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A NSW police officer must only use as much force as is reasonable in making an arrest.

Substantial impairment of the mind is a partial defence to murder, resulting in murder being downgraded to manslaughter.

This has changed with the establishment of Australia's first National Anti-Corruption Commission ("NACC"), which commenced operations on 1 July 2023.

Any criminal record could create difficulties in areas such as employment, international travel or rental applications.

Crimes Amendment (Places of Worship) Bill 2025 has sparked fierce debate about civil liberties and democracy.

The warnings about the threat that COVID-19 poses to prison settings have been sustained over the last 18 months.

The operation, mobilising around 250 specialist officers alongside regular frontline police, targeted a broad spectrum of criminal activity.

Reports are that online scams have increased during COVID-19, with people transacting more online than ever before.

Online fraud scams have increased during the COVID period, with more people transacting online than ever before.

The Australian Federal Police can seize, confiscate and forfeit any property suspected to be the proceeds of a crime.

The initial order you will receive under the Victorian Confiscation Scheme is a Restraining Order – explained here.

A recent example of employee fraud and steps that businesses can take to minimise their risk.

A court has power to divert a defendant into the care of a mental health professional rather than to the criminal law.

Some Australian states have limited or abolished mandatory life sentences for minors.

The Act targets the creation and non-consensual dissemination of sexually explicit material online.

The offence of larceny and defences to larceny explained. Includes recent case example.

The defamation case is a complex legal battle rooted in serious allegations and political intrigue.