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Questions tagged [australia]

Questions specific to Australia. For many questions, specifying the state will be required as legislation can be state-specific (notably criminal law).

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New South Wales

  • Supreme Court of New South Wales
  • District Court of New South Wales
  • Local Court of New South Wales

Queensland

  • Supreme Court of Queensland
  • District Court of Queensland
  • Magistrates Court of Queensland

South Australia

  • Supreme Court of South Australia
  • District Court of South Australia
  • Magistrates Court of South Australia

Tasmania

  • Supreme Court of Tasmania
  • Magistrates Court of Tasmania

Victoria

  • Supreme Court of Victoria
  • County Court of Victoria
  • Magistrates' Court of Victoria

Western Australia

  • Supreme Court of Western Australia
  • Family Court of Western Australia
  • District Court of Western Australia
  • Magistrates Court of Western Australia

Australian Capital Territory

  • Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
  • Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory

Northern Territory

  • Supreme Court of the Northern Territory
  • Magistrates courts

Norfolk Island

  • Supreme Court of Norfolk Island
  • Norfolk Island Court of Petty Sessions
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What laws give a bouncer the right to evict somebody from a night club in Australia?

What set of laws give a bouncer / security guard / crowd controller the right to evict a person from a night club in Australia? if not all Australia then Victoria.
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What is the legal basis that can prevent a carton being reused in Australia

I came across a box that has the words "Reuse of this carton is prohibited and is punishable by law" With that box in mind, I have a few questions Is this true are there laws that could enforce prevention of reuse If so what is the basis Does it…
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Is it legal to sell a product with a class 3 laser in Western Australia?

Say the object isn't handheld and therefore doesn't meet the definition for laser pointer.
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whether entitled to reward or not

Tam lost his wireless airpods in the campus. He advertised online and near the campus, a reward of $50 to who returns the lost earphones. Sania found them and went to return it. But next day she saw the advertisement and claim the reward. Advise…
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Can you leave children in a car while you pay for fuel in Australia

There are laws that prohibit leaving children in a car alone that can result in fines and court attendance. Under these laws can you be fined for leaving children in a car at a service station while paying for petrol
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What did Andrew Bell SC (as he then was) do, that no other barrister had done to Gummow J in 17 years?

Andrew Bell SC got appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW, then NSW Court of Appeal from 28 Feb 2019 -, and now Chief Justice of NSW. He was Vinerian Scholar on the BCL, and got a DPhil. Scroll down half way on…
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Who is responsible for Refunding the customer in Australia with Download Codes

In Australia, Australian Consumer Law dictates that within reason Australian Customers are entitled to refunds which Steam/Valve got into trouble by refusing. A while back i went to buy Warhammer 40k but i couldn't play it because it required an…
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How Justice of the High Court of Australia officially abbreviated?

JSC singular, JSCC plural can officially abbreviate Justice of UK Supreme Court But what for Australia High Court? JHC? HCJ?
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What can I do legally about a property which constitutes a major fire risk for my property and neighbouring school?

There is a property out the back of my place full of long grass and Gorse Bushes which are taller than any adult. this property sits between the edge of a forest and the back of a couple of properties including my own and the neighbouring…
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Changing mind about agreement before taking effect

If two parties A & B both agreed to sign off on a development program document on x date, where the development program document states the agreement will take effect on Y date, however A changes their mind and sends notification in writing to other…
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Are there any laws in Australia that would stop someone having a doorbell that captured fingerprints

Technology to capture fingerprints is becoming common. One could imagine a doorbell that logs and stores fingerprints of every person who uses the bell. Are there any laws in Australia that would prevent a doorbell like this being used?
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In Australia are there any legal concerns with parents giving school teachers gifts?

Throughout primary school and kinder I've noticed that around Christmas and sometimes the teachers birthday some parents organise a pool of money to purchase a gift for the teacher. This can result in the teacher receiving a gift in the range of…
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Could a personal jetpack flight legally occur over Australian cities?

Have just been reading about the remarkable jetpack flight over Dubai, in the article Flying over Dubai — and other places — with jetpacks (a YouTube of the incredible flight is available on YouTube). My question is, what is the law regarding a…
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In New South Wales, does operating an unlicensed vehicle affect liability?

I'm not sure the title has the correct wording, but I'm imagining a situation where, say, a driver is operating an unregistered vehicle and is involved in an accident. In order to narrow this question a bit, let's say; No one was intoxicated,…
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Jiu-jitsu at the office? Australian OH&S

Was wondering about the legalities about setting up a few mats at the office to train a martial art during lunch breaks in Australia (NSW). Is it even possible? Would we have to get staff to sign some kind of waver?
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