Citizens Catching Criminals: A Good Or Bad Thing? The Tinder Experiment
There’s no doubt that the increased use of technology in our everyday lives has in many ways been a good thing. It’s now easier and faster than ever before to shop online, catch up with friends and take care of...
What Should Australia Do With Jihadists Who Want to Return Home?
Newspaper headlines in late 2014 mocked jihadis who indicated a desire to return to Australia after realising that the lifestyle was a lot harder than expected. After their iPods broke, the weather got colder and the living conditions got harsher,...
The Use of Drones: What Does the Law Say?
The rise of the digital age has been marked by an expansion in the types of technologies available to consumers. Perhaps one of the more controversial technologies to hit shelves in recent years is the drone. Consumer drones, also known...
Keeping Up With Changing Morals: The Role of Law Reform Commissions in Australia
Social values are constantly changing, so it’s only natural that laws should adapt to reflect contemporary values. But have you ever wondered who is responsible for initiating law reform? Of course, the parliament enacts and abolishes laws. But in Australia,...
Parker Warnings, Double Counting and the De Simoni Principles – Know The Law
Sentencing is a challenging exercise which tests the skills of even the most experienced criminal lawyers, magistrates and judges. And when courts are too heavy-handed, an appeal may be the best way to set things straight. The following outlines three...
Wealthy Australians Could Face Tax Evasion Penalties
A number of well-off Australians could face tax evasion penalties in the near future as the ATO has pledged to crack down on wealthy tax dodgers. The ATO is threatening heavy penalties to those who are found to owe substantial...
Assaults by Police – Are Many Officers Charged?
The police are supposed to be responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of the public, but sometimes the opposite can be true. There have been a number of police charged with assault this year, against members of the public...
Operation ‘Safe Arrival’ Targets Drivers Over The Holiday Period
Once again, the annual Christmas-New Years road safety campaign has seen a significant number of motorists charged with various traffic offences. Dubbed ‘Operation Safe Arrival,’ the two-week long double demerit period, which began at midnight on the 19th of December...
Should Young Offenders Be Sent To Boot Camps?
If authorities said that your child was on the path to becoming a criminal, would you consider putting them in a boot camp to address their behaviour? How would you feel if you had no say in the matter? It...
Sex By Deception – Is Lying To Get Sex Considered A Crime In NSW?
Let’s say a man pretends to be very independent, wealthy and successful in order to seduce a woman into bed – should he be guilty of an offence if he is really unemployed and lives with his mum? Or how...
