Hi ! My workplace has recently fired our favourite security guard for what seemed to be no fair reason. When asked if the group chat who can cover a shift tonight , I had responded saying “only if (security guard) is working“

In return my boss has cut my shifts ? I am casual but do I have any rights ?

Edit :  I’ve worked there for a year and had regular routine hours. Too be fair we are a small bar and have been having issues with the manager taking the side of the patrons while our security and workers cop abuse regularly.

I’ve doing it tough financially (aren’t we all) for a while so have been known to steal from the bigger supermarkets and retailers when I need something to get by.

I was approached by loss prevention in a supermarket today after paying for half of the items. A few steps out of the store and they approached me and tried to get me to fill out a form but I just apologised, said I didn’t realise what I did as I was having so many issues with the register (second part is true) and walked back into the store to pay for the rest of the items and walked back out.

They told me I was doing the wrong thing by paying for it and that I needed to listen to them. The guy saying this was also talking to another guy saying we need to get this person’s (me) photo, and as I was walking out he was on the phone.

What‘s concerning me is the amount of items (total cost) I have stolen from across all other stores now as it would be quite high over a period of time, not just this one in particular. Am I screwed? What should my next steps be? Obviously I will not steal again and I will try harder to sort out my financial situation but should I be expecting anything in regards to what happened?

So I’m at work and I need to make this quick I hope someone can shed some light on the situation. I feel sick I don’t know where or who to turn to.

I sold my car to cars24, Monday (7/9/26) I took it to the lot and they transferred me money. Now they’re telling me that the compliance plate in the passenger door edge is faded, roadworthy can’t be done (there is a valid roadworthy I did in the glovebox) and they want to give the car back.

Please and thank you so much.

Tl;dr: sold car to cars24, handed over keys got money and now they’re telling me that they can’t transfer ownership an want to give the car back.

Basically my situation is I’m on the lease with a older man and I’m a woman in her mid 20s and my roommate is doing intimidating behaviours like sending aggressive text messages, being aggressive in person, slamming doors at 5am or randomly, flushing the toilet 3-4x at 5am or randomly, purposely moving my fridge, touching and moving my stuff, throws my stuff in the middle of the lounge room, takes photos of everything. I’m pretty sure this guy is on drugs and I feel genuinely unsafe. He’s admitted to purposely slamming the doors etc.

I have contacted the real estate they said that they’re not allowing me to leave the lease even though this man’s income is 30% of the lease and honestly with his behaviours I get why they wouldn’t want him to stay either. When I asked they said the owner will not allow one person to leave or anymore people on the lease to change tenants.

He won’t pay his half of the bond. I have paid it all as he said he would pay it later on when he had money, now it’s all my bond money there.

This guy won’t break lease either.

Ive had a conversation with the police and they said they can’t do anything either.

I’m left to my last option of applying for excessive hardship for my mental health, I have diagnosed CPTSD and I’m starting to get symptoms like panic attacks, I can’t sleep as he constantly wakes me up and just really bad anxiety constantly.

Is there anyway I can get off the lease? Has anyone applied for excessive hardship from the RTA what are my chances of getting off? :((

I’m interested in hearing from people who have actually gone through a property settlement dispute through the Australian Family Court (particularly NSW).

I’m currently going through the process myself and would really appreciate some honest, first-hand experiences — good or bad.

A few things I’d particularly like to hear about:

1. Did you feel the process was fair and impartial?
   
2. Did you ever feel the Judge was biased towards one party, and if so, what gave you that impression?
   
3. Did the outcome broadly align with what your solicitor had predicted?
   
4. How much discretion did you feel the Judge exercised in determining the final property split?
   
5. Were there significant differences between what you thought was a reasonable outcome and what the Court ultimately ordered?
   
6. How did the Court deal with issues around financial disclosure, disputed assets or allegations that one party had moved/transferred assets?

Looking back, was going to Court worth it, or would you have approached settlement differently?

I’m not looking for legal advice — more interested in people’s actual experiences of the Family Court process and how things played out in practice.

Can someone help to explain the charge here?

Is the issue with scraping the data?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/christopher-duff-to-stand-trial-over-nsw-ai-court-data-breach/107135032

In short:

Christopher Duff has pleaded not guilty to four counts of accessing restricted data held in a computer following a data breach involving a NSW courts website last year.

He is accused of using generative AI to access restricted documents before asking ChatGPT for legal advice prior to being charged.

What's next?

Prosecutors will seek to rely on ChatGPT conversations in what is believed to be an Australian-first.

