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South Australians know speeding fines (and other driving penalties) come with a hefty price tag and big demerit points. But what can – and can’t – you do?

The South Australian Parliament passed the Farm Debt Mediation Act (‘the Act’) in late 2018 in order to provide a mechanism for ‘the efficient and equitable resolution of farm debt disputes’.

Employers are becoming increasingly concerned about the possible risks of employees being under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the workplace.

You have just been dismissed from your employment. You think the dismissal was unfair. You are angry and upset. It’s time to see a specialist employment lawyer.

Imagine you have attended a public event with police presence. The police have approached you and start asking you questions because they think that you may be carrying something illegal. You feel nervous and intimidated. What are you required to do and what rights do you have?

Parliament has for some time been facing increased pressure from media publishers to amend Australia’s uniform defamation laws to strike the right balance between a person’s right to freedom of speech and the need to protect a person’s reputation from slander.

In 2017, new firearms laws came into effect in South Australia. Amongst other things, the new laws created new offences in relation to firearms.

Councils have reported a recent increase in dogs attacks with some serious and horrific injury, and actions taken against dog owners.

The team at Johnston Withers Lawyers believes in giving their clients an informed choice when pursuing legal avenues. If you’ve recently lost your licence, and are trying to decipher what may apply to you, read on.