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What Is A Move-On Order?

What are Move-On Orders? Are you wondering what are move-on orders? In this article, we explain exactly that. The laws related to move-on orders in NSW are extensive. Namely, the NSW Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act (LEPRA) governs this area.  Click to read our factsheet on Move-On Orders.  What is a move-on order? A

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High Court Decides Indefinite Immigration Detention Unlawful

High Court Decides Indefinite Immigration Detention Unlawful High Court decision has potential for undefendable claims for damages against the Commonwealth for unlawful imprisonment on Indefinite Immigration Detention. The High Court has, in an ex-tempore judgment (with written reasons to follow), overturned the 20-year-old case of Al-Kateb v Godwin. In Al-Kateb, a majority of the High

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Power To Take Fingerprints

Power To Take Fingerprints Power to take fingerprints Have you ever wondered what your rights are if the police take your fingerprints? In this article, we explain what fingerprints are. In addition, we are going to detail what happens to your fingerprints if found innocent.  Firstly, what is a fingerprint?  A fingerprint is an impression left by

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Historical Sexual Abuse Victims Gain In High Court Decision

Hope For Historic Sexual Abuse Victims In Major High Court Decision Yesterday was a major victory for Australian historical sexual abuse victims. The High Court of Australia made a landmark decision in the case of GLJ v the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore. As a result, fair compensation is

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Mitchell and Wighton

Mitchell and Wighton Charges Dropped After Police Give False Evidence

Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton’s Charges Dropped After Police Give False Evidence The court has dropped charges against NRL stars, Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton, following the release of CCTV footage which shows their innocence. It also shows that police gave false evidence about Mitchell and Wighton. Mitchell and Wighton are innocent On Wednesday, the

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Missing-persons

NSW Police Use SMS Geo-Targeting to Aid Search for Missing Persons

NSW Police Use SMS Geo-Targeting to Aid Search for Missing Persons Have you ever received an SMS message from a strange number about missing persons? And wondered if it was a scam? Well, wonder no more, because it’s official! The NSW Police Force has introduced a new geo-targeting alert system to aid in the search

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NSW Police To Stop Using STMP On Children

NSW Police To Stop Using STMP On Children After a lengthy five-year investigation, NSW police are to stop using Suspect Targeting Management Plan (STMP) on children. This week, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) finished their review looking into how the NSW Police Force used the STMP on children and young people. Previous reports outlined

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