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Racq wasting my time with private investigator

I recently bought a new car. I took out an insurance policy before I collected the new car. One day later had a car drive swerve into the side of me. The other driver let me take a photo of his digital licence but refused to give his phone number or his insurer. I called police but the driver left before they arrived. (They never arrived).

I made a claim online and in the days after the incident I spoke to RACQ and they said they should be able to track down the other drivers details.

Several weeks later I'm being contacted by Quantum corp saying that they are investigating my claim for fraud. (It's worth noting that the damage to my car is minimal and probably less than the cost of my excess, yet alone the policy cost). Quantum corp want to have a 90 minute recorded video call to, what they tell me, confirm the accident happened during the time I was insured.

I have my new vehicle contract. I have photos picking up the new car the day before the incident. I have call logs to police link reporting the incident. I didn't submit a police report straight away as I felt it was a waste of time and RACQ made it seem like it wouldn't be necessary. I also knew the other driver was only 19 and a P plater so a police report would likely end up with him getting an infringement and losing his licence and I didn't want that to happen.

Am I obligated to consent to the video call or can I refuse and just provide the contact, photos call logs etc?

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u/4ToedSloth — 4 hours ago

Can potential tenants be discriminated against regarding their diet?

I recently saw discussion on a rental page on Facebook, where a tenant was looking to find a housemate who was vegan or vegetarian. Many commentators said this is illegal; on one hand i can understand someone wanting housemates aligning with their values, but on the other, that there may be laws to protect certain discriminations. I couldn't find anything online prohibiting it.

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u/BeautifulWonderful — 4 hours ago
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Can my employer ask me not to wear my medical ID bracelet to work?

Recently had an advanced care directive done up by my GP. Been wearing a medical ID bracelet to work for a week with no issue. It wasn't until Friday that my boss realised that it was a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) bracelet. I've now been told that being in a customer facing environment, that it was "inappropriate". Do I dare wear it to work tomorrow, or do I just keep the paperwork on me and hope if something does happen that someone checks my pockets.

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u/LFTL56 — 14 hours ago
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Need advice: Employer wants me to sign a “new” contract that resets my start date — is this legal? (Australia/SA)

SORRY LONG POST AHEAD

I’ve been working as a Disability Support Worker (NDIS) for the same company since July 2023. Recently they sent me a new employment contract to sign, listing my commencement date as 1 June 2026 — like I’m a brand new employee.

Looking back, I’ve actually signed “updated” contracts with them several times over the past 3 years, always with the same explanation — “updates to our policies, terms and conditions.” At the time I didn’t think much of it. In hindsight I probably should have questioned it sooner.

A few things stood out when I reviewed this latest one:

Casual employment + 6-month probation. Probation is normally for new hires. Doesn’t make sense for someone with 3 years’ tenure — and if this pattern of repeated “new” contracts has been resetting my start date each time, I may never have actually cleared probation on paper.

One-sided notice period. They only owe me 1 week’s notice during probation (or “per legislation” after) — but I have to give them 4 weeks to resign.

Confidentiality clause contradicts itself — one section says the duty lasts forever, another says only 3 years.

$10,000 flat penalty for any confidentiality breach, regardless of actual harm.

12-month non-compete — banned from working with any client I’ve had contact with, for a full year after I leave.

I emailed asking why I need to sign a new contract at all; they replied it’s due to “updates to policies, terms and conditions” — no specifics given, same as previous times.

I haven’t signed it yet, and I haven’t sent anything further. I’ve drafted (but not yet sent) an email asking them to confirm my actual start date (July 2023) is preserved and to detail exactly what’s changed from my original signed contract, before I consider signing anything.

What’s making me more alarmed: a few coworkers have recently started telling me stories about ongoing issues at this workplace — pay disputes, apparently even lawsuits. I don’t have details yet, but it’s making me take all of this a lot more seriously than I did before.

My questions:

Can they legally get away with resetting my start date like this every time I sign a “new” contract, if I never pushed back before?

