ArticleAn Action Plan for Queensland's Liquor Licensing LawsOn Sunday, the Queensland Government released its "Safe Night Out Strategy".AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleFinally, Tranche 2 of AML/CTF reforms is coming. But is it enough?Updated and modernised AML/CTF legislation will help to make Australia safer from financial crime.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorKordaMentha
ArticleDecoding "UK subject access requests" and "UK police clearances": Crucial steps for a smooth Australian migration journeyFor Australian visa applications, a UK police clearance is needed for an overview of an individual's criminal history.AustraliaImmigrationRoam Migration Law
ArticleVerbal tirade by Dutton against Biloela Tamil familyDutton launched a verbal attack at the Biloela family who face deportation to Sri Lanka, where Tamils face persecution.AustraliaImmigrationSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCan a dying declaration be admitted in evidence?Some Australian judges have ruled that a dying declaration could not be admitted if the person did not believe in God.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleShould a jury know only what is said in the court?The law may change if reforms from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse are adopted.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationStacks Law Firm
ArticleFull Federal Court decision on broadcast of a tobacco advertisement – intention is the keyIt is now clear that for a broadcaster to breach the TAPA, it must have intended to broadcast a tobacco advertisement..AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentHolding Redlich
ArticleThe unveiling of the Australian Ransomware Action PlanThe government's Ransomware Action Plan outlines a range of proposals intended to combat the threat of ransomware. AustraliaTechnologyGilchrist Connell
ArticleA list of common online scamsScammers are cyber criminals and the more educated we are about online scams, the less likely we are to fall victim.AustraliaCriminal LawColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleABC loses legal challenge against police raidsTo the disappointment of many, the ABC lost a legal challenge to controversial AFP raids on its Sydney newsroom in 2019.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleAustralian police stop investigating the Catholic ChurchWhile confirming payments wired from the Vatican, Victoria Police said that it was not prepared to investigate further. AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCan police track your location from a phone call? Phone tracking and tracing in AustraliaObtaining location data as a result of phone interception is a key tool utilised by law enforcement in Australia.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleChild sexual abuse and exploitation of power in Australian schoolsExploitation of power and abuse by those in positions of authority, such as teachers, causes lasting harm to victims.AustraliaCriminal LawHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleChris Dawson – The Teachers verdictDawson's case raised concerns about the criminal investigation and the unsatisfactory delay in bringing it to trial.AustraliaCriminal LawDoogue + George Defence Lawyers
ArticleClear laws needed for use of facial recognition technology (FRT)The increasing use of FRT by businesses, police and security services needs new laws to protect the right to privacy.AustraliaCriminal LawStacks Law Firm
ArticleCoercive control laws propose 7 years jail in NSWThe proposed laws address offenders in domestic relationships who mentally or psychologically abuse their partner.AustraliaCriminal LawCriminal Defence Lawyers Australia
ArticleConditional Release Orders (CROs) in New South WalesCROs were introduced as a sentencing option in 2018, replacing good behaviour bonds, imposed with or without conviction.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCourt enables child sexual abuse victims to sue Catholic ChurchThe Court overturned a deed of release by a child sexual abuse victim, in exchange for silence and no more legal action.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleCOVID-19 rules: Regulations could lead to business closuresMany of these COVID-19 health regulations could be here to stay, with hefty fines that accompany any breaches of them.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers