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Christmas and the private beach
You step onto a private beach at Christmas and you tell yourself it is only sand and water, that no one will mind. But the law is plain and the…
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Liability for surfing injuries
Liability for surfing injuries in Australia is a complex legal issue. The ocean is unpredictable and surfing carries inherent risks. Surfers must understand their legal responsibilities to stay protected. If…
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Surfboard Theft
A surfboard is more than just a piece of equipment. It carries memories of waves ridden and days spent in the sun. Losing a board to theft is frustrating and…
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Private Beach Access
A beach is a place of freedom and open sky. The ocean touches all and belongs to none. In Australia most beaches are public under the law. Private beach access…
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Trespassing on private beaches
A surfer seeks the perfect wave beyond fences and locked gates. The ocean calls but the land blocks the way. Some surf spots are hidden behind private property. Trespassing laws…
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Surf Spot Localism
The sun rises. The sea stretches out. Waves roll in slow and steady. The morning air thick with salt and the sound of breaking water. A surfer paddles out. The…
