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The affirmative consent model is an attempt to have the law better reflect modern standards of sexual behaviour.

2017 is shaping up to be a big year in the anti-bribery and corruption space – especially from an Australian perspective.

Applying to the Supreme Court of Victoria could suspend reporting obligations to the Sex Offenders Register, for life.

A person parking on private property is a trespasser unless the landowner has consented to the parking.

Discusses ome of the occupations which attracted special protections against being assaulted in our state eg. clergy.

This inquiry into child sexual abuse claims has been steadfast in its mission to bring justice to abuse victims.

There is a strong argument that offenders don't just progress from one type of sexual offending to another.

Author is fearful that the eagerness to punish & judge will lead to an undermining of fundamental features of our system of law.

Police Minister will outline polices for responding to officers who express their allegiance to white supremacist ideologies.

Is vigilante paedophile hunting legal in Australia? Recent cases discussed.

Discussion about the defence of Claim of Right which applies when one believes they have a legal right over property they have taken.

The Situation: In 2016, a helicopter pilot died after he fell into a hidden ice crevasse in Antarctica. At the Coronial inquest, the coroner issued a subpoena requiring the chief pilot...

Corporate victims of white collar crime may decide not to report it to the police for many reasons, but that failure may itself be a criminal offence.

What is Cellebrite software & how does it work? Can it be relied upon as evidence in court?

These new laws were rushed through Parliament to enforce physical distancing in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

We discuss Secretary, Department of Planning and Environment v Charbon Coal Pty Ltd [2016].

The defence of honest and reasonable mistake of fact is available in strict liability offences in criminal law.