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...]
A History of the Second Amendment in the US
This is a follow-up to our post last week about the implementation of Gun Laws in Australia, which you can read here. The Second Amendment was originally introduced in 1791 by President James … [Read more...]
Gun Laws – Why Australia Got It Right
In 1996, after the then-largest mass shooting in the world at Port Arthur in Tasmania, the Australian government, to its credit, made far-reaching restrictions and controls on the sale and possession … [Read more...]
The Overlap of Health Issues and the Criminal Justice System
One of the key values of Martin Bullock Lawyers is compassion. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system often seeks retribution rather than rehabilitation, and there are many health issues tied up … [Read more...]
Our Story
Let us tell you a little bit more about Martin Bullock Lawyers. Greg Martin has been a solicitor and attorney since 1984, practicing in all areas of court work. He has worked for legal aid, large … [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...]
Important Changes to Domestic Violence Laws
New laws due to come into force in New South Wales later this year will make “strangulation” an offence. This is an important change that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence – We all need to feel safe and know our options before making a rash decision
Are you and your children trying to get out of an abusive relationship? We can provide you with advice on your options, both in relation to seeking an apprehended domestic violence order against … [Read more...]
Important Changes to the Family Law Act – Parliament’s Shutdown Prevents Legislation
In the recent political assassination of the Prime Minister, the Federal Parliament shut down early. This has never been done before. As a result of this, important legislation before the … [Read more...]
Sexual Consent and the Law
The NSW Bar Association has recently stated that "sexual consent laws should be amended in NSW so that a person who has an unreasonable but honest belief in consent is not guilty of crime". You may … [Read more...]