Am I at risk if I refuse to sign this one and keep working under my original terms?

Should I send my draft email first, or go straight to Fair Work / a lawyer given what I’m now hearing from coworkers?

Has anyone dealt with something similar in the NDIS/disability support sector, or heard of this company having wider issues?

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u/Charming-Main-2911 — 11 hours ago

Parents taking me to court over a car.

I’m looking for something legal advice. I have owned my car since I was 17. When I got my licence, I was working, but was young and immature and didn’t have enough to buy myself a car to get to uni. My parents offered to buy me a car, and I can pay back half (they went 50/50 with my older brother with his first car) I agreed, got the car, and fully paid back my half as soon as I could.

I am now 23, and a very long story short, am no contact with my parents. I got asked to leave their house with about 12 hours notice, and because I couldn’t find a rental, my partner and I moved in with his grandparents while looking for a rental. During our stay (it was two weeks we were there for) my parents randomly rocked up to my partners grandparents house, uninvited. They had no access to my location, or his grandparents address. Now we’re in our rental, they have shown up again.

When they showed up, they let me know that I haven’t paid registration on my car, to the point it’s expired and I have a suspended licence (in the motions of moving out I hadn’t changed my address), and that I have 30 days to get it roadworthy, or they’re going to take me to court personally, as they invested money in the car, and didn’t agree for it to be used illegally. If I sell the car, they will also take me to court. They have also offered to take the car and get it roadworthy themselves (I know that there will be a catch, I just don’t know what at this stage)

My question is, if the car is legally in my name, and the verbal agreement was fulfilled years ago, do they have a standing in court? I obviously know I need to pay my fines and get it looked at my a mechanic, however, I do think it would just be more beneficial to take the car to a wreckers and get what I can for it, as it’s a very old car, and will cost more than it’s worth to get it all up to scratch, however, I don’t want to get sued if they can. obviously I am grateful to my parents for helping me out when I needed them, however, the agreement is fulfilled.

Any and all legal advice is welcome. and I’ll answer any additional questions if necessary! Thank you for reading, I’m sorry it was a long one!

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u/YouluvC — 18 hours ago

Casual employee suddenly stopped being rostered

I’ve been at my company as a casual for 2 years and have consistent shifts 3-5 days a week. I suddenly stopped getting shifts and my boss is ignoring me. Is this legal?

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u/Positive_Usual_8780 — 9 hours ago

Is this stalking? Next step

I’m a woman and I live in an inner-city apartment block where the culture is typically very friendly. It’s the kind of building where everyone says hello in the hall, holds the door open for one another, and engages in normal, polite pleasantries. I also have a very cute, young fluffy dog that everyone in the world wants to pat.

There’s a weird socially awkward man who lives downstairs. He likes dogs so I let him, along with anyone else really, give my dog a pat. I say hello/ generic chat if we pass in the foyer (‘hey, how’s it going, weather looks warm/ cold, how’s the renos? Okay have a good one!’).

I don’t actually remember his name, never spent any time with him other than surface level chit chat if we passed in the foyer/ hall. We’re both owners, not renters.

This has obviously been transmuted in his head as the start of a relationship.

Seeking advice on next steps.

April: Prior to my dog's knee surgery, a downstairs neighbour asked numerous questions and offered to cook for her. I declined, finding the behaviour overly familiar but attempting to view it as well-intentioned.

10 April: Immediately after returning from the surgery, I was outside trying to get my dog to relieve herself post-anaesthetic. The neighbour stood closely and watched us. I explicitly stated we were fine and tried to focus on my dog, who was in pain. He eventually left, only to return ten minutes later to hand me a puppy pad. I accepted it briefly just to get him to leave.

Throughout May: I repeatedly encountered him in the building foyer. It’s daily pretty much. During one interaction, he mentioned losing his dogs and appeared tearful. When I asked if they were old, he clarified that his ex had taken them. He proceeded to discuss his breakup while I was forced to stand there holding my wriggling dog before I could excuse myself.

