Multiple recent allegations in federal parliament clearly display a toxic workplace culture. Earlier this year, allegations were published that Brittany Higgins, a staffer at Parliament House, was … [Read more...]
Reducing family violence – A step in the right direction!
New laws in Western Australia announced last month have been described as the most comprehensive family violence law reforms the state has ever seen. The reforms exist of legislative changes to … [Read more...]
The Hidden Family Violence – Financial Abuse!
Not all family violence involves physical attacks. Often, control of the finances can be as debilitating as an assault. It has been estimated that 50-90% of family violence cases involve economic or … [Read more...]
Victims of Crime
When most people think of lawyers, they think of them as someone who represents their client to achieve a certain outcome, whether that be in court or out of court. But for lawyers who work for the … [Read more...]
AVOs – Everything You Didn’t Know
At least twenty women have been killed in Australia this year by their partners. Many more have experienced physical, psychological or sexual abuse. Most perpetrators are known to their … [Read more...]
Doxxing and Cyber-Harassment: What it is, and the need for legislative reform
‘Doxxing’ (or ‘dropping documents’) involves the release of personal information without permission, and to a hostile online audience. This may include phone numbers, email and residential addresses, … [Read more...]
How could an Australian do this?
Martin Bullock Lawyers, like many of you, are appalled by the terrorist crimes committed by a young white supremacist in New Zealand last Friday. We are all asking: “How could an Australian do … [Read more...]
Justice at last for victims of sexual abuse!
Survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, nuns, or employees of churches can now sue church organisations. On 1 January 2019, new laws came into effect in NSW imposing a retrospective duty … [Read more...]
It’s Grand Final Weekend!
This is one of the great weekends of the year, both for the NRL and the AFL. Don't spoil it by getting into trouble with the law. Drink responsibly and act responsibly. If your team wins then that's … [Read more...]
Can You Record a Police Officer Without Permission?
Martin Bullock Lawyers supports police in their important work within the community. However, what do you do if the police exceed their authority? In particular, can you record police officers or … [Read more...]