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From 1 March 2016, adult cyclists in NSW will face a hefty fine of $319 for riding without a helmet and will be required to carry photo identification under new rules and penalties introduced by the State Government. Those cyclists caught without...

In an era where smartphones and posting on social media have became commonplace, the risk of intimidation or a breach of privacy through the posting of inappropriate or embarrassing digital content has escalated. “Revenge porn” is one emerging...

Against the wishes of the NSW Police and insurance companies, the NSW Government has made lane-filtering by motorcyclists legal from 1 July 2014. Lane filtering is when a motorcycle rider moves alongside vehicles that have stopped or are moving slowly...

The Lean Thinking and Practice Australasian Summit, held this year on 6-7 May in Melbourne, is an annual opportunity for Lean practitioners and theorists in Australasia to think more deeply on the principles and practice of the management theory and to...

With the official Bandaged Bear Day fast approaching (on March 27), Streeterlaw decided to get in early and raise some much-needed funds for The Children’s Hospital’s hospice at Bear Cottage in Manly. The staff at Streeterlaw Sydney held the...

We are not the first legal firm to apply “Lean” (or Lean Six Sigma as it is described in the USA) as part of our management system but we may be one of the first in Australia. But don't expect Lean to become popular in the legal profession. The idea...

Streeterlaw is proud to announce that senior solicitor Simone Green (pictured) is now a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Congratulations Simone! As a firm we are committed to investing in the training and professional development...

As most people may be aware, taped conversations are generally not permitted into evidence if the person was not aware that they were being recorded. However, a recent case has shown that taped conversations, where the person has given permission to be...

In December 2012, the Australian Government made changes to the laws relating to unclaimed money, including Section 69 of the Banking Act. Some of the elements of the changes are:  The time at which money is recognised under the Banking Act as lost...

With summer in full swing, backyard swimming pools are again a focus for families. But many pool owners are not aware of the new responsibilities they face this year with the implementation of new pool safety laws. These new laws will require more...