Another time, he opened his apartment door upon hearing me return down the hall. He offered me a used dog bed. I declined, stating my dog already had two, but he continued to press that it was a good brand before I firmly refused.

I realise now he’s opening his front door and coming out to the hall every time he hears me and my dog. His behaviour escalated from incidental greetings to intentionally opening his door every time he heard us in the hallway. He would call my dog over, forcing me to walk down the hall to retrieve her and engage in unwanted small talk.

29 May: Encountered him in the foyer upon returning home. He commented that I looked exhausted. I kept the response brief and went upstairs.

30 May: Met him in the hall again. He brought up my appearance from the previous day and asked if my fatigue was due to indigestion.

31 May (approx.): At 1:30 AM, I took my dog outside. She began barking, and I looked up to see him leaning out of his window, beckoning her and trying to initiate a conversation. I immediately picked up my dog and went back inside.

3 June: At 9:30 PM, he knocked on my door to inform me that someone had stepped in dog mess on the stairs. Confused by the late-night knock, I stated it was not from my dog. He claimed he was just letting me know, offering no emergency justification for the disruption.

5 June: Around 3:00 PM, he knocked on my door to offer a cinnamon scroll from a local bakery. I was working from home and accepted it quickly, I don’t know why I just didn’t know what else to say. While holding a half-eaten sandwich, he commented on the quality of the bread and began to suggest breaking off a piece of his own food to give to me. I declined, cited a work meeting, and closed the door.

Later that night, around 10:30 PM, he rang my intercom. He refused to identify himself when prompted. Assuming it was a delivery error, I buzzed the main door open. He then knocked on my apartment door to offer me a pair of women's sunglasses, claiming he was clearing out his place. I expressed confusion and gave a cold reception, repeatedly declining the item before he left.

7 June: Met him further down the street while kneeling to clean up after my dog. He approached from behind to pet her. While I was off-balance, he asked what my plans were for the rest of the day. I stated I was running errands and immediately walked away. After her walk I returned to the building to find him entering at the exact same moment. My dog rushed to the glass door, and instead of waiting for me to secure her, he opened the door to grab and cradle her with inappropriate familiarity. After retrieving her and heading up the stairs, he called out to ask about my schedule and added, 'If you can’t sleep, you can always come and knock on my door.' I declined.

From this point onwards I stopped surface level pleasantries (no hi, no short sentences to answer his questions and leave, I’m ignoring him or just saying “ok” when he ambushes me in the wee hours of the morning when I’m alone on an empty street waiting for my dog to do her business).

8 June: Encountered him in the hallway at exactly 1:45 AM while taking my dog outside to pee.

9 June: Spoke to another resident who confirmed the neighbour acts strangely and frequently attempts to give away random household objects to others.

10 June: Took my dog outside and observed him opening his window twice specifically to watch us, though he did not speak. Later that day, At 1:22 PM, he knocked on my door. I checked the peephole and did not answer. He walked away, returned two minutes later, and knocked again. I remained silent. At 2:08 PM, he rang my intercom. When I asked who it was, he identified himself by name, mentioning he lived downstairs and had left a pastry at my door. I told him he did not need to do that. He agreed to stop, and I hung up. At 3:30 PM, I left for a walk and found a pastry bag sticky-taped to my doorframe with a note written on it.

18 June: At 1:30 AM, I took my dog out and found him loading his car. He approached me with tears in his eyes, visibly shaking and pulling at his sleeves, apologising for making me uncomfortable. I told him plainly that I did not want my doorbell rung at all hours. He stammered, thanked me for letting him know, and then abruptly got into his vehicle and sped away down the street.

29 June: Returning home at 9:30 PM, I passed the foyer and heard him call my name from down the hall three times. I ignored him and continued up the stairs.

4 July: At 11:10 PM, I was walking my dog down a nearby lane. He approached me from behind. I kept moving toward the main street to get inside, but he followed, stating we hadn't spoken in weeks. He handed me a handwritten note. I kept my responses completely neutral. He bent down to pet my dog, and then stammered an apology for the messy handwriting before scurrying away.

