Welcome to the first post of our journal focussing on the (new) lives of our ex-battery hens. Our goal in bringing these stories to you is to draw attention to the life of battery hens the world-over, and the laws that fail to protect them. CastleGate Animal Law...Read More
We’re often asked what we as lawyers do at CastleGate Animal Law Clinic. First and foremost, as our logo says, we’re on their side, meaning the animals’. Our prime focus is on animal welfare, respect for animals, and giving animals a voice. We strongly advocate...Read More
This is our second blog post addressing the proposed changes to Queensland’s dangerous dog laws. Our first post can be found here. In this post, we look at the issue of “destruction” of a dog, and how the Strong dog laws: Safer Communities paper proposes to change...Read More
The Queensland Government is seeking submissions and feedback from the public via a discussion paper about proposed changes to the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. The proposals aim to bring Queensland dangerous dog laws in line with those laws in other...Read More
Often the language used when referring to animals — both in the laws and in every day written and verbal communications — is objectionable. For example, the Queensland legislation Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 refers to animals as “personal property”....Read More
Do you have a grudge with your ex? Think twice before airing it on social media! Social media is commonly referred to as modern day ‘Surveillance’ for family law matters. What you post on your social media accounts may be used against you to damage your credibility by...Read More
If you know someone who is being sentenced in Court and they ask you for a character reference do you know what to do? The purpose of a character reference for a person who has pleaded guilty to a criminal or traffic matter is to being to the Courts attention details...Read More
If a person pleads “guilty” in a criminal case, there will be an opportunity to address the Court before sentencing. This oral address is made, usually by the offender’s lawyer, in an endeavor to ensure the minimum sentence possible in the circumstances and to assist...Read More
Family law proceedings can become very stressful. The last thing you should be worrying about is exorbitant legal fees. However, your family law fees do not necessarily have to become a burden. We have provided our top 10 tips on ways in which you can keep your legal...Read More
Once a couple is separated, their superannuation (Super) is treated as property under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) and the value of the couples’ Super benefits will be taken into account when determining a property settlement. Super is held in trust and...Read More
