ArticleCorruption, investigation and prevention2015 was billed as the year that could define the future of corruption investigations and findings in NSW. AustraliaCriminal LawHolding Redlich
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ArticleThe offence of dishonestly obtaining a benefit by deception in NSWThe offence of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception in the Crimes Act 1900 is also known as fraud.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleTreasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 passedThe Federal government has ramped up its attack in the ongoing war on illegal phoenix activity perpetrators.AustraliaCriminal LawWorrells
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ArticleFranchisee Under Reporting - Termination for Fraud?It is an unfortunate fact of running a franchise network based on a royalty income stream, that from time to time a Franchisor will uncover evidence of franchisees under reporting the gross income of their businesses. In these circumstances, Franchisor's wish to understand their rights to terminate the Franchise Agreement for fraud.AustraliaEmployment and HRNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
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PodcastAustralian Senate Committee Recommends Criminalising Match-Fixing In AustraliaAustralia is moving closer to criminalising match-fixing and sports corruption through proposed federal legislation that would create seven new offences targeting manipulation of sporting events. AustraliaCriminal LawK&L Gates
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