The Note Left by the Neighbour: Hi, we haven’t spoken in a few weeks and I wanted to reach out. Firstly, your home is your sanctuary, a safe place, and I was wrong to overstep this boundary. I am sorry for making you feel uncomfortable and upset, and it won’t happen again. Secondly, I apologise if writing to you is unwelcoming or not received well, but I write to you out of mutual respect. I truly value the connection we’ve had over the past few months. I am genuinely interested in you and [text scribbled out] and I am not here to play games. I prefer clarity over regret, always. If you are open to rebuilding our connection, I would love to grab a coffee sometime soon when you’re ready. If you feel it is best to leave things here and end it for good, I completely understand and respect that too. Either way, I wish you the best. [Name and phone number removed]

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u/Moist_Serve5401 — 21 hours ago

I feel like there should be a TV show for unfair dismissals and adverse action

There's enough trouble going on in the realm of unfair HR processes and employment law that it warrants greater public coverage. Naming and shaming is the best form of coverage, as settlements revolve around buying the worker's silence to protect legal and reputational risk.
I'm going through the legal route now, and I can see how expensive, time consuming and frustrating it can become. If you go to conciliation for settlement, they're going to try and gag you and take away your freedom to truly express how you feel about that a nasty organisation. You will forever have a contract with an organisation you most likely despise. If you go to the media, you preserve your freedoms. You may not get reinstated or a neutral reference, but you are a free bird and may get paid a modest sum by the media company, depending on the merit of your case, the size of the firm, your social capital etc.
Food for thought. Rant over.

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u/AnteaterOdd3 — 18 hours ago

Harassment, surveillance and gaslighting from neighbour

Thanks in advance for your advice. I have a Queensland legal question revolving around harassment and surveillance from our neighbours who are currently renovating an investment property. We've had issues throughout their renovation, including trespass and threatening behaviour from tradespeople. And general dishonest conduct from the property owner. When we raise legitimate issues, such as work undertaken on our side of the boundary against written instruction, they are dismissive and say "call the council" or "call the police"; and claim that we are escalating tension even though we are the impacted property.

Things have come to a head since the property owner's girlfriend, who he has told us is a solicitor, moved back in to the property while construction continues. She had lived there alone, we believed as his tenant, for around three years prior to renovation work commencing.

We recently raised an issue about the positioning of their blinds as they were tilted to view directly into our home. At first this was an issue of nuisance light, as bright lights were often left on overnight. However, two days ago we noticed they had repositioned their security camera to record directly into our property and home, including recording our bathroom window. We raised our concern about this invasion of our privacy, especially as we have young children, via text message with photographic evidence showing the camera's position. They immediately repositioned their camera and sent a text claiming the camera was never pointed at our house - clearly a lie, and contrary to the provided evidence - and suggested we call the police. As they had repositioned the camera, we did not reply to their message.

Today, two days later, we received the following message from the property owner (names removed):

I withdraw my consent for either of you to speak to either GIRLFRIEND'S NAME or I in person.

I withdraw my consent for either of you to contact me on this phone number, or any other telecommunication platform. I withdraw my consent for either of you to speak to any workers who attend on my property moving forward.

I withdraw my consent to either of you entering my property in any way, including hanging over the side fence.

Any issues moving forward you are to contact Council or Police.

I am sending this message based on the advice received from the Queensland Police.

Your number will be blocked after sending this message.

The question is, does this sound like it is based on actual advice received from Queensland Police?

For example, I don't see how he can withdraw consent for us speak to workers attending his property. They've caused considerable damage to our fence and continue to negatively impact our property as recent as this week. Due to the conduct of the tradespeople on site the rear neighbour has strung barbed wire across the rear boundary fence. And the other side neighbour has withdrawn access to work from their property after a break in. We suspect one of them has reported them to council or WorkSafe, which could have contributed to the elevated stress of the investor and his girlfriend.

