The Penalties for the Production of Child Pornography in Australia
A 37-year-old Sydney man has appeared at the Blacktown Local Court last week after facing numerous counts of child abuse material, including the production and possession of child abuse material. Following an investigation by the NSW Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, the 37-year-old Sydney man from Marayong was arrested after police executed a search ...continue reading
The Penalties You Can Face for Illegal Wildlife Trade in Australia
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Baby turtles. There’s just something so adorable about them. Yes, they’re reptiles, which many people aren’t the biggest fans of. But they’re still teeny, tiny bundles of cuteness, waddling around with their miniature shell backpacks, ready to dash off to the ocean. And what about their sweet little ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties for Producing Child Pornography in NSW
It’s reported that enforcement authorities have discovered a studio containing cameras, lighting and editing equipment alleged to be used to produce child pornography of girls aged as low as 8. While some of the girls involved are provided with counselling, ECPAT-USA who is the head of anti-trafficking group state that the efficiency in which ...continue reading
What the Law Says about Possessing Child Abuse Material in Australia
It is reported that 54-year-old Reinier Jessurun who worked as a teacher at a Sydney boys’ school at Newington College at Stanmore has downloaded thousands of child abuse material images in addition to sending some of them via an online identity. He continued working as a teacher at the prestigious school until he was ...continue reading
A Guide on the Law on Making Hoax Bomb Threats in Australia?
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Given today’s security-conscious times, particularly in the face of mounting terrorism, it’s not surprising that jokes and inappropriate statements about false bomb threats are no longer tolerated. Indeed, a seemingly flippant gag may humour the joker. But for the people facing the possibility of a bomb threat, it ...continue reading
A Guide on the Penalties for Harassing, Offending or Menacing Using a Phone
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Harassing or offending phone calls can be one of the most stressful and alarming events a person experiences in terms of their privacy. From calls that are threatening to those simply unwanted, harassment via phone – or even text messages and other communication platforms – is both abusive ...continue reading
The Law on Using a Carriage Service to Make a Hoax Threat in Australia
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Australians love a good jest. Not only is it ingrained in our culture, for many of us, when discussing or dealing with serious matters, it is considered the “Australian way” to make light of a sombre affair by making some sort of amusing remark about it or simply ...continue reading
What the Law says about Illegal Wildlife Trade in Australia
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. When it comes to restricting the import and export of products, Australia is renowned for being tough at its borders. Indeed, if you’ve ever watched an episode of Border Security, you’ll likely be familiar with not only the wealth of weird and wonderful items people have unashamedly attempted ...continue reading
What Happens if you Make Hoax Calls to an Emergency Call Service in NSW
By Sahar Adatia and Jimmy Singh. Let’s face it – we’ve all made a prank call at some point in our lives. Whether to a neighbour, that despised store manager, the annoying classmate, or even a close friend, prank phone calls elicits a level of amusement and laughter that is hard to come by ...continue reading
Is it Legal to Make a Citizen’s Arrest in NSW?
It is reported that a man with a large knife in Sydney CBD has allegedly attempted to stab people on Tuesday. Causing the Sydney CBD to go into lockdown, the incident unfolded close to the corner of Clarence and King Street when a man who was reportedly armed with a machete went on a ...continue reading