Criminal Offences Relating to Counterfeiting in New South Wales
Money makes the world go round, so it’s no surprise that some individuals are tempted to pass off ‘counterfeit’ (fake) paper money, coins or securities for their own benefit. In many cases, passing off counterfeit money as real would amount...
Offences Relating to Underage Drinking in New South Wales
It’s not uncommon for Australians to have their first drop of alcohol whilst under the age of 18 years old. However, many young people (and their parents) aren’t aware of the potential criminal consequences that could apply to situations of...
Criminal Offences Relating to the Use of False Information to Take a Flight
If a friend or family member has booked a flight but can no longer go, could you use their ticket and take the trip instead? The short answer is, only if the ticket is changed by legitimate means into your...
‘Sextortion’ Can Amount to a Criminal Offence Across Australia
According to recent media reports, there has been a rise of attempts as Australia at ‘sexual extortion’, abbreviated to ‘sextortion’, with social media sites being used to target and blackmail victims, many of whom are young men concerned about compromising...
Assault Offences that Relate to Specific Occupations in NSW
Whilst there are a number of general assault offences outlines under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), including common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, there are also a number of highly specific ones which relate to specific occupations –...
Your Guide To New South Wales LSD (‘Acid’) Laws
Lysergic acid diethylamide, which is also known as LSD or ‘acid’, was the ultimate psychedelic of 1960s counterculture, epitomising the credo of “turn on, tune in, drop out”. However, supplying or even possessing the drug in New South Wales could...
Your Guide To New South Wales MDMA (‘Ecstacy’) Laws
The substance known scientifically as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is commonly known as MDMA or ‘ecstasy’. The drug has been around for decades, and remains a popular party drug, particularly amongst young adults. According to the latest national statistics 12.5% of Australians have...
Why a Criminal Case Review Commission Is No Panacea
The recent pardon of Kathleen Folbigg has reignited discussions regarding the appropriate mechanisms to review and remedy wrongful convictions in Australia. One reform put forward by lawyers, academics and former High Court Justice Michael Kirby is an Australian Criminal Case...
Your Guide to New South Wales Methamphetamine (“Ice”) Laws
Crystal methamphetamine (“meth” or “ice) remains a popular recreational drug in Australia amongst a small but persistent group of users. According to the latest national statistics just under 6% of Australians have used methamphetamine in their lifetime and 1.3% have...
Your Guide to New South Wales Heroin Laws
The use of heroin in Australia peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s, however there are small but persistent group of users, often from marginalised backgrounds. According to the latest national statistics just over 1% of Australians have used...
