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Discusses the crime of aggravated sexual assault. Recent case example.

There has been an increase in the number of people seeking specialist family violence services throughout the pandemic.

Possessing and accessing child pornography is criminalised at both a State and Federal level.

The Federal government may seek to overturn conflicting ACT laws, as Commonwealth law prohibits possession of cannabis.

AFP officers suspect that those arrested committed money laundering crimes via an illegal syndicate.

The Australian Law Reform Commission ("ALRC") has released its much anticipated Discussion Paper on Australia's corporate criminal responsibility regime, which provides the ALRC's preliminary

Even if a person 'confesses' illegal conduct to police, it does not necessarily mean they should plead guilty in court.

People protesting against COVID-19-related restrictions may have been charged with different types of assault or affray.

Updates aim to provide stronger protections for vulnerable groups and enforce harsher penalties for offenders.

The concept of bigamy is governed by both federal & state laws.

Recent deaths in custody reveal a systemic failing of our system, and one that calls for changes in policing practices.

The offence of malicious damage is broader than many people realise.

The centre has gained notoriety for the high rates of childhood sexual abuse reported by former detainees.

It is a crime to stalk or intimidate another person with the intention of causing fear of physical or mental harm.

Coercive control involves patterns of abuse that would deny victims their autonomy and independence.

Outline the more complex laws of complicity of murder and constructive murder in New South Wales.

This case is one of several that have highlighted the need for better police training in the area of mental health.