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Minimum Wage Australia 2026: $26.44 an Hour From 1 July
Australia's minimum wage is $26.44 an hour ($1,004.90 a week) from 1 July 2026. Award rates, junior and casual pay, super, and what to do if underpaid.
Miranda Rights in Australia: What the Law Actually Says
Australia has no Miranda warning. Here is the actual right to silence, the NSW special caution, and how the right to a lawyer differs by state.
Mobile Phone Detection Cameras in Australia: Which States Operate Them (2026)
Which Australian states and territories operate mobile phone detection cameras (none found in the NT as at October 2026), with FY2026-27 fines and enforcement dates.
Money Mule and Job Scams in Australia: The Legal Risk and What to Do
How job scams turn people into money mules in Australia, why moving money for others can be a crime under the Criminal Code, and what to do if it already happened.
Motor Accident Compensation in Australia: CTP Schemes State by State
How Australia's 8 CTP and motor accident compensation schemes compare: fault rules, claim deadlines and common-law access in every state and territory.
Motor Accident Compensation in NSW: CTP Claims, Benefits and Time Limits
How NSW CTP works under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017: who is covered, claim deadlines, statutory benefits, the two common law gates, and Lifetime Care.
Motor Accident Compensation in Queensland: CTP Claims, Benefits and Time Limits
How Queensland's fault-based CTP scheme works under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994: claim deadlines, NIISQ, ISV general damages and dispute options.
Motor Accident Compensation in South Australia: CTP Claims, Benefits and Time Limits
How CTP works in South Australia: the 5-insurer competitive model, the Injury Scale Value threshold for damages, the Lifetime Support Scheme, and claim time limits.
Motor Accident Compensation in Tasmania: MAIB Claims, Benefits and Time Limits
How MAIB works in Tasmania: no-fault scheduled benefits, common law damages with no impairment threshold, claim time limits and interstate cover.
Motor Accident Compensation in the ACT: MAI Scheme Benefits, Common Law and Time Limits
How the ACT's hybrid MAI Scheme under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 works: no-fault benefits, the 10% WPI gate to common law, and the two claim deadlines.
Motor Accident Compensation in the Northern Territory: TIO MAC Scheme Claims and Time Limits
How the Northern Territory's no-fault MAC Scheme under the Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act 1979 works, who is covered, claim deadlines and why common law claims are barred.
Motor Accident Compensation in Victoria: TAC Claims, Benefits and Time Limits
How Victoria's TAC scheme works under the Transport Accident Act 1986: who is covered, the 12-month claim deadline, statutory benefits and the serious injury test.
Motor Accident Compensation in Western Australia: CTP Claims, Benefits and Time Limits
How Western Australia's fault-based CTP scheme works under the Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act 1943: ICWA claims, time limits, CISS and damages.
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National Police Checks in Australia: AFP Certificates and the NCCHC
Australian national police checks: the AFP certificate (required for Commonwealth and ACT purposes) and the NCCHC. Fees, consent rules and when to use each.
Neighbour Disputes in Australia: Fences, Trees and Noise Law
How fence, tree and noise disputes between neighbours work in each Australian state and territory: which Act applies, the forum, first steps and common myths.
Neighbour Noise Complaints in Australia: Rules by State
How neighbour noise is regulated in Australia, the power-tool hours set in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, and why most noise complaints go to the council.
New South Wales Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates: Fees, Eligibility and How to Apply
NSW birth, death and marriage certificates cost $70 standard or $105 priority. Who can apply, proof of identity, registration deadlines and closed-period access, sourced from the Registry.
New South Wales Demerit Points: The 13-Point Threshold Explained (2026)
NSW's demerit threshold is 13 points (14 for eligible professional drivers), not 12. Thresholds, double demerits, good behaviour periods and the mobile phone fine.
New South Wales Probate: Fees, Deadlines and How to Apply
How probate works in NSW: Supreme Court process, FY2026-27 fees, the 12-month-from-death family provision deadline, and intestacy rules.
New South Wales Strata Scheme Law: Owners Corporations and NCAT
How strata schemes work in New South Wales: the owners corporation, levies, by-laws, pets and the 2025 reforms, all under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015.
