How do Penalties for White Collar Crime and Social Security Fraud Compare?
White collar crime is a type of fraud which is usually committed against corporations or organisations. Generally, white collar crime is committed by employees of these organisations. Although there are a number of penalties that you can receive if you...
What Happens After a Breach of Bond?
If you are guilty of a criminal offence in NSW, you may receive a good behaviour bond instead of a prison sentence or other penalty. Although a good behaviour bond is often considered to be a lenient penalty, it’s important...
Euthanasia – Will it Finally be Made Legal in Australia?
Recent events have led to a vast amount of media attention being placed on issues surrounding euthanasia and the law in Australia. Although the euthanasia debate has been ongoing for a number of years, it has recently been reignited due...
What’s happened to the presumption of innocence?
There seems to be an increasingly popular view that a person would not be accused of a criminal offence, let alone charged by police or taken to trial unless they are indeed guilty. There is a corresponding view that a...
Will the Budget Lead to Increased Levels of Crime?
The federal government’s controversial first budget has led to complaints and issues being raised by several welfare and advocacy groups. A number of the budget proposals, including making people wait for six months before claiming unemployment benefits, cuts to welfare...
18C is here to Stay
Tony Abbott recently announced that the proposed repeal of 18C will no longer be going ahead. His plan had met with community backlash, with protesters hitting the streets to show their opposition. This provision of the Racial Discrimination Act makes...
What are the Pros and Cons of Representing Yourself in Court in NSW?
One of the biggest decisions that you will make when you are going to court on criminal charges is whether or not you need to get a lawyer. Today, more and more people are choosing to represent themselves in court....
What are the Penalties for Tax Evasion?
With the fast pace of modern life, who has time for tax returns? Even Paul Keating claimed he was just too busy when he was caught out failing to fill in a tax return during his time as Federal Treasurer....
Consorting Laws: Crime Prevention or Human Rights Violation?
Recent measures to reduce organised criminal activity have been challenged by the Australian Human Rights Commission, although they continue to be defended by NSW Solicitor-General Michael Sexton as a legitimate way to prevent convicted criminals and bikies planning future crimes....
What To Do About Being Wrongly Charged with Indecent Assault
Being charged with any offence can be extremely distressing, especially if you know you aren’t guilty. The stigma of being charged with a sexual offence like indecent assault can make the experience even more upsetting and stressful. If you have...
