Criminal Law
Interfering with the administration of justice
Under Part 7 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) (‘the Act’) there are a number of offences relating to interfering with the administration of justice. Divisions 2 and
Under Part 7 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) (‘the Act’) there are a number of offences relating to interfering with the administration of justice. Divisions 2 and
A new pilot scheme seeks to ‘send a clear message that drug-related crime will not be tolerated in our community and continue to support the
Fraud is a generally used to describe an act of deception that is intended to result in personal gain or to cause a loss to
Mobile Phone Detection Cameras: Cameras targeting illegal phone use across NSW In March 2020, mobile phone detection cameras were introduced to target drivers illegally using
One in ten Australian adults have experienced their intimate image/s being shared without consent, with mainstream social media services used as the predominate channels for distribution.
The NSW government is contemplating removing all warning signs for speed cameras across the state. Despite criticism of revenue raising, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance
If the police do not have a warrant, they must satisfy a number of requirements, contained in the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act, before they can
Transport NSW has announced that ‘world first’ mobile phone cameras NSW will be installed across the state by December. The mobile phone cameras are designed
Did you know that you could be fined if your passenger is using a phone or a laptop when you are driving? Contents Laptops and
No phone in drive-thru: Victoria Police Can you use your phone to pay for your order in the drive-thru? When Victoria Police asked this question
Do you know what to do after a car accident? More importantly, do you know your legal obligations and duties? First, we need to define
About the Scheme In 2017, amendments to the Road Transport Act took effect, allowing individuals to apply to the Local Court to have their ‘long-term’
It has been reported that the NSW Government is considering a new approach to penalties for the possession of small amounts of an illicit drug
What is High Range PCA? A High Range PCA (Prescribed Content of Alcohol) offence is committed when a person drives with a blood alcohol concentration
What is an apprehended domestic violence order? An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is a court order made to protect a ‘person in need of
As a response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the Evidence Amendment (Tendency and Coincidence) Act 2020 will make a number of
The woman who created the French version of the #MeToo hashtag was in court last week responding to a defamation claim. Journalist Sandra Muller was
After passing Affirmative Consent Laws in November 2021, NSW has finally implemented the new legislation, taking force on June 1 2022.
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