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Victoria and Western Australia are the only Australian states at the present time to legalise voluntary assisted dying.

Discusses s52A(3) of the Crimes Act in the context of a recent case.

Discussion about the offence of procuring a child for unlawful sexual activity in NSWincluding a recent case example.

The offence was stalking or intimidation of another person, with the intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm.

Possessing some pharmaceutical medicines without a valid prescription can amount to a criminal offence.

The laws around recording & distributing intimate images without consent and discusses a recent case example.

Recent decision could open the doors for victims of online bullying to pursue their abusers in court to obtain an APVO against the bully.

Some of the most contentious legal debates in Australia.

The appointment of four new magistrates has come on the back of a $10.6 million refurbishment of Downing Centre Court.

Abolition of the offence is due to the avoidable death of a lady who died in police custody after being picked up for being intoxicated.

All Australian states and territories have non-fatal strangulation laws, except Tasmania.

An AVO is designed to protect individuals from harm or threats. It is a civil matter unless breached—then it becomes criminal.

What is a CCO? When can it be given? How long will it last? What are the conditions?

A criminal record can limit many aspects of life, including career options or the ability to travel to certain countries.

Probation is a supervised alternative to a prison sentence which aims to rehabilitate offenders in the community.

Outline of the law when it comes to warrantless searches of vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks in New South Wales.

The uncertain financial impact of coronavirus is increasing normal life pressures, with tensions in danger of escalating.