A new pilot scheme seeks to ‘send a clear message that drug-related crime will not be tolerated in our community and continue to support the
Fraud is a generally used to describe an act of deception that is intended to result in personal gain or to cause a loss to
Mobile Phone Detection Cameras: Cameras targeting illegal phone use across NSW In March 2020, mobile phone detection cameras were introduced to target drivers illegally using
The NSW government is contemplating removing all warning signs for speed cameras across the state. Despite criticism of revenue raising, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance
If the police do not have a warrant, they must satisfy a number of requirements, contained in the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act, before they can
Digital Driver’s Licences were rolled out in NSW last week. The digital licence is now legal for use across the state, and will update in
If you have pleaded or been found guilty of a criminal offence your matter will progress to sentencing. Even if two people have committed the
By law, a court must not sentence an offender to imprisonment unless it is satisfied, having considered all possible alternatives, that no penalty other than imprisonment is
In NSW, the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW), outlines criminal offences and penalties which aim to reduce the amount of graffiti and deter people from marking
You’re driving along Newcastle Link Road when you notice blue and red flashing lights behind you. A siren sounds. You check your speedometer, you’re not
What is modern slavery? Modern slavery is a serious violation of an individual’s dignity and human rights. Exploitative practices including human trafficking, slavery, servitude, forced
While most people would be guilty of occasionally ducking across the road without a ‘green man’ flashing, did you know that you could face fines
Transport NSW has announced that ‘world first’ mobile phone cameras NSW will be installed across the state by December. The mobile phone cameras are designed
WARNING: Some readers may find this content distressing. In the Catholic Church, the seal of confession is the absolute duty of priests not to disclose anything that they learn from individuals
The need for an amendment to the current mental health laws has been evidenced with an ever-increasing correlation of mental health issues and violent offending,
Gary Jubelin and illegal use of Listening Devices Former senior detective, Gary Jubelin, has lost his appeal against convictions of illegally recording conversations during the
As the holiday season commences, we want to remind you of some North Pole behaviour that is not condoned in New South Wales: Climbing onto
The former Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) operative who revealed that Australia was spying on Timor-Leste in 2004 will plead guilty to breaching secrecy laws.
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