Stealing a motor vehicle, vessel or trailer is considered a serious criminal offence and is taken seriously by the court.

All states have approved laws enabling voluntary assisted dying, but ACT and NT have not yet legalised euthanasia.

For first-time low-range drink driving offenders, penalties include an on-the-spot fine and a licence suspension.

Penalty notice offences must be set out clearly in the notice itself, as provided by the Fines Act 1996 (NSW).

Escaping lawful custody & even attempting to escape is a criminal offence & penalties apply. Includes recent example in England.

Joyriding or Taking a Conveyance without Consent of Owner laws in NSW discussed. Includes recent example.

The intention of police pursuit charges is to deter people from police chases because of the high risk of severe accidents.

Stealing a dog in NSW is a criminal offence which carries a sentence of six months in jail, or a fine of $550, or both.

High range drink driving in NSW discussed including penalties & a recent example.

Illegally parking in a disabled spot can earn you an on-the-spot fine or penalty notice of $587 and one demerit point.

Security guards are able to use as reasonable degree of force as is necessary to remove a person from licensed premises.

Discusses vandalism laws in NSW. Definition of vandalism; recent case; defences etc.

Outline on the legal age of consent laws across each State and Territory of Australia (note that it varies).

Contempt of court is an act which may interfere with or undermine the authority, performance, or dignity of the court.

Protestors face imprisonment and/or a fine for damage or disruption to a major facility, and major bridge, tunnel, or road.

The Youth Koori Court is a specialist sentencing court in NSW for Aboriginal young people charged with criminal offences.

A 'domestic violence' offence is defined as an offence involving persons in a domestic relationship.

New police powers in NSW allow officers to seize and destroy non-compliant e-bikes without court oversight. Understanding what makes an e-bike legal and when police can confiscate your device has become critical for riders across the state.

Weapons laws across the states and territories of Australia are similar with some variances.

New Indonesian laws penalising sex outside of marriage apply to citizens AND visiting foreigners.