Sabbatarianism

So,  have you ever wondered why you can’t buy takeaway alcohol on Good Friday (hopefully, it’s not just me)? The short answer is that its because of the Sabbatarian movement which was prominent in Australia in the 19th century. The online Britannica tells...

Visa Application

For many years I have helped people with their visa applications as well as assisting in relation to reviews of refusal and cancellation decisions. Since around 2013 the Australian Department of Home Affairs have used an online portal called the ImmiAccount where visa...

Struck Off

When I think of practitioners who are struck off the roll, I usually think of some kind of serious dishonestly or financial fraud or stealing of client money. So, I was a little surprised to read that someone had been removed for: “grossly discourteous, coarse,...

Roadkill

Blog inspiration can come from diverse sources. In the lead up to Xmas, I was having a lazy afternoon at home with local ABC radio (which I think was broadcast nationally) on the in background. The guest being interviewed was a food safety expert who was advising on...

Burial of Pets

Many ancient civilisations had no issues with the burial of pets with their owners. This was (arguably) not the case in NSW up until 1 September 2025. I probably shouldn’t have been surprised to discover that there are some complicated laws and regulations which...