When ADVOs Are Weaponised in Family Law Conflict in NSWby Carolyn Shiels9 February 20266 February 2026A Special Counsel’s Insights KEY TAKE OUTS: ADVOs are a vital protection tool, but in high-conflict family law matters they can sometimes be misused as… Read More »When ADVOs Are Weaponised in Family Law Conflict in NSW
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Explainedby Carolyn Shiels21 January 202621 January 2026Co-Authored by Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: Australia has introduced a mandatory minimum age of 16 for certain social media platforms, placing compliance obligations on… Read More »Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
Meredith v State of NSW (2025): Police Strip Search Unlawfulby Carolyn Shiels11 November 202511 November 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: The Supreme Court of NSW, in Meredith v State of NSW (No 5) [2025] NSWSC 1133 examines strip searches. NSW Police practices… Read More »Meredith v State of NSW (2025): Police Strip Search Unlawful
Understanding Coercive Control in NSWby Carolyn Shiels28 November 20246 February 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: Learn what constitutes coercive control What do I do if I feel this is happening to me Is it an offence to… Read More »Understanding Coercive Control in NSW
The offence of grooming in NSWby Grace Jolly24 October 202431 July 2025Co-Author: Carolyn Shiels KEY TAKE OUTS: Learn more about the offence of grooming and how the prosecution must prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt. Graham… Read More »The offence of grooming in NSW