Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 14 to 20 June 2021

21/06/2021

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In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

The Law, Penalties and Defences Relating to Money Laundering in New South Wales

A man has been charged with proceeds of crime after police allegedly found $7 million in cash which they claim to have linked to him.

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Should Companies that Profited During COVID Repay JobKeeper?

Several big businesses have refused to repay taxpayer funds despite making record profits during COVID.

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Dutton Puts Aussies at Risk Through His Rhetoric and Actions Towards China

The new defence minister has added further fuel to the fire through his military rhetoric and the build-up of vessels.

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Federal Court Labels Illegal Robodebt Extortion Scheme a “Massive… Stuff-Up”

The judge called the scheme, “a shameful chapter in the administration of the Commonwealth social security system and a massive failure of public administration”.

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A More Inclusive City of Sydney: An Interview With Greens Council Candidate Sylvie Ellsmore

The candidate is prioritising affordable housing, diversity in representation and climate action in the upcoming City of Sydney council elections.

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Law Enforcement Outwits Alleged Criminal Syndicates: The ANOM App

A lesson has been learned about trusting technology.

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No War With China: An Interview With Sydney Peace and Justice Coalition’s Peter Murphy

The military rhetoric out of Canberra against China has escalated in recent months, leading to concerns about where we’re headed.

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What is a Pecuniary Penalty Order in New South Wales?

A man has been fined for stealing more than 12 tonnes of fish from the drought-stricken Darling River.

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Youth Detainees Continue to Be Routinely Strip Searched in NSW

The Ombudsman found that prison officers routinely conducted full strip searches of youths in detention centres without a proper basis to do so.

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Queensland Set to Introduce Nation’s Toughest Parole Laws

The state proposes to give the President of the Parole Board absolute power to keep serious offenders behind bars.

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The Latest COVID Rules Relating to New South Wales Residents

An outline of the new rules relating to social controls, including masks and interstate travel.

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Surveillance State Laws That Enabled the Encryption-Busting Anom App Affect Us All

The laws which enabled Australian police to take the lead in the Anom sting give authorities pervasive powers over all of us.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyer Vows to Fight Charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault

The lawyer has pleaded not guilty and will face trial early next year.

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Drug Busts Like Ironside Make No Substantial Impact

Former senior sergeant Greg Denham explains that while authorities boast about the latest drug arrests, it will have no significant impact on the black market.

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