New South Wales Tenant Rights: Eviction, Bonds and Rent Rules
New South Wales abolished no-grounds eviction in May 2025. NSW tenant rights on eviction grounds, bond limits, rent increases and the NCAT process.
No-Grounds Eviction in Australia: Where It's Banned and Where It Still Applies
Most of Australia now requires a landlord to give a reason to end a tenancy. WA and the NT still allow no-grounds endings; Qld and Tas keep a fixed-term route.
Non-Compete Clauses in Australia: The Law and the Ban
How non-compete clauses actually work under Australian common law and the NSW Restraints of Trade Act, and the status of the proposed federal ban.
Northern Territory Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates: Fees, Eligibility and How to Apply
Northern Territory BDM certificate fees, who can apply, ID requirements, birth and death registration deadlines, and historical record access, current as at 18 August 2026.
Northern Territory Child Car Seat Laws: Fine, Demerit Points and Exemptions
Northern Territory child restraint law: the $500 flat fine, 3 demerit points, no double demerit scheme found, and how the taxi exemption treats rideshare.
Northern Territory Demerit Points: Why the Novice Threshold Is Higher Than Most States (2026)
NT demerit points: 12 for an open licence, 5 for learners and provisional drivers. MVR thresholds, suspension bands and FY2026-27 fines explained.
Northern Territory Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, AIL and Disqualification
NT drink driving penalties under the Traffic Act 1987: the $400 infringement notice, court fines at the $194 penalty unit, disqualification gaps and the Alcohol Ignition Lock.
Northern Territory Firearms Licensing: Gun Licence Categories, Fees and the 28 Day Wait (2026)
The Northern Territory issues 5 firearms licence categories under a closed 12 reason list that excludes personal protection, a 28 day wait, and non renewable licences. Verified September 2026.
Northern Territory Probate: Fees, Deadlines & Family Provision
How probate works in the Northern Territory: the flat $1,585 fee, the 12-month-from-grant family provision deadline, intestacy, and the Advance Personal Plan.
Northern Territory Tenant Rights: Eviction, Bonds and Rent Rules
The Northern Territory still allows no-grounds eviction on 60 days notice and has no bond authority. Full NT tenant rights guide.
Notice of Intended Marriage: How to Get Married in Australia
How to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage in Australia: the 1-month to 18-month window, witnesses, documents, shortening notice, the ceremony and certificates.
Notice of Termination in Australia: The NES Scale and the Over-45 Extra Week
The Fair Work Act minimum notice period, from 1 to 4 weeks by length of service, the extra week for employees over 45, payment in lieu, and how it differs from redundancy pay.
NSW Court Lists: How to Search the Online Registry and Daily Lists
How to search NSW court lists by name or case number, when each court publishes, which matters never appear, and the rules on reusing NSW court list information.
NSW Drink Driving Penalties: PCA Tiers, Fines and Disqualification (2026)
NSW drink driving penalties by PCA tier: fines, automatic disqualification, immediate suspension, interlock periods and drug driving under the Road Transport Act 2013.
NSW Public Sector Whistleblower Protections: The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022
How the NSW Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 protects public officials, contractors and volunteers who report serious wrongdoing, and the penalties for retaliation.
NSW Workers Compensation: icare Claims, SIRA and Weekly Payments
How NSW workers compensation works: icare claims, the six-month deadline, weekly payment caps, permanent impairment thresholds and the 2025-2026 reform, for injured workers and employers.
NT WorkSafe Workers Compensation: The Return to Work Act 1986 Explained
How NT WorkSafe claims work under the Return to Work Act 1986: claim deadlines, weekly payment rates, permanent impairment lump sums, and why the NT has no common law damages pathway.
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Ochre Card NT: Fees, Validity and Why Volunteers Still Pay $8
The Northern Territory's Ochre Card costs $89 for paid work and $8 for volunteers, not free, and lasts just 2 years. See the penalty for working without one and how NT's anti-discrimination law treats criminal record.
Online Defamation in Australia: Platforms, Comments and Search Results
When is a platform a "publisher" of someone else's comment in Australia? The Voller and Defteros High Court rulings, digital intermediary rules, and South Australia's gap.
Online Shopping Rights in Australia Under the Consumer Law
How the Australian Consumer Law applies to online purchases: guarantees, refunds, overseas sellers, digital products and unsolicited items.
