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Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension on the usual 12-month time limit for defamation claims. Justice Michael Lee has made the decision to allow Lehrmann…
The Queensland Government has taken a step towards decriminalising sex work, recognising it as work and not as a crime. The Queensland Law Reform Commission was…
Physical contact sports like rugby, boxing, and martial arts are known for their intense and adrenaline-fueled action. Yet, these sports also involve a level of risk,…
Money laundering is the process of disguising the proceeds of illegal activity as legitimate funds. Anti-Money Laundering laws have been established to prevent this activity and…
The Australian Institute of Criminology recently released a study exploring the viability and utility of predictive policing techniques in an Australian context. Titled, 'Predictive policing in an…
If you live in New South Wales (NSW), you have the legal right to have an interpreter when the police or other government agencies question you.…
The Law On Recording Devices in NSW What are recording devices? In New South Wales, the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (‘the SDA’) regulates the use of…
What is a bail enforcement condition? When a person gets bail, they can have certain conditions attached to their freedom. Such as, requiring them to reside…
The NSW Police have lashed out at Sydney’s music scene for the increase in gang-related violence. The gang task force, Strike Force Raptor, say that the…
A report from the ACT Inspector for Correctional Services has found that security cameras of children showering or being strip-searched violate their dignity. He recommended the…
A free webinar featuring Principal Solicitor Peter O’Brien is taking place tonight (Wednesday, December 9, 2020) to provide simple and clear guidance on your legal rights…
A plaque unveiling at the Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre this Thursday in Berkshire Park in Sydney's Western Suburbs is set to go ahead amidst announcements that…
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