I’ve been arrested; what are my rights?

I’ve been arrested; what are my rights?

Unlike the movies, police do not always need a warrant to make an arrest and can do so on the spot if they suspect an offence has been or is about to be committed. It is an offence to resist arrest, and police can use reasonable force to do so if necessary. When...
Who gets the family pet after separation?

Who gets the family pet after separation?

If you and your partner had a pet or pets together, you may wonder who will get them when you separate. Unlike children, courts do not have jurisdiction to make orders in relation to ‘custody’ of pets. Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), pets are treated as ‘personal...
Registering Fishing Licenses to a Company

Registering Fishing Licenses to a Company

While a large proportion of all fishing licenses in South Australia are held by individuals, you can also have them registered under a Proprietary Limited (Private) Company. This includes Southern Zone Rock Lobster and Abalone Fishing Licenses as well as pots and...