Your Guide to New South Wales Cannabis Laws
Cannabis is Australia’s most widely consumed prohibited drug – used for recreational and medicinal purposes alike. But it is important to be aware that, despite decades of calls for the plant to be legalised, its importation, cultivation, supply and even...
New Criminal Offences Relating to Possessing or Using Knives in NSW
The NSW government has just doubled the penalties for knife crimes by introducing fresh indictable offences (which are offences that can be referred to a higher court, such as the District Court) into the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), replacing the...
Suspicious Amendment of Criminal Law Judgement Results In Successful Appeal
A recent decision by the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal has raised eyebrows over the finding that official court records relating to a sentencing hearing were amended well after the case had been finalised to suggest the presiding...
Criminal Offences Relating to Money Laundering in Australia
A 59 year old Sydney woman has been sentenced to 2 years and 11 months imprisonment for acting as an ‘auntie’ in a Vietnamese organised crime network, and illicitly laundering funds. Targeting ‘money laundering’ is a key focus for State...
Is it a Criminal Offence to Import Ozempic Without A Prescription?
Ozempic is a diabetes drug turned fat loss medication, which has been skyrocketing in popularity. Supplies for Ozempic in Australia are at an all time low, with many desperate dieters looking to overseas sellers to get their supply. But is...
Criminal Offences Relating to Drug Precursors
Most people are familiar with the various criminal laws applying to the possession, importation and supply of illicit drugs, however less known is that laws also apply to drug ‘precursors’ or chemicals that can be used to manufacture illicit drugs....
Police Recommend Criminal Charges Against William Tyrell’s Foster Mother
New South Wales detectives investigating the 2014 disappearance of toddler William Tyrrell have recently handed over a brief of evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), recommending that criminal charges be brought against William’s foster mother. The recommended charges are...
Is Receiving Oral Sex Whilst Driving A Crime?
Australian porn performer, Angela White, recently revealed on a podcast that she was once involved in a car crash whilst performing oral sex on her driver. And while the admission may raise the eyebrows of some, reports suggest that engaging...
Is It Illegal To Show An R 18+ Movie or Video Game to a Minor?
From slasher films to action blockbusters, some of the best movies are rated R18+. But how do you as a parent respond when your child wants to see a film restricted to adults? You might be surprised to learn that...
What Is Parliamentary Privilege in Australia?
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe recently made allegations of harassment and sexual assault against Liberal Senator David Van during a parliamentary debate. Although two other women has since also accused Senator Van of sexual misconduct, Ms Thorpe’s statement that she will...
