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First time assault penalties and guide in New South Wales

Outlines penalties & defences for first-time assault offences in NSW, noting that lack of prior convictions can reduce sentencing.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The Bugmy Bar Book's Application In Legal Proceedings: 'From Little Things, Big Things Grow'

People dealing with the legal system often do so in combination with disadvantage and complex needs.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Charged with Stalking and Intimidation in NSW? What You Need to Know

It is a crime to stalk or intimidate another person with the intention of causing fear of physical or mental harm.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Understanding the Sex Offenders Register in Victoria

This article explains what triggers registration on the Sex Offenders Register in VIC.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Online sexual offences: sextortion, revenge porn and harassment

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Facing murder charges in Sydney? Here's what you need to know

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Alleged members of criminal group charged with a range of serious offences

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Understanding the charge of hindering or resisting police in NSW

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Fighting for Justice: This Month, We're Fighting for Hannah Thomas

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Case note – Director of Public Prosecutions v Rosemary Gamble t/as Taz-Zorb [2025] TASMC 3

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Carroll & O'Dea

How to Defend a Sexual Assault Charge in Australia

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Abuse Victim Successful On Appeal

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Barry Nilsson

What Happens If I'm Charged With Unlawful Entry In NSW?

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What Penalties Could Melbourne Childcare Worker Joshua Brown Face?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australian Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Investigations, Part 1 - What's The Fuss With Whistleblowing Investigations? (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

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Bartier Perry

Undercover police in Australia: Laws and limitations

Undercover operations, including assumed identities & controlled operations, are strictly regulated by law at a Federal & State level.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

What Do I Do About an Apprehended Violence Order AVO NSW?

An AVO is designed to protect individuals from harm or threats. It is a civil matter unless breached—then it becomes criminal.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Provocation defence in Australia

Meaning of provocation. Discusses the provocation defence & manslaughter by extreme provocation. What conduct qualifies?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Voluntary assisted dying in Australia: The current state of play

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in all Australian jurisdictions except NT, with varying rules and ongoing telehealth debate.

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Barry Nilsson

Latest developments: Hannah Thomas arrest probe escalates

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Aggravated Assault

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Case summary: MTH v State of New South Wales [2025] NSWCA 122

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Carroll & O'Dea

Cops Gone Wild: NSW Police Officers Consistently Commit Brutality With Impunity

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Justice for Colin Burling: Lawyers For Police Accountability Stand Up In Mental Health Interventions

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Police Officer Faces Charges of Possessing Bestiality and Child Abuse Material

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW police officers please guilty after brutalising and degrading mentally ill woman

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Sexual touching offences in New South Wales

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

What is considered sexual assault? An up-to-date guide

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

NSW inquiry into cannabis laws recommends staged reforms leading to legalisation

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW police officers please guilty after brutalising and degrading mentally ill woman

An investigation was launched into the incident and the officers were subsequently charged with a range of criminal offences.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Sexual touching offences in New South Wales

Sexual touching offences in NSW carry heavy penalties that can result in a criminal record, fine and imprisonment.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

What is considered sexual assault? An up-to-date guide

The definition of "sexual assault" in NSW has evolved over time, becoming more and more complex over the years.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

NSW inquiry into cannabis laws recommends staged reforms leading to legalisation

Author opines on cannabis laws & the recommendations to change them.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Do I have to tell my employer about my criminal record?

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Hall Payne Lawyers

Sydney Kebab Shop Shooting May Be Linked to Organised Crime

Investigations are now underway as to whether the shooting is part of a spate of shootings across Sydney.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Criminal Psychologist

Criminal psychologist, or a forensic psychologist, studies the behaviours and motives behind criminal activity.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Aboriginal Death in Police Custody Alice Springs

While Australia's legal framework is distinct, the echoes of systemic force, racial profiling, and denial of accountability ring loud.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Is nitazene legal in Australia?

Discusses nitazenes which are a class of synthetic opioids that have gained notoriety in recent years

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Hate crime laws, penalties and sentences in Australia

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Constructive murder in NSW: Homicide that occurs during another serious criminal offence

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Harsh Bail Laws Undermine The Presumption Of Innocence, Says NSW Chief Justice

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Victims of serious crime in NSW to be informed about offenders

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

ATO Whistleblower Forced To Plead Guilty, After Court Finds He Is Not Protected By The Law

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Case Summary: Trustees Of The Roman Catholic Church For The Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle V AA [2025] NSWCA 72

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Carroll & O'Dea

What is the meaning of "child abuse material"?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Criminal Investigator – What Do They Do?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Doli Incapax: The legal safety net for young children

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What is the punishment for sexual assault?

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Astor Legal

We're Holding Institutions Accountable for Injustice

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

NSW Strip Searches: Current Class Action and What It Means for Your Right

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Youth Detention or State Violence? The Reiby Youth Justice Ordered to Show CCTV Footage

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Most common crimes over the long weekend in NSW

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What are the most common crimes in the eastern suburbs of Sydney?

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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Aboriginal Death in Police Custody Alice Springs

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Webinar: AML for Lawyers – Restraining Orders First Conference

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Coercive control in Queensland family law

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Cooper Grace Ward

Possession of drugs & drug supply charges - NSW complete guide

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

NSW police officer found not guilty of assaulting naked teen

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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