Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey is a freelance writer, magazine journalist, and owner of 'Woman with Words'. She has a strong interest in social justice and is a member of the Sydney Criminal Lawyers® content team. Sonia is the winner of the Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards, Spring 2022.

The Offence of Aggravated Sexual Intercourse with a Child Between 14 and 16 in NSW

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The owner of a Sydney-based health and wellness business has been granted conditional bail after being charged with four counts of aggravated sexual intercourse with a child between the ages of 14 and 16 years. 45-year old Savannah Daisley, who...

‘No Body, No Parole’ Laws May be Introduced in New South Wales

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New legislation is set to be introduced in New South Wales Parliament in coming days, which would prohibit the release on parole of those convicted of murder who refuse, fail or are otherwise unable to provide authorities with assistance in...

Queensland Police Commissioner Under Fire For Failing to Implement Reforms

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When Katarina Carroll was first appointed as Queensland’s Police Commissioner on 8 July 2019, it was a ray of hope in the eyes of many. She is the first female in the top job and promised to implement sweeping reforms...

Australian Study Confirms Link Between Violence in the Home and Sexual Offending

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New research by Griffith University in Queensland has confirmed that which may seem obvious to many: that boys who have been exposed to violence in the home are far more likely to commit sexual offences.  The research emphasises two important...

When Can the Government Order an Additional Public Holiday?

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It is well-known that pursuant to section 5 of the  Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW), and equivalent state and territory legislation across the nation, a public holiday has been declared for Thursday, 22 September 2022 to mourn the death of...

Road Safety Body Proposes Driving Ban on Males Under 21

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A peak road safety body is calling on the New South Wales State Government to prohibit males from being issued with driver licences before they reach the age of 21 years. The proposal by The Australasian College of Road Safety...

What is a Queen’s Counsel, King’s Counsel and Senior Counsel in Australia?

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With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III to the throne, some of Australia’s most esteemed barristers – formerly referred to as Queen’s Counsel (QCs) – will now be called King’s Counsel (KCs) KCs...

The Law, Defences and Penalties for Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death in NSW

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A teenager has been charged with five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death after five young people died in a horrific one car accident in Buxton in Sydney’s south-west on 6th September 2022..  All of the deceased were close friends...

Surveillance State Subsumes Sydney School

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A Sydney high school has embraced the ever-expanding surveillance state, requiring students to scan their fingerprints if they wish to use the toilet.  Moorebank High School in south-west Sydney has seen fit to install touch pads at the entrance to...

What Are the Penalties for Choking Another Person Without Consent?

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A British man who violently assaulted a woman after meeting her on the popular dating app, Tinder, has been sent to prison. An English court heard that 32-year old Benjamin Flatters attended his female victim’s home on 23 June 2022,...
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