How Much Does a Lawyer Earn in Australia?
According to figures released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) on 14 June 2024, being a lawyer is not among the top earning occupations in Australia; perhaps except for ‘barrister at the bar’, who are professional courtroom lawyers and can...
Dishonestly Using Position as a Company Director in Australia
Controversial Australian politician Clive Palmer faces a potential prison sentence after being accused of fraud and corporate misconduct. Mr Palmer was charged following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The investigation included a review of his...
Police Accused of Heavy-Handed Tactics Over House Party Raid
Up to 60 COVID-19 infringement notices, which come with an accompanying fine of $1,000 will be issued to people at a party in Schofields, west of Sydney. At around 11.30pm on Saturday, 18 July 2020, police responded to noise complaints...
Further Reports of Australian War Crimes in Afghanistan
As the nation awaits the findings of an investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan, there’s new evidence that Australian Forces killed up to 10 unarmed Afghan civilians during a 2012 raid in Kandahar Province. Australian sources and Afghan witnesses have...
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting by Police
Homicide Squad detectives will now investigate an incident in Melbourne earlier this week, during which Police shot a man dead. The story so far Police responded to several triple zero emergency calls regarding an incident where a man was allegedly...
Magistrate Charged with Perverting the Course of Justice
A South Australian magistrate has been charged with deception offences relating to the use of his government car. The story so far The charges follow an investigation by the state’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) and include two counts of...
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Giveaway Slammed by Police
New South Wales Police are investigating a national promotion by popular doughnut chain Krispy Kreme, due to a doughnut giveaway which may have led to contraventions of COVID rules. The giveaway caused traffic jams and long queues at some stores...
Australia Resumes Deporting Kiwis
Australia has resumed its controversial policy of deporting New Zealanders who fail the ‘character test’ back to their country of birth, reigniting tensions before the former ANZAC allies. About 30 New Zealanders will be sent home via a charter flight...
Gambling Venues Fined for Giving Punters Free Alcohol
Woolworths-owned Australia Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) which owns a number of pubs around the country has been fined for giving gamblers free alcohol. Two of its hotels on the New South Wales North Coast have been ordered to pay...
Complainant’s History of False Sexual Assault Allegations is Inadmissible
In a recent decision, a five judge bench of the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal (NSWCCA) ruled that legislation which prevents criminal defence lawyers from asking questions to complainants in sexual assault cases about their sexual history extends...
