Coward Punch: Sucker Punch Laws in Australia
Click here for a complete guide on the coward punch and sucker punch laws, penalties and defences across Australia...
Is Euthanasia Legal in Australia?
NSW has become the last Australian State to legalise voluntary assisted dying, allowing terminally ill patients to choose to end their life…
What is the Youth Koori Court?
The Youth Koori Court is a specialised sentencing court for young indigenous Australians. Here is how it works in New South Wales...
What is a Mandatory Disease Testing Order?
The NSW scheme allows frontline workers who encounter a person’s bodily fluids to apply for an order to test the other person for disease(s)…
Sextortion in Australia
The Australian Federal Police announce a new initiative to combat the practice of sextortion across our nation…
Apprehended Violence Orders Against Children in New South Wales
Can an AVO be made against a child in New South Wales? Click here for more on the law on Apprehended Violence Orders concerning children...
NSW Police to Discontinue Use of ‘Suspect Target Management Plans’
After a finding that Police STMP targeting has grossly over-represented young Aboriginal people, NSW Police have been called to change its policy...
Children’s Court: Criminal Proceedings Involving Children in New South Wales
What is the process of criminal cases in the Children’s Court? Click here for more on the law and procedure here...
Laundering Money Laws in New South Wales
37-year-old Zhuo Chen who allegedly money laundered millions has been granted bail. Click here for more on money laundering penalties in NSW.
Murder
A 34-year-old barrister has been found dead at the Perth’s Crown Towers. Click here for more on the law and penalties for murder in NSW.