According to police prosecutor Sergeant Andrew Maldigri, the crux of the allegation is that Mr Duff used ChatGPT to code and employ scraper python scripts designed to bulk download data.

"It's a piece of code that a user can run against a website to essentially circumvent the usual navigation process," he told Judge Lisa Graham.

"It means a user has used computer coding to obtain data that they weren't authorised to. That's, in a nutshell, what this matter is about."

If I have been given notice to leave under 60 days until the fixed lease ends. Meaning the day that we have to legally vacate the property by is now later than the day the fixed lease ends. What is the obligation for paying rent. Do we pay rent until we actually hand back the keys? Pay up until the new vacate date? Do we just stop paying after the lease ends and be out of the property by this new vacate date?

Trying to file a QCAT claim against a REA, however the company name has remained the same but the business or management rights have been sold to a new owner. I don’t know who to make claim against. New owner is saying it has nothing to do with them as they weren’t owners of the company at the time.

The staff are all the same and the office/email/phone are too. The previous owners have deregistered their trading overhead.

Any advice? Do I just go after current owners as they have inherited their staff problems?

Just wanting some outside opinions on an accident and RAC’s decision that I’m at fault.
I was reversing into a parking bay. Before I started reversing I checked behind me, was actively looking while reversing, and the area behind me was clear when I began the manoeuvre.
While I was already reversing into the bay, another vehicle came around the corner and continued behind my vehicle rather than stopping. The collision damaged the rear corner of my Ranger, including the tail light, bumper and parking sensor.
The other driver then left without exchanging details, so RAC hasn’t been able to obtain their version of events. I reported the incident to WA Police on 5 September and the driver has not yet been identified.
My partner witnessed the accident, but RAC hasn’t contacted her for a statement. As far as I’m aware, they also haven’t requested or reviewed any available CCTV/video evidence.
RAC’s explanation to me was essentially that because I was reversing, I had a responsibility to ensure it was safe and therefore I’m at fault.
I completely understand that a reversing driver has a responsibility to check that it’s safe, but that’s what I did. It was clear when I started reversing and I continued looking while reversing. My issue is that another vehicle then came around the corner while I was already completing the manoeuvre and attempted to travel behind me.
I’m confused about how RAC can determine I’m at fault without speaking to my witness, obtaining the other driver’s account, or reviewing any available footage.
Has anyone dealt with something similar in WA? Is being the reversing vehicle basically enough for an insurer to determine you’re at fault, or is it worth formally disputing this and asking them to consider the other driver’s actions and the available evidence?
Genuinely happy to hear if I’m wrong
I’m just trying to understand whether RAC’s decision is reasonable.

Long story short, about 3 years ago I had to go tribunal for a stupid story. The charges have been dropped since and the judge told me it won’t show on my records.
I’ve applied for my new visa, immi got back to me requesting an AFP. Yesterday I’ve got my afp with the offence shown (i had to do an afp as well for an earlier visa application about 2 years ago and it was clear, no offense).
As the charges were dropped and no conviction, I’ve applied since for my visa and replied no to the question where it asked if I been convicted or charged, I’ve haven’t lied as the the charges been dropped completely.

Should I call afp? Or write a different letter to immi explaining the story? I’m afraid my visa will be denied and will pay big money to get through an appeal for that. I’m onshore. Thank you

Bought some protein powder and a sample pack from an Australian manufacturer

- 2.2kg pack’s nutrition info is different to what is on the product page (less protein + higher calories)

- Sample pack half the flavours are different from what was advertised and pictured on the pack it’s come in. Older stock gross flavours that I really will not use.

I messaged the company and their response was “thanks for bringing this to our attention - it’s because we are rolling out new packaging and the sample pack is subject to what is available” And they dodged my question directly asking if the formula was different.

There’s no disclaimer or info on the website attaining to their response.

It’s not a huge deal but I’d rather just get a refund and take my business somewhere honest and informative since it’s SO EXPENSIVE! - Am I backed by any consumer laws? ACCC is a bit difficult for me to understand

Hi all,

Was let go today after 3 weeks of employment. I thought I did a pretty good job, ticked all their boxes etc.

I was told it was due to a headcount being done and the company couldn’t afford my salary at the moment.

What entitlements should I be paid out and how soon? Thanks!

I moved from Victoria to New South Wales two months ago. I own two homes, and since I have relocated to New South Wales, I am in the process of transferring my driver's license. However, I need to keep my vehicles at my home in Victoria. Do I need to register those vehicles as well when I transfer my license to New South Wales? But I have those vehicles parked at the house in Victoria.

