Fort Collins, Colorado, USA – Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) is pleased to announce its membership has elected Australian lawyer Leon Loganathan to serve as Chairman of the international legal network. Members have also chosen Canadian lawyer Celso Boscariol to lead as Vice Chairman. Both were selected to two-year terms at the 2022 Annual General Meeting…
Domestic Violence Orders can be made by a court in Australia for a period of time that they deem to be appropriate. This decision will be influenced by the risk factors involved, the Application itself and the age of any children listed as protected persons on the Application. The most common length of time that…
The imposition of a domestic violence order (DVO) against perpetrators of family violence is an important tool available to police and the Court to combat the presence of a growing social problem. There has been a strong focus in the media in recent years and the Northern Territory Government have recently appointed the first Minister…
Family law disputes can be emotional, confusing, and stressful. Unfortunately, personal anecdotes or advice from friends and family can make the family law process even harder. Whilst given with good intentions, this ‘backyard’ advice can lead to many misconceptions and can make it difficult to decipher between fact and fiction. Ward Keller is passionate about…
Do I have to participate in an interview with Police if I get arrested? The short answer is No. Let’s look at this more closely. If you get arrested, there are probably many thoughts and emotions you will encounter. There might be anger, shock or disappointment initially. You might also think of how you can…
Consent Orders Have you reached an agreement about parenting or property with your former partner? Do you want to resolve your matter formally without going to court? Ward Keller is passionate about resolving your family law matter as effectively and painlessly as possible, without resorting to costly litigation. If you and your former partner have…
Pearson Australia have advised that the Darwin centre for PTE Academic test takers will re-open from today, 1 May 2020. Please note that availability is limited and current and prospective PTE Academic candidates are encouraged to directly contact Pearson PTE. For more information, please visit the Pearson PTE website here.
Fully vaccinated Australians will soon be eligible for international travel without first seeking an exemption.The government has announced that Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 12 and over who have received two doses of a recognised vaccine will be able to travel without needing an exemption. This could start sometime in November but there will be…
The new Australian Agricultural Worker visa is now open for applications as a new stream in the subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations) visa. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will manage the AAWP and will negotiate bilateral agreements with foreign governments for the program. Only visa applicants from countries that are a…
It is expected that fully vaccinated Australians will be able to leave the country without exemption from Monday 1 November 2021, in a move that lifts major travel restrictions for the first time in 18 months. In addition, it was announced late last week that parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to…
