22 Sep 2026 | Environment
Introduction Receiving a subpoena from police or a court can be unsettling, particularly if you have never been involved in legal proceedings before. Many people assume that receiving a subpoena means they are suspected of committing a criminal offence. In most cases,...
25 Aug 2026 | Environment
Your commercial fishing quota isn’t just a permit to work; it’s a high-value asset that requires the same strategic protection as any multimillion-dollar property portfolio. With the introduction of the Fisheries Management Amendment (Enforcement) Bill...
10 Aug 2026 | Environment
If you went into business with your best mate on a handshake, what happens to your hard-earned investment when they suddenly decide to move to the coast or, worse, you find yourselves at a total stalemate over a major decision? It’s a question many Australian...
20 Jul 2026 | Environment
Your vessel’s hull protects your crew at sea, but your maritime business legal structure is the only thing protecting your family’s home from a maritime accident or pollution event. Operating as a sole trader in the commercial fishing or charter industry...
10 Jul 2026 | Environment
You’ve just spent twelve hours on the water only to return to a NSW DPI ‘show cause’ notice waiting on the wharf. In that moment, the complex mesh of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 feels less like a regulation and more like a direct threat to your...
