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NSW To Review Presumption That Children Cannot Be Guilty Of Criminal Offences

The doctrine of doli incapax is a centuries-old legal presumption that children of a certain age lack the mental capacity to fully understand serious wrongdoing.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Caught With Tobacco Without A Licence? Here's How A Criminal Lawyer Can Help

Under recent reforms to Victoria's tobacco laws, it is now an offence to sell tobacco without a valid licence.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

The Offence Of Recklessly Causing Grievous Bodily Harm In NSW

The offence of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm is one of a number of assault offences on the NSW books.

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

What Is An ADVO (And How Do You Get One)?

These orders are designed to protect a person known as the Person In Need Of Protection.

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JB Solicitors

Illicit Tobacco And The Law: What Constitutes A Criminal Offence In Victoria?

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Cassius Turvey Murder Case: The Impact Of Race And Social Status In Criminal Investigations

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

To Apologise, Or Not To Apologise – That Is The Question

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Holley Nethercote

Firearm Offences that Apply to Mass Shootings in New South Wales

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW Police Force targets the possession of knives in public places

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

What Are The Penalties On Hiding Number Plates In NSW?

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

New Child Sex, Female Genital Mutilation And Necrophilia Laws

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The Difference Between State And Federal Tobacco Offences In Victoria

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

The Various Offences Of Drug Supply In New South Wales

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Strip search class action confirms numerous NSW police strip searches illegal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

Dealmaking in Australia: the current state of play and the impact of regulation

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Cause And Consequence: Show Cause Letters In The Landscape Of The Workplace

Australia Employment

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Bartier Perry

What Happens If… You Are Faced With A Sanctions Issue And Need To Investigate? (Podcast)

Australia International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Anti-Corruption & Bribery

White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Chiropractor guilty of professional misconduct following consensual relationship with client

Explores reasoning behind recent PM decision & key lessons for health professionals navigating professional conduct standards.

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Hall Payne Lawyers

TerraCom's Whistleblower Woes - Australian Federal Court Approves First Whistleblower Retaliation Penalty

TerraCom has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay an AUD7.5 million civil penalty for retaliating against a whistleblower in proceedings commenced by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

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A&O Shearman

Indefeasibility Of Title - Legal Certainty In An Age Of Rising Fraud

Although registered mortgages are generally protected under indefeasibility of title, fraud can override this protection, so lenders beware!

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Bartier Perry

What Happens If One Of Your Agents Gives A Bribe Overseas? (Podcast)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

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Alvarez & Marsal

Fraud has evolved - has your organisation?

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KordaMentha

Australian business owners beware: fraudulent intellectual property enforcement scams on the rise

Australia Criminal

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Cooper Grace Ward

McBride heads to the High Court, after his sentence stands on appeal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

How businesses should react to new UK guidance on failure to prevent fraud

Australia Compliance

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LegalVision

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Corporate Crime

Illicit Tobacco And The Law: What Constitutes A Criminal Offence In Victoria?

This article explains what constitutes illicit tobacco, how it is treated under Victorian and Federal law, and what legal consequences individuals and businesses may face if charged.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Australian business owners beware: fraudulent intellectual property enforcement scams on the rise

Scammers often seek to confer legitimacy by impersonating reputable law firms or IP practitioners.

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Cooper Grace Ward

NSW Government Bulletin: ICAC's powers to institute criminal proceedings

The decision has significant implications in relation to the powers of officers of the ICAC to commence criminal prosecutions.

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Holding Redlich

Behind the green curtain: Understanding and mitigating greenwashing risks

Australia Environment

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Piper Alderman

Reforms Recommended by the NSW Drug Summit Are Long Overdue

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

ASIC quick to utilise Federal Court's expanded jurisdiction to hear criminal matters

Australia Criminal

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Holding Redlich

High Court rulings redefine permanent stays in historical abuse cases

Australia Criminal

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Gilchrist Connell

Webinar Q&As: Navigating the New Australian Anti-Bribery Laws | What You Need to Know

Australia Criminal

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Piper Alderman

What Do the New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Changes Mean for My Business?

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LegalVision

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Crime

NSW To Review Presumption That Children Cannot Be Guilty Of Criminal Offences

The doctrine of doli incapax is a centuries-old legal presumption that children of a certain age lack the mental capacity to fully understand serious wrongdoing.

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Caught With Tobacco Without A Licence? Here's How A Criminal Lawyer Can Help

Under recent reforms to Victoria's tobacco laws, it is now an offence to sell tobacco without a valid licence.

Australia Criminal

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

The Offence Of Recklessly Causing Grievous Bodily Harm In NSW

The offence of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm is one of a number of assault offences on the NSW books.

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

What Is An ADVO (And How Do You Get One)?

Australia Criminal

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JB Solicitors

Illicit Tobacco And The Law: What Constitutes A Criminal Offence In Victoria?

Australia Criminal

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Cassius Turvey Murder Case: The Impact Of Race And Social Status In Criminal Investigations

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

To Apologise, Or Not To Apologise – That Is The Question

Australia Criminal

HN

Holley Nethercote

Firearm Offences that Apply to Mass Shootings in New South Wales

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

NSW Police Force targets the possession of knives in public places

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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Public Order

New Child Sex, Female Genital Mutilation And Necrophilia Laws

The purpose of these new laws is to ensure that our criminal laws continue to be relevant and practical to protect victims of sexual assaults and female genital mutilation.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Blacktown Zombie Knife Confiscation – Facing Prohibited Weapon Charges

This dual legal framework reflects the law's focus on both potential harm and intent.

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Lamont Law

The Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Assassination And Its Implications For Employment Law

The assassination of conservative campaigner, activist, and podcaster Charlie Kirk at a Utah-based university campus recently has ignited a firestorm in the United States.

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Swaab

Luke Moore Secures Hatrick Of Successfully Suing Police

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Clandestine Meth Lab Uncovered and Dismantled in Fairfield East

Australia Criminal

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Lamont Law

Suing NSW Police for Unlawful Search and False Imprisonment

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Public nuisance

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Racial Discrimination Lawyers: How Can They Help You?

Australia Criminal

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JB Solicitors

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

Australia Criminal

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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Latest Videos

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Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Webinar: AML for Lawyers – Restraining Orders First Conference

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

NSW affirmative consent campaign hits nail on the head, experts say

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Possession of drugs & drug supply charges - NSW complete guide

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Bully cops should remain on the force, NSW police watchdog finds

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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