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Parental Leave in Australia: NES Unpaid Leave and Paid Parental Leave Explained
How Fair Work Act unpaid parental leave (12 months, extensions, flexible days) and Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (weeks, rate, eligibility, super) work together in Australia.
Parenting Orders in Australia: Law, Factors and Process
How Australian courts decide parenting arrangements after the 2024 repeal of the shared-responsibility presumption, and the current section 60CC factors.
Personal and Carer's Leave in Australia: Sick Leave, Compassionate Leave, and FDV Leave
The 10-day paid personal and carer's leave entitlement, the Mondelez ruling on what a day means, compassionate leave, and paid family and domestic violence leave for all employees.
Personal Insolvency Agreements in Australia (Part X): How a PIA Works
How a Part X personal insolvency agreement works: the controlling trustee, the creditors' special resolution, and why a PIA has no eligibility threshold.
Pets in Strata Schemes and Body Corporates Across Australia
Can a strata scheme, owners corporation or body corporate ban pets? It differs by state; New South Wales and Queensland limit pet bans. Compare each rule here.
Police Check in ACT: How to Apply, Fees and the Fingerprint Booking Fork
How a police check works in the ACT: it is the AFP National Police Certificate at $56/$113, plus the ACT Policing fingerprint fork and its unresolved $26 fee.
Police Check in NSW: How to Apply, Fees and What Shows Up
How a NSW National Police Check works: NSW Police Force's own online process, the $58.60 standard fee, fingerprint and volunteer rates, turnaround, and what appears on the result.
Police Check in NT: SAFE NT Fees, How to Apply and What Shows Up
How a National Police Check works in the NT: SAFE NT's single portal, the $92 fee schedule effective 1 July 2026, and why turnaround time is not published.
Police Check in Queensland: How to Apply, Fees and What Shows Up
How to get a National Police Certificate in Queensland: application channels, the current $78.15 fee, turnaround times, and Queensland's anti-discrimination gap.
Police Check in South Australia: How to Apply, Fees and What Shows Up
How to get a National Police Certificate in South Australia: SAPOL's application process, the $82 fee and volunteer rates, processing times, and the state's anti-discrimination law.
Police Check in Tasmania: How to Apply, Fees and What Shows Up
How to get a National Police Record Check in Tasmania: Tasmania Police and Service Tasmania's process, the $70 fee and volunteer rate, turnaround, and the state's discrimination law.
Police Check in Victoria: How to Apply, Fees and the Spent Conviction Rule
How a Victoria National Police Check works: Victoria Police's fees, the $91.50 standard rate, turnaround, and the state's own spent conviction protection under the Equal Opportunity Act.
Police Check in Western Australia: How to Apply, Fees and What Shows Up
How to get a National Police Certificate in WA: the online-only application process, the current $66.00 fee, processing times, and WA's anti-discrimination gap.
Police Reports in Australia: How to Report and Get a Copy in Every State
How to report a crime to police and get a copy of a report in every Australian state and territory, current fees, crash-reporting duties, and false-report penalties.
Police Wanding Powers in Australia: NSW's Designated Areas and Queensland's Jack's Law (2026)
Police in every state and the NT can use hand-held scanners without a warrant in set places. How NSW designated areas and Queensland's Jack's Law work.
Probate Fees in Australia FY2026-27: Every State Compared
Compare FY2026-27 probate filing fees for every Australian state and territory, from flat fees in Queensland and Western Australia to tiered scales elsewhere.
Probate in Tasmania: Applying, Fees & Contesting a Will
Tasmania probate guide: Supreme Court process, FY2026-27 fees, the 3-month family provision deadline, and intestacy rules.
Prohibited Weapons in Australia: How Classification Works by State (2026)
Every Australian jurisdiction keeps its own list of prohibited weapons, separate from firearms licence categories. Learn how classification works, verified July 2026.
Property Records in Australia: How to Do a Land Title Search in Every State
How to search a Torrens land title in Australia: who runs each state and territory register, what a title search shows, owner-name search rules, fees, and the current status of certificates of title.
Property Records in NSW: How to Search a Land Title, Fees and Caveats
How to search a NSW land title through NSW Land Registry Services: what a search returns, current fees under the Real Property Regulation 2019, certificate of title abolition and how caveats work.