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A Complete Guide to Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) in NSW

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Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are a critical part of the legal framework in New South Wales, designed to protect individuals from violence, harassment, intimidation and stalking. Although AVOs are civil orders, breaching them is a criminal offence. Understanding how they work and your rights and obligations is essential, whether you are seeking protection or responding […]

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Ending “Good Character” as a Shield: A Summary of the 2026 Sentencing Reform

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The Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Amendment (Good Character at Sentencing) Bill 2026 (NSW) represents a significant shift in how courts approach sentencing. At its core, the Bill removes the ability for offenders to rely on “good character” as a mitigating factor when a court determines their sentence. What the law currently allows Under the Crimes (Sentencing

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Why You Should Formalise Family Loans with Legally Binding Agreements—Especially When Property Is Involved

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In a ruling that has sparked widespread concern among equality advocates and the LGBTQIA+ community, the UK Supreme Court has handed down its decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent)—a case centred on the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010. At its core, the dispute questioned whether trans

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Equality Setback: UK Court Rules ‘Woman’ Means Biological Sex Under Equality Act

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In a ruling that has sparked widespread concern among equality advocates and the LGBTQIA+ community, the UK Supreme Court has handed down its decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent)—a case centred on the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010. At its core, the dispute questioned whether trans

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Think You’ve Got a Simple Will? Think Again: An Overview of the Challenges and Complexities of Estate Planning

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Writing a will may seem like it should be a simple, straightforward process. You might think all you need to do is choose an executor and write down the names of your beneficiaries and that will be that. However, the intricacies of legal language and the emotional undercurrents that accompany familial dynamics mean the process

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The Trans Community in NSW Must Be Able to Change Their Birth Certificates

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New South Wales remains the only state in Australia in which the trans and non-binary community are unable to change the sex on their birth certificate unless they have undergone a sex affirmation procedure. We know that trans and gender diverse people may not be able to undergo sex affirmation procedures for medical or financial

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