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Discusses the offence of arson, penalties, causing a bushfire in NSW & what happens if you are a firefighter?

Chris Bowen MP, the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, has announced proposals to enhance the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s powers to pursue market misconduct. According to Minister Bowen, "these changes will ensure ASIC is properly equipped to investigate and prosecute serious corporate misconduct [that] has the potential to cause significant harm to the economy and investors".

The UK judge refused to grant Assange bail prior to the US appealing her ruling, meaning prolonged solitary confinement.

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There needs to be a careful consideration and an appreciation that your actions could have serious consequences at law.

You can apply for an AVO for verbal abuse if you fear another person will cause you physical or mental harm.

The offence of Careless Driving as compared to Dangerous or Reckless Driving. Maximum penalty etc.

Australia's fight against money laundering relies on public-private information sharing through the Fintel Alliance, but regulatory barriers and privacy considerations create challenges. How can Australia expand collaboration beyond current ring-fenced arrangements to strengthen financial crime prevention while protecting consumer privacy?

The Situation: At the direction of the Attorney General of Australia, the Australian Law Reform Commission ("ALRC") is undertaking a comprehensive review of Australia's Commonwealth ...

Larceny is unlawfully taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intention of permanently depriving them of it.

Digital evidence access orders are reshaping both prosecution strategy and defence approaches in cases involving minors.

Workers who plead guilty to an offence still have a lawful avenue to potentially avoid a career-threatening penalty.

Brief look at the power of this legislation with a specific focus on the defence of mental impairment. Examples provided.

Is a lack of intent a defence to a criminal offence? It depends.

Dangerous Driving in WA is defined as driving in a manner that is dangerous to the public or to any person.

To search your phone, NSW police must first have "reasonable grounds" to suspect that you have broken the law.

Recent research has found that domestic violence offenders are also more prone to commit violent crimes outside the home.