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The consequences for victims of bullying through social media can be just as devastating as any in-your-face bullying.

The recent AIC report noted an overall 55% decline in homicide incident rates in Australia since 1989-90.

How can we be confident that winners have won without cheating?

This tweet got Paul Chambers arrested and convicted for sending a menacing tweet under anti-terrorism laws in the UK.

Courts have not yet determined if a gambling addiction constitutes a disability for the purposes of discriminations laws.

People should be able and even encouraged, to speak up if they see fraud, bribery or harassment in their organisation.

This Bill signals a greater focus on safety regulation, by introducing a criminal offence of "industrial manslaughter".

This is the latest in a long line of unsuccessful damages claims for injuries caused by the criminal conduct of others.

Laws introducing the offence of industrial manslaughter in the resources sector were passed by Queensland Parliament.

Legislation that deals with family and domestic violence in Queensland has been amended to include coercive control.

When police investigate offences of domestic violence, there are a number of different charges that might be preferred.

The Court's discretion to decide not to go ahead with issuing a Family Violence Restraining Order is much more limited now. .

Recent legislative reform and an increase in legal services are in response to more incidents of family violence in WA.

This newsletter includes summaries of recent media releases and new developments relating to healthcare law.

The ACT has passed a bill which will see the possession of cannabis legalised for the first time in Australian history.

Last week AUSTRAC published Information Circular No. 76 - External Administration and AML/CTF Act obligations. The Information Circular confirms that a company under the control of an external administrator must still comply with all of its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Act).

Anti-Money Laundering Bill commences After more than two years of waiting, the new Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter Terrorist Financing Act has finally commenced and will become operative over the next two years.