ArticleIndependent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)The NACC will focus on serious or systemic corruption across the Commonwealth government and public service. AustraliaCriminal LawHHG Legal Group
ArticleNew anti-money laundering laws could mean prison for professionalsProfessionals could face jail time if they fail to undertake due diligence checks or report suspicious transactions.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticlePsychic scams can constitute the criminal offence of FraudDiscusses the offence of fraud in NSW in the context of psychic scams. AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleQueensland Government enacts significant changes to corruption watchdog legislationThe Crime and Misconduct Commission Amendment Act 2014 was recently passed by the Queensland Parliament.AustraliaCriminal LawClayton Utz
ArticleQueensland Government releases recommendations of the review of the Crime and Misconduct Act 2001The recommendations could change the scope of matters referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission and its focus.AustraliaCriminal LawClayton Utz
ArticleStrengthening Australia's money laundering defencesFederal budget provides boost to AUSTRAC's funding for new reforms to Australia's AML/CTF regime.AustraliaCriminal LawKordaMentha
ArticleThe Serious Consequences For Australians Involved In Corrupt Conduct Are Becoming ClearIn the last week, there have been three reported matters which demonstrate the material consequences that Australian companies and individuals may face as a result of involvement in corrupt conduct.AustraliaCriminal LawBaker McKenzie
ArticleThe new Corrupting Benefits legislation – what does it mean for employers?All employers involved in enterprise bargaining must consider disclosing prescribed financial benefits to employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolding Redlich
ArticleCorruption investigation and preventionThe Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) continued to generate controversy in New South Wales in 2014.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHolding Redlich
ArticleThe focus on corruption in Australia continues: the Royal Commission into Trade Union governance and corruptionThe spotlight on corruption in Australian government intensified recently with a number of high profile investigations.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleThe Proceeds Of Crime Act Shows Its Ambiguous HandThe Supreme Court decision in “Commonwealth of Australia v Lee” [2008] NSWSC 1014 concerned a stay application by Mr Lee (the Applicant) to prevent the Commonwealth from disposing of his wife’s share of their jointly owned property under the “Proceeds of Crime Act 2002" (Cth) (the Act). AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleAFP arrest seven in Melbourne and seize $50 million for suspected money launderingAFP officers suspect that those arrested committed money laundering crimes via an illegal syndicate.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticleAnti-corruption in Russia: State of PlayMuch remains to be done to fight corruption in Russia effectively.AustraliaCriminal LawNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleAustralia's Facilitation Payment Defence - Going, Going, (Not Quite) GoneThe commodities, energy and resources sectors are consistently identified in the high-risk category for bribery and corruption.AustraliaCriminal LawClyde & Co
ArticleBusiness Email Compromise And Invoice Fraud – A Duty Of Care On The Innocent?The Western Australian District Court's recent decision in Mobius Group Pty Ltd v Inoteq Pty Ltd highlights the potential consequence for the innocent party where fraudulent changes...AustraliaCriminal LawA&O Shearman
ArticleCoronial inquest examines Melissa Caddick disappearanceA coronial inquest is when the Coroner considers evidence to determine a range of unknowns, after someone has died.AustraliaCriminal LawO'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
ArticleCorruption, investigation and prevention: ICAC - Amendment Act, Spicer report, Obeid as plaintiff and sentencing2016 has been an eventful year for ICAC, and with so much at stake, 2017 is also unlikely to be without controversy.AustraliaCriminal LawHolding Redlich
ArticleCorruption: not a winning Formula?The article discusses the latest on Formula One president Bernie Ecclestone's bribery scandal, and its implications.AustraliaCriminal LawKordaMentha
ArticleDetecting deception - for Santa?These advanced interview techniques help Santa get it right when determining who's been naughty and who's been nice.AustraliaCriminal LawKordaMentha