Is It a Crime Not to Help Someone in Danger?
You may know about the Biblical parable of a man attacked and beaten by robbers during a long journey. He lay by the side of the road, dying. Two people passed him by, without stopping or offering help, while only...
The Perceived Link Between Islam and Terrorism: Misinformation and Media-Fuelled Hysteria
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “terrorist”? For many, the word ‘terrorist’ conjures up images of balaclava-wearing Muslim extremists carrying assault rifles and flags bearing Arabic writing. It’s a stereotype that has been fostered in part...
What is Money Laundering? Am I Guilty If I Make an Innocent Mistake?
Unfortunately, innocent people can sometimes be caught up in the unlawful schemes of others. This is particularly true online - where get-rich-quick schemes that promise to make you millions are everywhere. Most of them are of course scams, and some...
Alan Jones Loses Nine Year Battle Over Racist Comments
Very few people can polarise people the way that Alan Jones can. He has a loyal following of conservative AM listeners but has also attracted criticism for some of his controversial comments and opinions. Alan Jones has recently been defeated...
Wealthy Australians Could Face Tax Evasion Penalties
A number of well-off Australians could face tax evasion penalties in the near future as the ATO has pledged to crack down on wealthy tax dodgers. The ATO is threatening heavy penalties to those who are found to owe substantial...
Queensland Barrister who was found Guilty of Tax Offences tipped to become Magistrate
We have published a number of blogs about lawyers who have engaged in professional misconduct and unethical behaviour. In many cases, these lawyers were ‘struck off’ - meaning that that they lost their licence to practice law. In a profession...
Developments in the case of Freya Newman: A Need for Better Whistleblower Protections?
Earlier this year, 21 year old Freya Newman, an employee at the Whitehouse Institute of Design, was charged with accessing restricted data after she exposed the Institute’s grant of an allegedly secret $60,000 scholarship to the Prime Minister’s daughter, Tony...
Recent Centrelink Fraud Cases
Fraudulently obtaining payments through Centrelink is a Commonwealth offence and can come with serious penalties. Like most other Commonwealth offences, all Centrelink fraud cases in Australia are prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP). Centrelink fraud can cover...
Can I Change Paying My Centrelink Debt to Community Service?
If you have been overpaid by Centrelink you will have a debt raised against you. Even if you have done nothing wrong, or the overpayment was a result of a genuine mistake on your part, you will still be required...
What Are The Most Common Tax Evasion Penalties?
Tax evasion is a serious criminal offence and can come with harsh consequences. Tax evasion penalties can range from a good behaviour bond to long-term imprisonment, so it’s important to take any charges or allegations of tax evasion seriously. Always...
