Kenny Spring Solicitors

New laws. Big implications for medicinal cannabis patients in NSW.

If you're a registered medicinal cannabis patient — NSW has introduced a legal exemption that allows you to drive, but only under strict conditions.

Here's what you need to know:
→ You must be registered with Transport for NSW
→ Your THC level must be below 50 ng/mL at the time of driving
→ You cannot drive within 24 hours of taking your dose
→ L and P-platers and commercial drivers are excluded

The penalties for getting it wrong range from a warning through to fines and licence suspension — and higher thresholds apply to repeat offenders.

Angus Edwards has written a full guide here: https://bit.ly/4hzPDj4

This is general legal information only. If you have questions specific to your situation, please contact our office.

Tomorrow it is International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Here's a hilarious fact that you may want to share with your mates before you talk business tomorrow 😉

☠️ In Victoria, it is illegal to correspond or do business with pirates 🏴‍☠️

Section 70C, Crimes Act 1958 (VIC).
Maximum penalty: 10 years' imprisonment.
Not pirating software. Not streaming pirated movies. Actual, literal pirates.

Now, we understand that in 1958 this may have felt more pressing. But the law has not been repealed, which means that somewhere in the Victorian legislature, someone looked at it, shrugged, and left it in.

If you've been keeping up a lively pen-pal relationship with someone sailing under the Jolly Roger — we'd strongly recommend a legal review of your correspondence. ⚓
We don't judge. We just advise.

We're proud to be the Arena 1 Sponsor for this weekend's 2026 McDowells Herbal Official & CUR Championships, supporting the Central West Dressage Group!

Sponsoring local sport and community events has been part of Kenny Spring's story since 1954. Wherever there's a Central West community group doing great things, you'll often find us backing it — because that's what being a local firm means to us.

Our director Andrew Kelly is also a CWDG Committee Member and Public Officer, and specialises in commercial and business law, property and taxation matters. If you see him at the grounds, feel free to say g'day.

Good luck to all the riders competing this weekend!

📞 Orange & Central West: 1800 650 656
🌐 www.kennyspring.com.au

A huge thank you to 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, our 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 – 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝟭 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 for the 2026 McDowells Herbal Official & CUR Championships!

Kenny Spring has been serving the Central West since 1954 and provides legal services across property and conveyancing, business and commercial law, family law, wills and estates, employment matters and more.

We are very grateful for their support of CWDG and our Championships.

For anyone looking for legal advice, feel free to reach out.

One of the Directors, 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 is also one of our own 𝗖𝗪𝗗𝗚 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿. Andrew specialises in commercial and business law, property and conveyancing, rural and agribusiness matters, wills and estates and more. Feel free to have a chat with him if you see him at the grounds.

📍 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁
📞 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟲𝟱𝟬 𝟲𝟱𝟲
🌐 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂

Thank you to 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 for supporting dressage in the Central West and the CWDG community. 💙

Kenny Spring Solicitors

Laws You Didn't Know Existed!

🏛️ In Tasmania, it is a criminal offence to falsely claim to be an architect.

Section 19, Architects Act 1929 (TAS). Still in force. Right now.
Now, to be fair — this makes complete sense. Pretending to be a qualified architect and then designing structures people are going to live or work in is genuinely dangerous.

What we enjoy about this law is the specificity. Not a doctor. Not a lawyer. Not an engineer.

Tasmania looked at the professions and said: architects. That's the one we're putting in the criminal legislation. 🤷
We appreciate the commitment. 🏗️

Photography: Thomas Ryan

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Kenny Spring Solicitors has been named a finalist in not one, but TWO categories at the 2026 Bathurst Business Awards!

⭐ Outstanding Employer of Choice — Kenny Spring Solicitors
⭐ Outstanding Employee — Beatrice Patterson

Being recognised alongside so many outstanding Bathurst businesses and individuals is an honour. These nominations reflect the hard work, care and dedication our entire team brings to everything we do — both for our clients and for each other.

We are proud to be part of such a strong and vibrant business community here in Bathurst. Wish us luck!🤞

🌐 www.kennyspring.com.au

Important update for SMSF trustees — new rules are now in effect.

From today, 10 August 2026, self-managed superannuation funds can no longer borrow to purchase residential property through a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA).

This is one of the most significant changes to SMSF property investment in more than a decade. Here's what you need to know:

✅ Existing residential LRBAs entered before today are grandfathered — you are not required to sell
✅ SMSFs can still purchase residential property outright without borrowing
✅ Borrowing for business real property remains available, subject to strict conditions
❌ New LRBAs to purchase residential property are no longer permitted

If you are an SMSF trustee weighing up a property decision, or want to understand how these changes affect your fund, our team is here to help.

📞 (02) 6331 2911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kennyspring.com.au

This is general information only and not legal advice.

Laws You Didn't Know Existed!

🎵 In Victoria, it is illegal to sing an obscene song or ballad in a public place.

Section 4, Summary Offences Act 1966 (VIC).
Maximum fine: $777.30.

This is the same section as the kite law. One section of Victorian legislation somehow covers both annoying kite flying AND public ballad content standards.

We have so many questions about the parliamentary debate that produced this combination.
What counts as obscene? The legislation does not elaborate. What counts as a ballad? Again, silent.

The $777.30 fine, however, is very specific. Victoria clearly thought hard about the ballad situation and landed on $777.30 as the appropriate societal response. 🎶

Bathurst's courthouse has been a landmark on Russell Street for nearly 150 years. 🏛️

Officially opened on 16 July 1880, the building was designed by colonial architect James Barnet and took around three years to construct. It's a fine example of Victorian-era public architecture — and it's been recognised on the NSW State Heritage Register since 1999.

History like this is all around us in Bathurst. We're proud to call this city home.

Thinking about selling your property? Here's what's actually happening on the legal side — from the moment you decide to sell, right through to funds in your account. 🏡

Most people focus on the agent and the price. But behind the scenes, your solicitor is preparing the contract, making sure you meet NSW disclosure requirements, managing enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, negotiating terms, and coordinating everything through to settlement.

Get it wrong at any of these 8 stages and it can cost you time, money, or the sale itself.

Kenny Spring Solicitors works alongside your agent to make the legal side of selling as smooth as possible — whether you're in Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Oberon or anywhere across the Central West.

💬 Ready to sell? Talk to us before you list.

This post contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact our office for advice specific to your situation.

🏍️ New Rules for Learner & Provisional Riders in NSW

If you're learning to ride or on your P's, here's what you need to know about your safety gear:

✅ Approved hi-vis vest/jacket (Learners)
✅ Approved protective gloves (L's & P's)

Hi-vis needs to meet AS/NZS 4602.1:2011, AS 4602.1:2024, or ISO 20471:2013. Gloves need to meet EN 13594:2015.

Stay safe out there! 🛡️