Posts by Websters Lawyers
Father Acquitted of Domestic Violence Charge Must Still Respond to the Same Allegations in the Family Court
In a recent case involving parenting arrangements for an eight-your-old child, a father who had been found not guilty in the criminal court of charges relating to serious domestic violence after a Court had not accepted the mother’s evidence, argued that he shouldn’t have to face the same allegations in the Family Law proceedings. The…
Read MoreHigh Court Confirms Historic Abuse Cases From Over 60 Years Ago Can Proceed
Two recent High Court decisions have empowered survivors of historical child abuse to pursue justice, overcoming attempts to block their claims due to the age of the allegations. In both cases, the organisations involved argued that they couldn’t receive a fair trial because key witnesses had died and evidence was lacking due to the passage…
Read MoreThe Last Will That Wasn’t – How Two ‘Valid’ Wills Were Found to Be Invalid
A 96-year-old woman died leaving four different Wills, all of which appeared to be valid; however, they benefited different parties including the Church. Ordinarily, the most recent Will would be the one that was to be followed, but with an estate worth millions, three different parties each had a reason to argue why the Will…
Read MorePolice to Pay $40,000 Damages for Trespassing After Knocking on Resident’s Door
In a recent Supreme Court case, SA Police have been ordered to pay a man $40,000.00 damages for simply going to his front door and knocking on it. The Court found that the officers had trespassed on private property on four occasions in May and July of 2015, despite the fact that their reason to…
Read MoreCan I Defend a Mobile Phone Camera Charge?
Receiving a fine for using your mobile phone while driving can be a frustrating experience, especially when it’s based on photographic evidence. It’s natural to wonder if you can fight the charge, and the answer is: yes, you can. However, successfully defending a mobile phone camera charge can be complex and requires a thorough understanding…
Read MoreCompensation for abuse survivors needs to reflect the true impact of their trauma
The recent news of an $8 million settlement for a survivor of historical sexual abuse at Beaumaris Primary School marks a historic moment in Australia’s fight for justice. While this compensation is the largest known payout to an abuse survivor in the country, it serves as a stark reminder that victims have long been failed…
Read MoreWorker wins compensation after tripping over pet fence while working from home
A worker who was injured after tripping over a pet fence while taking a coffee break at home has successfully claimed workers compensation. This decision sheds light on the complexities of remote work arrangements and the responsibilities of employers in ensuring employee safety, even within the confines of an employee’s home. The Incident:…
Read MoreEmployer ordered to pay worker $5000 for failing to provide payslips
A prominent basketball coach has won a significant legal case against his former employer, a professional women’s basketball team, after it was discovered that, due to an inadvertent administrative error, his payslips were being sent to the wrong email address throughout his employment. The Federal Court of Australia ordered the organisation to pay a penalty…
Read MoreDriver cleared despite positive drug test and licence disqualification
After being stopped by police on Main South Road and required to submit to a random drug screening test, a female driver was told that she had recorded a positive reading for THC (cannabis). As a result, the police required her to provide a sample of her oral fluid for analysis and then served her…
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