The Conversion Practices Ban Bill (2024) Following the recent passage of the Conversion Practices Ban Bill (2024) in March, ‘conversion practices,’ which have historically been used to suppress the sexual orientations and gender identities of queer people, will be illegal in NSW (the Act commences on 2 April 2025). You can read more about the […]
In March 2024, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) released a report detailing the disturbingly frequent occurrence of children being strip searched in NSW. In the seven-year period from 2016 to 2023, NSW Police strip searched over 1,500 children, amounting to more than 200 strip searches of minors per year. The youngest child to be subjected
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At Dowson Turco Lawyers, we recognise how integral it is for the queer community to have opportunities to dance, celebrate and come together, not just during Mardi Gras season but throughout the year as well. We also recognise that some people may, despite the risks, be engaging in illicit drugs while attending parties and events.
Legalisation of same-sex marriage Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since December 2017, following a national postal survey in which the majority of Australians voted in favour of same-sex couples having the right to marry. The legalisation of same-sex marriage brought with it a host of legal rights and protections that afford couples equality
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Many Australians dream of parenthood, however, there are a number of factors that can be prohibitive, including rising cost of living expenses and medical hurdles. Surrogacy is a growing area of assisted reproduction in Australia, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community, single parents, and couples who cannot conceive. But surrogacy can be difficult to navigate, particularly
The Kardashian/West split and child support law of Australia The highly publicised divorce of businesswoman Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West (now known by his mononym ‘Ye’) was originally set to go to trial next month but has now reached a financial settlement. The Kardashian/West settlement includes an agreement on the parenting of their four
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If police want to speak to you, or you have been arrested, or have been arrested and charged, then you need advice from experienced criminal lawyers. The Dowson Turco Crime Team acts across the spectrum of crime, from serious and complex indictable matters down to summary matters in the Local Court. Our experience The Dowson
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Coercive control law reform in NSW On November 16, 2022, the New South Wales Parliament passed laws to create a stand-alone offence of coercive control, making NSW the first Australian state to do so. Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse in which a person engages in patterns of behaviour that infringe on the
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Sexual Consent Law Reform in New South Wales The laws surrounding sexual assault have changed in New South Wales. Previously, a person engaging in a sexual act was not required to ensure the person they were having sex with gave affirmative consent (that is, consent by express action or words). New consent laws have been
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While it can be daunting to consider your death, it is an inevitable fact of life. At DTL, it is our view that there is no better time than the present to ensure that you are taking the first practical step to making a Will and preparing other related estate documents, such as Powers of
