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I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have a client who is incidentally in jail at the moment somewhere in the sticks. I'm not a criminal lawyer so I'm a bit out of my depth having to deal with the correctional services.

I want to do a GIPA application but I'm having some struggles.

My client doesn't have a drivers license or a passport. I have no way of going to the correctional centre and I'm unsure how to get proof of his signature and address.

I can get access to his birth certificate but that's about it. I assume that won't be sufficient.

Has anyone been in this situation?

Thanks for your help :)

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After the movie I couldn't help but chuckle about how the legal business would be booming. Think of all the people who would have been remarried, inherited property, replaced missing staff at work...

Spontaneously having half the population back would be such a cluster fuck.

I met a barrister today I'm unfamiliar with and I was fairly unhappy with the whole situation. I've just started working in a new firm and have no prior relationship with this person but damn... Our client was from Nigeria and brought his very tall/large 13 year old daughter along to our conference. Comments were made by the barrister alluding that "they grow them well in Nigeria" etc "I thought she was your wife" etc It was just so uncomfortable for this poor young girl who just kind of nodded awkwardly.

I like to think I'm not a snowflake here. Has anyone else had this experience? I had no idea what to do. I do not think any offence was intended at all, but the comments were still uncomf

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Welcome all to this new subreddit. I thought I'd create a new community for Sydney and NSW lawyers who want to have a laugh and have the occasional meet up.

Let's try and make this place inclusive and fun. We all need a shoulder to cry on sometimes and a safe space away from the office.

Also... as you may be aware... there is a typo in the sidebar and I don't know how to fix it yet so, I may need some assistance in the mod department.

Anyhow, I want this subreddit to be diverse and open to discussions on more than just banter but the legal developments which impact us all on our day to day.

In that sense, those who work in policy are also very much welcome to contribute as well.

Hey everyone,

I'm tired of being a prol and want to have my own firm. Any top tips? Anyone fail horribly?

I think the key to success is a good plan so I'm trying to mooch off all the collective wisdom here.

Thanks for your help.

My view is fairly simple. The age for idolising democracy should pass and we should move on to a more effective political system.

We have seen time and time again, the masses are not educated enough to make decisions which will have incredibly complex consequences. I'm humble enough to admit, I probably shouldn't vote. I'm tertiary educated and have a better understanding than most, but it still isn't good enough. I'm not qualified to know the consequences of party policy implantation nor the fiscal responsibility of these choices.

We should acknowledge that not all opinions weigh the same and to been chained to the current voting systems unfairly empowers the wealthy anyway, who have the