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Gay divorce in the age of marriage equality: is it easy?

Introduction We are an LGBTI law firm but we service all communities. The purpose of this post is to let the LGBTI community know that not only can gays and lesbians now get married, but we can also get divorced. Because of international marriages and civil unions, as well as life documents such as Wills […]

Crime Prevention and Control Orders – Thought Crimes and the Evolution of Secret Soldiers

DTL Blog / By StaceyDowson

Secret soldiers In an age of terrorism, traditional military tactics fall away. Actors in the war of terror don’t necessarily wear a uniform and sometimes they don’t even subscribe to a state with a flag. Preventative Detention Orders Both the New South Wales and Commonwealth Governments have enacted laws that allow police to take a

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