasingly able to become publishers of their own information and opinions. As there is little regulation and complex legislation, what can, and cannot be lawfully published becomes a pressing subject. In 2019, the United Kingdom Supreme Court handed down judgement in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd and Evening Standard