Australia: Criminal Law

Fraud risk is accelerating. Many organisations are not adapting fast enough.

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

Australian Defence Force whistleblower David McBride's appeal against his conviction and sentence was dismissed.

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

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

The enforcement wave and what companies and directors need to know to stay compliant.

Last week AUSTRAC published Information Circular No. 76 - External Administration and AML/CTF Act obligations. The Information Circular confirms that a company under the control of an external administrator must still comply with all of its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Act).

In our June 2010 edition, we reported on the announcement by the Attorney-General and the Minister for Defence of the establishment of a new federal court, the Military Court of Australia (MCA), and the key features of the MCA. Since then, the Government introduced enabling legislation, the Military Court of Australia Bill 2010 (Cth) (Bill), into the House of Representatives. The Bill received its second reading speech on 24 June 2010. However, due to the prorogation of the 42nd Parliament and t

The Attorney-General and the Minister for Defence have recently announced the establishment of a new federal court, the Military Court of Australia (MCA), under Chapter III of the Australian Constitution.

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

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

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