The Charges:        Obtain Financial Advantage – The maximum penalty for each charge under section 135.2(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth) is 12 months imprisonment and/or a $6,600 pecuniary penalty Attendance Date: March 2018 Location: Southport Magistrates Court Our client was charged with 2 counts of Obtaining a Financial Advantage from Centrelink between […]

The Charges: Possess Dangerous Drug (Drugs Misuse Act) Attendance Date: March 2018 Location: Brisbane Supreme Court Overview & Outcome Our client was charged with possession of Meth by the Queensland Police. We represented the client through the committal process and obtained a brief of evidence. Our client entered a plea of not guilty to the […]

Grandparents play an important role in the lives of children all over Australia. They are often an invaluable resource to parents who need a break or guidance or to assist in the day to day activities for the children, such as before and after school care. It is because of this that the Family Law […]

The Charges: Attempting to Pervert Justice (Criminal Code 1899 – SECT 140) Attendance Date: March 2018 Location: Brisbane District Court Overview & Outcome Our client was charged with Attempting to pervert the course of Justice by agreeing to accept charges on a friend’s behalf via written statutory declaration sent to the Police. Police established that […]

The recent development about Barnaby Joyce’s extra marital affair has opened a dialogue with regards to discussions on property settlements and paternity.  What many people falsely assume is that the girlfriend (as opposed to his wife) will not be entitled to anything apart from child support from Barnaby and that his property settlement issues with […]