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The Landowner Guide to Site Value Objection is a document created to help Queensland landowners understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to objecting to the site value assigned to their non-rural property by the Valuer-General. The site value is a statutory valuation used for calculating local government rates and other land-related charges. The Read More …
Prior to 1953 the Monarch’s role in the British Empire was ‘indivisible’ meaning there was but one Monarch over all of the British realms (Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc). Since that time in 1952, the British realms at an economical conference in London decided to divide the Monarch’s Crown into localised Crowns, (Queen of Australia, Read More …
On 20 April 2020, an FOI request was submitted to the Department of Home Affairs under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). The applicant sought access to documentation showing that Minister Peter Dutton made and subscribed to the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance as required by Section 42 of the Australian Constitution. The Read More …
Documentary hearsay refers to written or recorded statements made outside of court that are presented as evidence to prove the truth of what they assert. In essence, it is a subset of the broader hearsay rule, which excludes statements made by a person who is not present to testify and be cross examined. The core Read More …
The following was provided by NSW Police under Freedom of Information: NSW Police Force is not a legal entity but is a collection of persons either appointed to statutory office or employed in the service of the Crown for the performance of the agency’s functions when the agency engages in legal relationships, such as procurement, Read More …
The Guide to Judicial Conduct is a set of ethical principles and guidelines that outline the expected conduct of judges in common law jurisdictions, including Australia. The guide is designed to help ensure that judges adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and impartiality in their decision-making and judicial responsibilities. It provides a framework Read More …
Currently there is a lot of confusion surrounding the Digital I.D. and if it is compulsory to have one. The Digital I.D. is VOLUNTARY and businesses and government agencies must provide alternate ways for you to access their services such as traditional methods of providing identification. Section 74 of the Digital I.D. Act provides the following. Read More …
MEDIA RELEASE – 25th March, 2025 Calls for the complete dismantling of the State’s guardianship system and the transfer of family guardianship matters to higher courts continue to grow following a disturbing case of persecution against an 80-year-old non-English-speaking, Italian mother, Mrs. “Mari”, and her daughter “Rosie” by the Office of Ageing Well (OAW). This follows Read More …
