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This was one of the 88 recommendations from a recent parliament inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence.

The impersonation charge carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, reflecting the gravity with which the law regards the deliberate misrepresentation of public authority.

Australia is stepping up its fight against scams announcing a consultation on legislation to introduce a "Scams Prevention Framework".

The police can apply for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) on your behalf, or you can make an application on your own.

NSW government revenue from speeding fines has soared since its decision to remove warning signs for speed cameras.

National disasters such as the current bushfire crisis, should inspire communities to rally together to help each other.

The release of the latest sexual assault sentencing statistics have revealed that three out of four offenders received a jail term.

It has been categorically proven that children under the age of 16 years old are unable to consent to any sexual conduct.

In Germany, a man convicted of murder in 1982, has won the "right to be forgotten", (removed from online search results}.

You should first get legal advice, before accepting the offer of a sentence discount by pleading guilty early.

The NSW District Court awarded the State a complete indemnity against a former teacher following a $755,000 settlement of an institutional child sexual abuse claim.

Intervention orders – what they are, what it means, what happens, breaches, why and how to defend against one.

In cases of battery in sports, where injuries may be severe, can players seek legal action?

The IDAT Program is an option of last resort for those in NSW who are dealing with severe substance dependence.

If parkour participants scale buildings dangerously or without permission, they may be charged with an offence.

Public mischief is when a defendant knowingly makes a false representation to a police officer about an act or event.

Tweed Heads and surrounding suburbs have seen a noticeable increase in domestic and family violence incidents over the past 12 months.