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Criminal law articles, thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights from the world of criminal law covering complex topics and rulings from specialists working in this sector.

What Are The Penalties On Hiding Number Plates In NSW?

A number plate must firstly be issued by Transport for NSW (TFNSW) and it must be permanently affixed to your motor vehicle.

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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.

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The Difference Between State And Federal Tobacco Offences In Victoria

This article explains the key differences between Victorian (state) and Commonwealth (federal) tobacco offences.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

The Various Offences Of Drug Supply In New South Wales

The offence of drug supply is contained in section 25(1) of the DMT Act.

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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

Intensive correction order made against officer who illegally shared restricted data

Australia Criminal

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Blacktown-Area Blaze Leads to Malicious Damage and Detention Claims

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Lamont Law

Blacktown Zombie Knife Confiscation – Facing Prohibited Weapon Charges

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Lamont Law

Widescale Juvenile Theft-Spree Ends In Penrith

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Lamont Law

Penrith Man Faces Charges For Drug And Replica Firearm Possession While Driving

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Lamont Law

Combatting Child Exploitation And Online Grooming In Parramatta

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Lamont Law

Violence on Parramatta Line Sparks Fear Among Commuters

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Lamont Law

The Criminal Offence of Stealing Cattle in New South Wales

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

High-Stakes Heist in Newcastle: Armed Robbery, Disguise, and E-Bike Getaway

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Lamont Law

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating The Implications Of The Supermarkets Ruling: A Guide For Employers

Australia Employment

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Holding Redlich

Introducing Cathro Clarity: Unlocking Australia's Insolvency Data

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Redundancy rules reconsidered: Landmark High Court ruling on redeployment

Australia Employment

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Gilchrist Connell

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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.

Australia Criminal

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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!

Australia Criminal

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Bartier Perry

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

Australia Criminal

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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

Australia Criminal

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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

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.

Australia Criminal

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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.

Australia Criminal

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Holding Redlich

Behind the green curtain: Understanding and mitigating greenwashing risks

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

Australia Environment

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Piper Alderman

Reforms Recommended by the NSW Drug Summit Are Long Overdue

Australia Criminal

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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?

Australia Criminal

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LegalVision

Australia's AML laws set for major overhaul under new bill

Australia Commercial

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Piper Alderman

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Crime

What Are The Penalties On Hiding Number Plates In NSW?

A number plate must firstly be issued by Transport for NSW (TFNSW) and it must be permanently affixed to your motor vehicle.

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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.

Australia Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

The Difference Between State And Federal Tobacco Offences In Victoria

This article explains the key differences between Victorian (state) and Commonwealth (federal) tobacco offences.

Australia Criminal

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

The Various Offences Of Drug Supply In New South Wales

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Strip search class action confirms numerous NSW police strip searches illegal

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Intensive correction order made against officer who illegally shared restricted data

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Blacktown-Area Blaze Leads to Malicious Damage and Detention Claims

Australia Criminal

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Lamont Law

Blacktown Zombie Knife Confiscation – Facing Prohibited Weapon Charges

Australia Criminal

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Lamont Law

Widescale Juvenile Theft-Spree Ends In Penrith

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Lamont Law

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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.

Australia Criminal

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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

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Lamont Law

Suing NSW Police for Unlawful Search and False Imprisonment

Australia Criminal

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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?

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JB Solicitors

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

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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

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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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Possession of drugs & drug supply charges - NSW complete guide

CD

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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