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Intensive correction order made against officer who illegally shared restricted data

The LECC found a NSW officer committed serious misconduct by unlawfully sharing police information, leading to a 3 year correction order.

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Blacktown-Area Blaze Leads to Malicious Damage and Detention Claims

The offence of malicious damage is broader than many people realise.

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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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Widescale Juvenile Theft-Spree Ends In Penrith

This arrest reveals the way in which stolen property often passes through multiple hands.

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

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Combatting Child Exploitation And Online Grooming In Parramatta

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Violence on Parramatta Line Sparks Fear Among Commuters

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The Criminal Offence of Stealing Cattle in New South Wales

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

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Charges Laid Following Alleged Sexual Assault of Teenage Girl in Newcastle

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Your Legal Rights as an Accused Drug Dealer | Freezing, Restraining and Forfeiture Orders

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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

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Luke Moore Secures Hatrick Of Successfully Suing Police

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The Offence of Producing or Distributing Deepfake Porn Without Consent in NSW

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Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

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JB Solicitors

AS4000:2025 – What is all the fuss about?

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It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Michael Byrnes appeared on Breakfast with Tim Webster on 2SM on 23 July 2025 to discuss workplace relationships and that Coldplay concert

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Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

The Double-edged Sword Of Narrow Pleadings

This case demonstrates that if this is not done, a plaintiff may be denied any remedy despite an otherwise 'strong case for compensation'.

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Barry Nilsson

Charged With Larceny In Sydney? Why You Need A Specialist Criminal Lawyer

Larceny is unlawfully taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intention of permanently depriving them of it.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Sexual Offences and the Pre-Charge Process: What Happens Before Charges are Laid?

Sexual offence allegations are some of the most serious and distressing accusations a person can face.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Adopting A Stepchild With Absent Father: Is It Possible?

Parental responsibility is not a joke and one should be mentally, emotionally, and financially prepared for it.

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JB Solicitors

Parent Taking Child Without Permission? Here's What You Should Do

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The Offence Of Indecently Interfering With A Body In New South Wales

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Mount Druitt Fatal Stabbing Sparks Homicide Investigation by Strike Force Coberta

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Hornsby Police Officer Charged Over Possession Of Child Abuse Material And Unauthorised Data Access

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Man Charged Over Fatal Bateau Bay Fire as Alarming Rise in Arson-Homicide Linked to Domestic Violence Sparks Concern

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Pokémon Card Heist in East Maitland: When Collectibles Become Criminal Currency

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Parramatta Teen Accused in Gangland Murder as Police Intensify Underworld Investigations

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Tweed Heads Police Charge Man Over Alleged Acid Attack in Domestic Violence Incident Involving Family Member

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Cyber Assaults in Sydney: When Campus Grievances Escalate into Digital Warfare

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The Law, Charges and Defences for Business Email Compromise (BEC) Fraud in NSW: When Cybercriminals Exploit Government Procurement Systems

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Parramatta Teen Accused in Gangland Murder as Police Intensify Underworld Investigations

Digital Evidence Access Order, a court order compelling a suspect to provide access (such as passwords or encryption keys) to digital devices.

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Tweed Heads Police Charge Man Over Alleged Acid Attack in Domestic Violence Incident Involving Family Member

Tweed Heads and surrounding suburbs have seen a noticeable increase in domestic and family violence incidents over the past 12 months.

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Cyber Assaults in Sydney: When Campus Grievances Escalate into Digital Warfare

A serious data breach at Western Sydney University (WSU) has brought to light a concerning evolution in cyber offending

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The Law, Charges and Defences for Business Email Compromise (BEC) Fraud in NSW: When Cybercriminals Exploit Government Procurement Systems

In a digital era where multi-million-dollar payments can be initiated with the click of a button.

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Cybercrime Squad Charges Gosford Local in Ongoing Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation

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Why Hiring the Right Criminal Lawyer in Sydney Matters for Assault Charges

A conviction for any criminal offences can affect your job, your family, your freedom, and your future.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Can A Criminal Lawyer Represent An Absent Client In Court?

Section 196 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) permits the court to proceed to hear and determine a case in the absence of the accused person if the accused person fails to attend court on the court hearing date. The

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The biggest mistrials and injustices in Australia: Wrongful convictions and imprisonments

Discusses the most significant cases of wrongful convictions in Australia & explores the causes, the aftermath & the ongoing fight for justice.

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Consent Laws in Victoria: What You Need to Know

Key aspects of consent under Victorian law, including recent reform, real examples, and answers to commonly asked questions about sex offences and consent.

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

Defending self-defence in domestic violence criminal cases

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Australia's true crime podcasts: 8 to listen to now

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Firearms in Australia: The tension between ownership and control

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Trespassing laws and penalties in Australia

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Sexual Offences and Police Interviews: Why Getting the Right Legal Advice Early Matters

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Racial Discrimination Lawyers: How Can They Help You?

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JB Solicitors

DRMP in NSW: Case Study Highlights Systemic Failures in Juvenile Detention

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings: Legal Reforms and Safeguards

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Doogue + George Defence Lawyers

First time assault penalties and guide in New South Wales

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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

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

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Understanding the Sex Offenders Register in Victoria

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Online sexual offences: sextortion, revenge porn and harassment

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

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

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Aboriginal Death in Police Custody Alice Springs

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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

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

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