New South Wales has introduced temporary legislation to allow for electronic signing during the COVID-19 crises under the Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020 by using Audio Visual Links. What is an audio visual link? An Audio Visual Link is often referred to as AVL and is simply any technology that enables […]
Demerit points, Refusal of licence and suspension in NSW
Demerit Points are part of a licensing system used by Transport for NSW formally Roads and Maritime Service (RMS). Most offences in NSW have a monetary fine and demerit point penalty attached to them. When do I get my demerit points back & when do they reset? These points “reset” or are not counted […]
I have been served a Domestic Violence Evidence in Chief Video (DVEC), What is this?
A Domestic Violence Evidence in Chief Video (DVEC) is a recorded statement either in audio or video form from the compliant/alleged victim. This DVEC then forms the evidence of the alleged victim in a defended hearing. It is a criminal offence to publish the DVEC on the internet or provide copies without permission. (Criminal […]
Should I agree to an AVO? Consequences of an AVO
What is an AVO? An AVO or Apprehended Domestic/Personal Violence Order is an order from Police and/or the courts prohibiting certain behaviour with the aim of to protecting the Person in Need of Protection (PINOP). How long does an AVO last for? An AVO lasts for a specific period of time or as long […]
I’ve just been served with an AVO, what does that mean? What do I do?
An AVO or Apprehended Domestic/Personal Violence Order is an order from Police and/or the courts prohibiting certain behaviour with the aim of to protecting the Person in Need of Protection (PINOP). AVO’s in New South Wales are governed by the Crimes (Domestic and Personal) Violence Act 2007. Apprehended Violence Orders can be made for the protection […]
COVID-19 Restrictions from 30 March 2020
What can’t I do? You cannot without reasonable cause, leave your place of residence unless you are undertaking particular activities. Some reasonable excuses are: Legal obligations Obtaining food or other goods or services for personal needs of the of the household or household for a vulnerable person Travelling for the purposes of childcare Exercise Obtaining […]