Two of Australia’s best and most compassionate lawyers have recently spoken out damning Australia’s response to asylum seekers and defending lawyers who represent refugees. In a recent SBS article, … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Marriage – It Makes Sense
Martin Bullock Lawyers is in favour of changing the definition of marriage to include same-sex relationships. We understand not everyone will agree. That’s fine. We don’t judge. The postal … [Read more...]
Have You Been Left out of a Will Unfairly?
A recent case in the NSW Supreme Court has highlighted both the problems and entitlements which take place in many Wills cases. Read more about the case in this Sydney Morning Herald article. Often … [Read more...]
There’s No Excuse for Domestic Violence
Have you or your children been a victim of violence or abuse? You don’t have to tolerate it. Domestic violence and sexual abuse are crimes. There are no excuses. Whilst family and domestic violence … [Read more...]
Criminal Law History – The Case of Ronald Ryan
3 February 2017 was an auspicious day in the history of criminal law. It marked 50 years from the date of Australia’s last execution – the last exercise of capital punishment in this country. On 3 … [Read more...]
Let the Lawyers Help
The legal profession gets a bad rap. People accuse us of being heartless and chasing the dollar. But sometimes you see lawyers standing up for what is right and fair, and protecting the rights of … [Read more...]
The Constitution – Our Nation’s Rulebook
Greg Martin has always loved Australian Constitutional Law. Our Constitution sets the rules relating to how the federal government exists and the powers that it has. This is similar to a company … [Read more...]
How Dying Without a Will Can Tear Families Apart
Have you been left out of a Will? Are you thinking of leaving someone out of a Will? Greg Martin, principal at Martin Bullock Lawyers, says: Families can be torn apart by Wills. Many people are … [Read more...]
Estate Planning – Never Use a Will Kit!
Wills are a legal minefield. Lawyers love them. It gives us a chance to properly express what our clients want, and how to deal with different situations. A recent Sydney Morning Herald article … [Read more...]
Can You Really Afford to Go to Court Without a Lawyer?
Recent and ongoing cuts to Legal Aid are silly and uneconomical. Studies have shown that for every $1 invested in Legal Aid it represents a $6 return to the economy through savings on healthcare, … [Read more...]