TikTok is known for viral dances, not tax advice. Yet the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed a massive GST refund fraud linked to social media “money hacks”. ATO guidance on GST refund fraud explains how fake ABNs and sham BAS lodgements were used to obtain unlawful refunds. Media coverage reported losses in the billions […]
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Welcome to the world of influencers, where a lobster dinner can spark a legal storm. Sydney’s Silver Pearl Restaurant is at the centre of a public stoush after three food bloggers alleged defamation following an online post about a dine and dash. If your brand is caught in a similar bind, start with our defamation
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MH122 Diversion: What Happened On a routine flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 were thrust into unease when a man’s behaviour forced the plane to return to Sydney. For background on criminal processes, see Jameson Law – Criminal Law. About thirty minutes into the flight, Muhammad Arif reportedly rose
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Contract law falls within civil law legislation and is subject to civil proceedings. Civil law proceedings comprise areas of law such as Family law, wills, contracts law, etc. Civil law involves people against people and looks to provide a remedy for individuals so they can enforce private rights against other individuals. Criminal law on the
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Personal injury settlements are protected at the federal level and are tax exempt. The settlement funds are not classed as a form of income because they are intended as compensation. This may be compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, or medical bills. There are many different types of claims that can be made depending
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Neighbour Fence and Hedge Disputes in NSW A dispute over the common fence with your neighbour can trouble you every single day. We have been instructed to assist our client resolve a dispute in relation to the shared hedge and fence amicably. We are instructed that the hedge has been growing for many decades and
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In the Australian legal system, burdens and standards of proof play a critical role in determining the outcome of a case. Burden of proof refers to the obligation of a party to prove a disputed fact or issue in court, while standard of proof refers to the degree of certainty required to establish that fact
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Bail and bail laws can be incredibly complex and confusing to understand. Here at Jameson Law, we understand that finding yourself or a loved one facing a criminal charge can be an overwhelming and distressing experience. One crucial aspect of the legal process in Australia is bail, which can provide some relief during this challenging
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Criminal law is a complex area of law and legal advice should be sought at the first opportunity. There are many different aspects of criminal law and criminal offences can be categorized according to whether they are violent, civil, etc. Below we will discuss some different examples of criminal offences and how criminal law applies
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The “Burden of proof” is a key criminal law principle which factors into the prosecution of each separate criminal offence. All accused defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and therefore criminal cases must adhere to a strict formal process to ensure credible evidence and due process is followed. This includes adherence with human rights
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