Australia: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

A criminal conviction can have serious and lasting consequences, such as affecting employment, travel, reputation, and even your ability to hold professional licences.

Being charged with a criminal offence can affect more than your court case. It can impact your job, professional licence, and reputation. In Queensland, many professions have laws that require you to tell your regulator if you are charged or convicted.

Facing a first court appearance can feel overwhelming. If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA) for a criminal charge in Queensland, it is important to know what to expect on the day. This guide explains where to go, how to prepare, and what will happen in court.

The NSW Government has announced legislative reforms that will enhance the surveillance powers of investigative agencies including NSW's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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

Risk & Investigations expert Natalie Faulkner explains three practical tips for organisations to identify, assess and mitigate fraud risks through a structured enterprise-wide approach.

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

New bribery offenses in Australia now make it easier for authorities to prosecute organizations and require companies to exercise greater oversight and controls.

The Western Australian District Court's recent decision in Mobius Group Pty Ltd v Inoteq Pty Ltd highlights the potential consequence for the innocent party where fraudulent changes...