Given the pattern of behaviour with the CCTV and the refusal to tilt their blinds to look into their own property and not ours, and what has been an escalation of aggression from both the property owner and his solicitor girlfriend when we've tried to discuss legitimate issues in person, this message seems like an attempt to intimidate and menace us which has greatly upset my wife and caused distress and discomfort for our family.

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u/CallTheCouncil — 17 hours ago

last minute tour operator cancellation in ethiopia - original booking however on viator in australia - urgent advice needed

Looking for some advice.

I booked and paid for a 12-day Ethiopia tour through Viator months ago. The tour starts in tomorrow.

Today, the tour operator contacted me on WhatsApp saying they can no longer provide the itinerary I booked. They said due to security issues in Tigray and increased operating costs, they’ve replaced it with a completely different 8-day itinerary.

They’re offering the new tour for USD 1,800 and say they’ll refund my original Viator booking, but only if I cancel the Viator booking myself first.

The frustrating part is that two weeks ago I specifically contacted both Viator and the operator to confirm the tour was still going ahead because I wanted to avoid exactly this kind of last-minute situation. I was reassured everything was fine.

Now I’m in Addis Ababa with very few alternatives.

I’ve already contacted Viator and am waiting for their response, but I’m wondering:

Should I refuse to cancel and insist the operator cancels instead?
If I cancel myself, could I lose any protection or make it harder to get a refund?
Is it a red flag that they’re asking me to pay for the replacement tour outside the Viator platform?
Has anyone dealt with something similar? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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u/transolecranon — 20 hours ago

Can a dentist refuse to give me a copy of my own X-rays (Australia)?

I recently went to a general dentist and had X-rays taken. They referred me to an orthodontist because I need braces.

I asked the clinic to email me a copy of my X-rays for my own records. Two years ago, the same clinic emailed my X-rays to me without any issue. This time, however, the dentist said they couldn't send them to me and would only send them directly to another dentist or orthodontist.
The problem is that I haven't decided where I'll have treatment yet. I might see a different orthodontist, or I might even have the treatment overseas. I just want a copy of my own records, especially since I paid for the X-rays.

Is this normal in Australia? Can a dental clinic refuse to provide a patient with a copy of their own X-rays and only send them directly to another provider?

Edit: I am an international student I do not have Medicare I paid this with my own pocket. This is Queensland not New South Wales, check the tag

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u/AdTop169 — 1 day ago

Nuisance neighbour?

Seeking advice on what to do, or who to talk to about a nuisance neighbour.

Live on 6 acres in a semi rural area in Lockyer Valley QLD.

Moved here ~ 5 years ago, to get out of town, away from people and start a family etc.

Neighbour is ~80yo at a guess a retired horse person, who has made living here extremely uncomfortable, problematic, and now dangerous.

We have had countless issues with plants being poisoned, false complaints to council, damage to fences, threats etc since being here. We ignored most of it, but the most recent issue is a bit more concerning.

On Monday afternoon, while both my partner & I were at work, he lit our fence line on fire, and let it go. It ended up spreading into our paddock and he just went inside the house and left it. Luckily another neighbour spotted it before it hit the scrub behind us, or head towards my house. They called 000, emergency fire services and rural fire service came and got it under control. I still was not home from work until they were just leaving. Didn't acknowledge me or tell me what was going on. Neighbour was hiding inside his house with all the lights off the whole time.

I'm glad no damage occurred, but now I'm wanting to have an official report of this. I don't care about damage to land as it's probably good for it. What I am worried about, is the fact he thinks this is OK and not have any consequences.

Do I report this to police? Council? Who do I see to make sure he is reprimanded and that this can't happen again.

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u/086DAN — 1 day ago

Building inspector negligence - any case recourse and my chance?

I'm after some advice on whether I have any grounds to pursue my pre-purchase building inspector, and what's the best way to do it.

I bought a townhouse in Victoria earlier this year and had a pre-purchase building inspection done beforehand.

