The Andrew’s Government has extended the State of Emergency declaration until 11.59pm on 16 August 2020, and have further required that face masks be worn by all members of the public from 11:59pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, or risk receiving a $200 fine. Some individuals in the community have questioned the legality of the…(read the full article)

The Age, Tuesday 21 April 2020: The article discusses the impact of bail reporting rules during the COVID-19 crisis and quotes our lawyer Ben Watson: “Criminal lawyer Ben Watson, from Johnstone and Reimer Lawyers, said bail was already being refused in court due to the inability to report to a police station and other impacts…(read the full article)

Have you or someone you know, got hungry and decided a trip through the McDonalds drive through would be a good idea? Have you then realised that you have left your wallet at home and wondered how you will pay – with three cars in front, three cars behind and no realistic way of getting…(read the full article)

It’s no secret that Family Law matters can be highly stressful and costly. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your initial consultation with a family lawyer. Be prepared You may not want to think about family law matters at first, but if you are prepared early…(read the full article)