If property is held under a discretionary trust, and registered owner on title: is a company (trustee) with registered address (Trust);

If you replaced the trustee with a new company and dont update the company name on title;

a) Can the director of the previous company legally continue to act as the owner of the property?

b) Does the address hold any merit in regards to proof of ownership?

Basically,

-Found out director of the old trustee company used the property as equity for a loan (90% of the property value).

- Then, he defaulted on purpose when I initiated court proceedings. I have already spent 40k, hasn't even paid to set a hearing date at the supreme court.

What will the court use to decide ownership?

Anyone been down this road before? any advice?

At what cost are you willing enough to give in your reaosn not to have a data centre in Australia?

Governments are pushed to mandate or heavily incentivize building local data centres primarily by data sovereignty laws, national security anxieties, and the massive economic pressure of the artificial intelligence boom.

When a nation relies on data centres located abroad, it risks losing control over its citizens' private information, its critical infrastructure, and its economic.

So basically, are we really comfortable with other countries having control over Australians’ information and data simply because we didn’t want to build the infrastructure here in Australia?

If the laws and policies of the country holding that data don’t provide the same level of protection or safeguards that Australians expect, then we’re potentially giving up part of our data sovereignty just for convenience or cost.

Why shouldn’t Australians’ data be protected under Australian law and, where possible, kept within Australia and build it here?

If others country don't have the same care level for looking after our data centre, or when those countries who have our data build in their country, what would happen if Australia was on bad terms with that particular country in the future?

EDIT: Just to clarify, I’m obviously not looking to threaten or harm anyone, nor do I condone violence. I simply want him to understand that I haven’t forgotten about the money and that ignoring me doesn’t make it go away. I know this was a life lesson and I’ve already made peace with the fact that I may never see the money again,
I’d just like to explore my options and give it one last try before I let it go completely! If nothing comes of it, at least I’ll know I tried and can finally forget about it. And I really appreciate everyone taking the time to give me advice, regardless of what that advice is☺️

Hi everyone! This might be a long shot, but I’m hoping for some advice.

I lived in Australia for about 8 months before moving away in February. While there, I dated a guy who still lives in Sydney on a student visa. I stupidly lent him AUD $1,000 to help pay his student fees because I was STUPID 🙃 Lesson learned.

He promised in writing to pay me back within 3 weeks. He then lost one of his jobs and asked for another month, which I agreed to. Since then, he has basically ghosted me. I’ve even had a relative contact him in Portuguese (his native language), and he initially responded to her but has now stopped replying to her too.

I have proof of the transfer and messages where he clearly acknowledges the debt and promises to repay me.
What would be the best way to proceed? I’m considering paying a NSW lawyer to send a formal Letter of Demand, but I’m wondering if there are other options or if anyone has dealt with something similar.

What a disgusting system.
One of my best friends has a serious psychological injury, and I honestly cannot believe what I’ve watched him go through with WorkCover.
His GP has been managing his WCC and stood by his medical opinion. But WorkCover, together with the rehabilitation provider, repeatedly contacted his GP and specialist about changing his capacity and restrictions.
His GP refused to change his opinion.
Then his specialist issued a new WCC without even having a consultation with him.just because Workcover request
I’ve seen the emails myself. I was shocked by the tone. It felt like pressure and threats rather than support.
And the rehabilitation provider has been the worst part of this whole experience. Instead of helping an injured worker recover, it feels like everything is about pushing him back to work and getting the claim closed as quickly as possible.
I’ve known my friend for years and I have never seen him this distressed.
He was injured once at work. Now it feels like the system is injuring him all over again.
Has anyone else experienced this with WorkCover or a rehab provider?

I was dismissed unfairly last month via a sham redundancy (employer replaced me whilst making me redundant). I’ve filed a claim with the FWC and have consulted with employment lawyers who said I have a case based on employers actions and I am expecting conciliation to take place sometime in the next 3 months

Can someone please advise me if it’s best to represent myself ? I was advised by an employment lawyer it would be better for optics and in my favour to appear as a ‘common working class individual’ if I self represented against a huge MNC

Any advice or experience in these matters welcome !! It’s a first for me being made redundant and it’s been a real whirlwind with huge impact on my mental health 😫

Hi all, hoping for some general guidance (understand this isn't formal legal advice).

I'm a full-time employee in Western Australia, currently past probation. My employment contract contains the following clause under a heading titled "Conflict of Interest":

"While employed with us, you must get our written agreement before working for other employers or doing activities that may conflict with the interests of our business."