The inspection report rated the bathroom as generally okay apart from a binding door. There was no mention of any issue with the detached shower waste or grate.

During my pre-settlement inspection, I discovered that the shower waste grate wasn't actually fixed to the floor. The entire grate assembly simply lifts straight out by hand (photos attached). It wasn't just loose, it wasn't attached to the tiles at all.

I queried this with the building inspector, and this was their response:

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Upon moving in, I also found out that there was also a pipe adapter like thing that could be easily pulled up when I lifted the grate.

I then had a plumber look as some pics of it (attached), and he told me that it looks like there is no puddle flange installed.

  • Is this potentially negligence by the building inspector?
  • Has anyone successfully pursued a building inspector over something similar?

I understand pre-purchase inspections are visual only, and I'm not expecting inspectors to uncover concealed defects. My concern is that the inspector didn't just fail to identify something that was obviously out of place in the report untill I brought it up.... in fact, he also specifically stated that a compliant puddle flange was installed.

I'd appreciate any opinions from anyone who's been through a similar situation or has knowledge on how best to navigate this.

Thanks!

I don't think it's worth gearing with up lawyers because that will just drag on and risk mounting cost. But are there avenues through regulatory bodies or ACCC to mediate?

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u/KeyScore3283 — 14 hours ago

After advice regarding a boundary fence

My parents are in a dispute with their neighbor over a boundary fence the neighbor has built.

Both properties front a river and are very steeply sloped. At some point, a substantial retaining wall was built across both blocks, with a shared built-in stairway up the center.

It's worth mentioning that the wall and stairway are probably over 120 years old and are heritage listed.

The property line goes down the stairway on an angle with about 80% theirs at the top, and 80% my parents at the bottom. I believe there is some sort of right of way easement on the stairway, as it's the only way to access the front of either block.

A while ago, the neighbor built the boundary fence along the property boundary and cut access to the top 80% portion of the stairway. My parents have complained to the council, and after a lot of back and forth, the neighbor has been ordered to remove the fence. This was years ago. Instead of removing the fence he has repeatedly made it bigger by adding boats, random building materials, odd colors of paint.

The boats are probably the biggest concern. They are definitely encroaching over the property boundary, and they are fairly wobbley. The secondary concern is the lack of access to the stairway. There is only the smallest amount of space to squeeze past the boats.

My questions.

I feel I want to remove the fence, or at least the boats attached to the fence, without the neighbors approval. Will I get in trouble for this, considering they were court ordered to remove it years ago?

Is there a way to enforce the original court order to remove the fence? Council seem unwilling to help.

I live in WA, but I'm heading to my parents in NSW for a visit next week. If I demo the fence, will I be kept from returning to WA if the police are involved? Or can I be called to return to NSW if I leave before they get involved?

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u/joe-from-illawong — 21 hours ago

How to advocate for court ordered rehab?

My brother in his 30s has been on meth for about 3 years now, and despite multitudes of people trying to support him in getting him into rehab etc he’s not interested. He recently got arrested for serious assault of a a police officer and obstructing officers in the course of their duties while under an intoxicating substance. I believe an officer ended up with a broken arm. His court date for adjourned until next week and I’m hoping I can use this to advocate for court ordered rehab. But as my brother isn’t interested in rehab and due to his behaviour I’m refusing to be involved in his life until he’s clean I can’t really do this with his consent. Is there any way I can get in touch with the prosecutor or whoever would be appropriate to try and advocate for this? It is interstate for me and while I can fly up and attend the court date in person I’d prefer not to if I can avoid it as it’s more time away from my family and money spent when I’ve already poured thousands into trying to help him.

I’ve never been involved in the legal system before so I have no idea what I’m doing and would be grateful for any guidance.

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u/myseptemberchild — 1 day ago

Should I contest this fine???

I was pulled over for driving with an expired rego. This surprised me as I use my vehicle for work and am very diligent in making sure everything is in good order.

