Doctors Must Be Given Every Opportunity to Attend a Disciplinary Hearing
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) has responsibility for investigating complaints made about health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists. If the HCCC finds a practitioner unfit to practise by reason of, for example, engaging in professional...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 1 to 7 March 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: The Laws, Defences and Penalties for Dog Attack Offences in New South Wales A dog has allegedly bitten a police officer who was attending to...
What is a Working With Children Check in New South Wales?
A legal clearance is required for an adult to work with children in either a paid position or a voluntary role in New South Wales. This is known as a Working With Children Check clearance’ (WWCC), and is made through...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 22 to 28 February 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Scott Morrison “Very Upset” About Alleged Sexual Assaults in Parliament Three women have now come forward alleging the man sexually assaulted them. Click here to...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 15 to 21 February 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Peter Dutton Accused of Pork Barrelling The Home Affairs Ministers is accused of allocating millions in grants funds for political gain, rather than on the...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 8 to 14 February 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: When Does Conduct Relating to Prostitution Become a Crime? Police allege the defendants forced young women into sexual servitude, drugged and tattooed them with marks...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 1 to 7 February 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: What is ‘Child Abuse Material’ in New South Wales? A 48-year old NSW police sergeant has been charged with accessing child abuse material. Click here...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 25 to 31 January 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: NSW Premier’s Office Acted Illegally, But Won’t be Prosecuted The investigation found the premier’s office illegally shredded documents relating to $252 million in grants, but...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 18 to 24 January 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: What is a Control Order Under the Criminal Code Act 1995? A Sydney man who was released after serving prison time for terrorism offences has...
Did Donald Trump Incite the Capitol Hill Riots?
In the aftermath of riots on the Capitol Building earlier this month, as a result of which five people died, former US President Donald Trump has been impeached. Under the US Constitution, Congress has the authority to impeach and remove...