Australia: Criminal Law

While most criminal matters proceed through the traditional court system, there are instances where charges can be resolved without the need for court proceedings.

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Star Entertainment Group's former CEO and chief legal officer breached their statutory duties by failing to properly escalate critical anti-money laundering risks and misleading communications to the board, while dismissing claims against non-executive directors. This landmark decision establishes crucial precedents for executive accountability, information governance, and the indivisibility of duties for officers holding multiple roles, with implications extend

If you are questioned by police about a suspected offence, you are not obliged to answer their questions. Exercising your right to silence is a fundamental protection under Queensland law and does not mean you are guilty.

There are laws in place to ensure that Police do not abuse the arrest powers they have been granted.

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.

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

A little-known rule in NSW sentencing law is quietly shaping outcomes in criminal cases—and in some situations, it can dramatically reduce the amount of time a person spends in prison.

One of the most common drug offences we see as criminal lawyers is possessing dangerous drugs under section 9 of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986 (Qld).

While most criminal matters proceed through the traditional court system, there are instances where charges can be resolved without the need for court proceedings.

The NSW Court of Appeal has struck down sweeping anti-protest laws enacted after the Bondi Beach terror attack, ruling that police powers to ban public assemblies across broad geographic areas violated constitutional protections for political communication. The landmark decision examines whether governments can impose blanket restrictions on peaceful protests during times of heightened security concerns, and what constitutional limits exist on such powers.

Jaywalking is seen to present a danger to both pedestrians and traffic which has led to its criminalisation in many jurisdictions.

There are laws in place to ensure that Police do not abuse the arrest powers they have been granted.