After I had it passed over the pits and re-registered it I started to wonder how I could've missed the reminders.

At the licensing center I asked them what address my vehicle was registered too. They gave me my old address which I haven't lived in since purchasing this vehicle. On top of that I distinctly remember notifying them when we moved and having that as the address for both my old car and the wife's car (We still get her registration reminders)

The licensing center told me that my old address was on the forms they received from the dealer when I purchased the new car.

So I went to the dealer who have presented me with their copies of the registration papers which have my correct address on them.

Should I bother contesting the fine I'll shortly be receiving for not handing my plates in??? As the licensing department have been sending all relevant mail to my car to the wrong address.

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u/JudgeIll9943 — 1 day ago

Neighbour installing roofing on our side of the party wall

Hoping for some advice.

We live in a strata title unit block next to a terrace with a party wall.

In the past, the neighbour has added drains and vents on our side of the fence without strata approval. They have also accused our plants of causing mould damage to their property and subsequently applied poison to our plants without permission.

Our neighbour yesterday was photographed on our property installing some patio roofing over their garden which extends 50mm onto our physical property bounds and drains into our property.

No approval was requested nor granted.

They are fairly constantly on our property, for example, parking on our common property, and I am getting fed up with this behaviour.

What should I do about their use of our property and of the works they have done?

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u/four_zero_four — 1 day ago
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Names and Suppression Orders - NSW Police My Cousin?

Bit of a legal question for the AusLegal brains...

My cousin is "Officer AB" from the LECC's Operation Harrisdale report... the one about the NorthConnex tunnel crash.

From what's already public... he was a NSW Police Inspector in a specialist command, crashed an unmarked police car into the crash cushion in the NorthConnex tunnel back in May 2023... the LECC later found serious misconduct, including leaving the scene and allegations about avoiding a breath test... and lying about being on the piss (he said he fell asleep for insurance purposes) he was originally charged with high-range PCA and DUI, but later convicted of the lesser offence of mid-range drink driving in the Downing Centre Local Court in a closed courtroom. The bloke knoked down over 17 drinks down at the Mercantile at the Rocks, was seen dancing at McDonalds on CCTV.

His name's been suppressed, so all the public reports call him "Officer AB"...

Here's what I'm trying to work out...

Because he's my cousin (estranged we don't get on), and I obviously know who he is without reading the news... does the suppression order stop me from telling people who he is??? I mean disclosing his name as AB because I am a family member? is there any lawyers here?

Like...

  • Does the order apply to everyone... or mainly the media???
  • If a mate asked me who Officer AB is... can I legally tell them... or is that an offence???
  • Does it cover private chats at home... down the pub... or just publishing stuff online???
  • What about posting on Reddit, Facebook or X... is that automatically a breach???
  • If half the family already knows... does that make any difference???
  • Can an ordinary person actually get charged or done for contempt for naming someone who's covered by a NSW suppression order???

Not looking to name him here... and not asking whether I should... just genuinely trying to understand how these suppression orders work in NSW... because if they apply to everyone, does that basically mean I can never talk about what my own cousin did???

Anyway he was disqualified from driving for over a year, lost his job.... can you believe he flushed his job down the toilet in one night out with the lads? Inspector of Special Command? What a total GRONK!!!!

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u/JuxtaPostBl0g — 22 hours ago
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Death following denial of reasonable adjustment from work

I'm looking for advice on where to seek legal assistance or who to speak to regarding a workplace matter involving Queensland Health.

A friend repeatedly requested reasonable workplace adjustments due to a documented disability. Specifically, they asked not to be rostered on night shifts because of the serious health risks associated with their condition. Those requests were reportedly refused, and they were even told to resign if they couldn't meet the roster requirements.

After continuing to work night shifts, they suffered a fatal medical event.

I'm trying to understand whether there are any avenues for independent investigation or legal review, and which type of lawyer or organisation would be appropriate to contact.

So far this has reported to senior hospital management, work safe and qnmu (union), so far there has been no response from any.

Any recommendations or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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