Australia: Public Order

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

Explores the new UK guidance on failure to prevent fraud, its key principles & how to mitigate risks effectively.

Breaks down the facts, the law & how you can protect yourself in a world where your identity is more valuable than ever.

2024 New South Wales Drug Summit report recommended 56 priority actions are taken.

Act confers jurisdiction on the Federal Court to hear and determine prosecutions for indictable offences.

Impact on the management of historical abuse claims for institutions.

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.

Outlines Australia's hate crime laws, including federal legislation & the approaches taken by different states & territories.

What is constructive murder. Recent case example.

Discusses the concerns about harsher bail conditions in NSW.