Badran v Public Transport Authority of Western Australia

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Badran v Public Transport Authority of Western Australia

In 2009, Mr Badran was travelling on a return concession train ticket from Perth to Rockingham when he was approached by two Public Transport Authority Revenue security officers and asked to provide proof of his concession entitlement. Mr Badran produced an expired concession card containing his full name and address, but not his date of birth. One of the officers asked Mr Badran to supply his date of birth so that an infringement notice could be issued. Mr Badran refused to do so, asking instead that the notice be mailed to him.

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Most Unfair - the Expansion of the Uncommercial Transaction

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Most Unfair - the Expansion of the Uncommercial Transaction

The liquidator of Ashala Model Agency Pty Ltd (Company) commenced recovery proceedings against Featherstone, the Company’s shadow director. Relevantly, Featherstone had paid himself using the Company account to clear a loan that he provided to the Company. Featherstone ultimately used that money to purchase a residential property for his de facto partner, who was also the main shareholder of Ashala. The monies paid to Featherstone rendered the Company insolvent.

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Extraordinary Drivers Licence Applications - A Practical Guide

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Extraordinary Drivers Licence Applications - A Practical Guide

If you lose your drivers licence as a consequence of a driving offence, you have a right to apply for a special licence - an extraordinary driver’s licence (EDL) in certain circumstances.

This article is designed those considering applying for an EDL to understand the procedures involved in making such an application. However, it is always a good idea to seek legal advice because what will be required to satisfy a magistrate will be different in each individual case. Specifically, an applicant will need advice as to what evidence will be required to determine whether it is appropriate for an EDL application to be granted.

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Drafting Your Will - Why it is Better to Have a Lawyer

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Drafting Your Will - Why it is Better to Have a Lawyer

Having a will which deals with the distribution of your estate is the simplest and most effective way to avoid costly legal disputes, yet many people do not have one of their own. Perhaps this is due to the fact that thinking about wills is not a pleasant thing to do, or perhaps it is a case of simple laziness. Regardless of the reason, it is important to understand why having a valid will in place is so important.

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Restraining Orders - a Guide for Beginners

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Restraining Orders - a Guide for Beginners

Misconduct Restraining Orders (MROs) and Violence Restraining Orders (VROs) are used frequently in circumstances where one has a problem with another’s behaviour. The following guide provides some general information for those who may have an interest in either bringing a restraining order against another, or defending a restraining order brought by a third party against you.

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Pre-Action Discovery Applications - a Brief Explanation and Guide

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Pre-Action Discovery Applications - a Brief Explanation and Guide

When a client seeks advice regarding a potential claim, but they do not have sufficient information to allow for meaningful advice to be given, obtaining pre-action discovery against the potential respondent is a useful way to obtain the relevant information to allow for an informed decision as to whether or not to commence proceedings.

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