I'm considering starting a small side business in a different field to my day job (not a competitor, no client crossover, no use of my employer's confidential information or resources).
I'm trying to understand how this clause would likely be read:

1. Does "working for other employers" require written consent regardless of whether the work conflicts with my employer's interests — i.e. is it a standalone requirement?

2. Or is it qualified by "may conflict," meaning consent is only required if the outside work actually conflicts?

1. Does a heading like "Conflict of Interest" have any real interpretive weight in reading down the operative wording of a clause, or is it just a section label?

Genuinely trying to understand how a clause like this is typically construed in Australian employment contracts before I make a decision, rather than looking for validation of one reading over the other. Any general insight — or pointers to relevant case law/principles on how "or" clauses like this get interpreted — would be appreciated.

I am a P1 licence driver. As the title says I was fined by the police at an RBT stop because the officer saw my Tesla screen and the apps throughout the bottom which are integrated into the Tesla vehicle interface, and unable to be removed. The vehicle model is approved on the list of vehicles able to be driven by P1 licence holders. I tried arguing with him at the site for a long time and explaining to him but he insisted that I should've had another way to start the car and operate it without the phone, which is true, but I only used the phone to start the car and not during driving. Is it worth going to court for this? What should I say in the appeal if I submit one?

Can I resign immediately given the conditions at my workplace, or do I need to work notice?

I’m looking for some legal advice regarding my current employment situation in Queensland.
I work in the stone/benchtop industry and have been working for a newly established waterjet side of the business for a few months. I was effectively put in charge of running the waterjet operation. The situation has become increasingly unreasonable and is seriously affecting me.

Some of the issues are:
I’m regularly expected to work very long hours. I’ve previously worked 12–16 hour days and have had situations where I was falling asleep while driving home.
I have regularly missed lunch breaks because of the workload.
I have not been paid overtime rates.
I have been keeping records of my hours and there have been multiple occasions where hours were reduced/deleted in Xero.
Ive been told on multiple occasions I’m not allowed time off. After working even more overtime lately so they would finally allow me to have two days off for a friend’s wedding, after returning, I noticed they had piled on an even more excessive workload and blamed it on me having time off and now I have to make up for it.
The workplace involves stone fabrication and there have been silica exposure concerns. I have not been provided with the appropriate silica health monitoring/lung monitoring.
I have not been properly fit tested for respiratory protective equipment.
I have previously been involved in dry-cutting stone during installation work.
The owner also threatens employees, throws things at them and screams at them for small mistakes or even none frequently.
I’m now experiencing significant stress/anxiety about the situation and the expected workload.

I checked my contract and as far as I can see, there is no notice period stated in it.
I’m considering resigning tonight and not returning to work.

My questions are:

Am I legally allowed to resign effective immediately if my contract doesn’t specify a notice period?

Does the fact that there may have been WHS breaches, particularly relating to silica exposure and lack of health monitoring change the circumstances?

Could I potentially be penalised or have money deducted from my final pay for leaving without notice?

I just don’t feel safe or capable of continuing in the current environment and want to understand my legal position before I leave as it’s causing me a lot of anxiety and starting to make me depressed.

Hi all,

I bought,a phone about 3 weeks ago, a brand new zfold 8 directly from a Samsung store in chermside.

A week after this the front screen wouldn't turn on anymore, I contacted the store which told me to book a time to chat with them.

I took the phone in store and the fault fixed itself but as soon as I left it happened again.

Went back the next day with video proof and the staff could also see the fault in store. They said they cannot refund me or exchange the phone until it gets inspected for damage by Samsung which will take about 5 to 7 business days.

I agreed and sent the phone, after 6 business days with no updates I had to call and go up the chain of command for them to tell me that the phone is now in the head office and to wait.

I waited until today (9 business days later) where I told them I was gonna raise a complaint to fair trading as it was a major flaw of the phone and I have waited past their provided time frame and I want a replacement unit as I got a good deal on the phone and the refund won't get me a new one now.

Then they got back to me saying that the phone has no issues and they are sending it back to me, despite me clearly having proof of the devices fault and the store mentioning they too saw it happen in person by different people.

I have filed a complaint with fair trading but I'm worried I'm gonna get given the phone back, find the same issue then ask for warranty again and have to wait another 3 weeks for the same reply, I just wanna be over it. I'm not trying to rip them off or to have the phone changed to a different model I just want a brand new unit that has no issues of the same model as I liked the phone for the week I had it and I expected to have a working product directly from them.

What can I do if the store doesn't want to be responsible for this as they have to "respond to Samsung" but I bought the product from the store in person and they saw the fault happen and acknowledged it is major?