An Interlock is an electronic breath testing device, connected to the ignition of the vehicle which prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. It includes a camera to record a photograph of the person providing the breath sample.
As of 3 December 2018, the Government has extended the reach of interlock laws by requiring a person convicted of a mid-range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA) offence to make compulsory the fitting of an interlock device to any vehicle that person drives once their period of disqualification has ended. Previously, this requirement only applied to persons with high-range offences or those convicted of a second major offence within 5 years.
Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme: A Guide for First Home Buyers
As property prices continue to rise, the prospect of home ownership feels increasingly out of reach for many Australians, especially for first home buyers. One of the biggest hurdles is saving a deposit, which typically ranges from 10% to 20% of the property’s...
