Terrorism-Related Offences: Entering or Remaining in a Declared Area
A woman is facing court over allegations she entered and remained in parts of Syria that were off-limits to Australians at the time. It is alleged the 31-year old travelled to Syria in 2014 to join her husband in areas...
Offences Relating to Human Trafficking in Australia
Polarising social media personality Andrew Tate has been detained in Roman over allegations of rape, human trafficking and organised crime. Andrew Tate was arrested and detained with his brother as part of an investigation that began last year, following allegations...
The Commonwealth Offence of Using a Carriage Service for Child Abuse Material
Former NRL star Brett Finch, who played professional rugby league for the Canberra Raiders, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and also represented New South Wales in the State of Origin, has been sentenced to a recognizance release order for sending messages...
The Offence of Importing a Commercial Quantity of Border Controlled Drugs into Australia
In an operation involving law enforcement agencies from several countries, a commercial quantity of liquid methamphetamine concealed in containers marked as ‘A Be Coco Coconut Water’ and allegedly headed for New South Wales has been seized in Hong Kong. ...
The Offence of Knowingly Providing False or Misleading Information to a Commonwealth Entity
Former One Nation senator, current Great Australian Party Leader and self-styled ‘senator in exile’ Rod Culleton has vowed to fight charges that he knowingly provided false or misleading information to a Commonwealth entity. The basis of the allegations The charges...
The Law, Defences and Penalties for Dealing in the Proceeds of Crime
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has boasted the seizure of 47 vehicles, including 31 classic cars, as well as gold bullion and cash with a combined value of around $5 million, which they say was connected to a 46-year old...
The Laws Relating to Cyber Bullying and Online Abuse in Australia
The Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) was passed by the Australian Parliament on 23 June 2021 and came into effect on 23 January 2022. The second reading speeches to the Act makes clear that its objectives include: Protecting Australian adults...
The Law, Penalties and Defences for Possessing a Commercial Quantity of Unlawfully Imported Border Controlled Drug
A Sydney man arrested and charged with possessing a commercial quantity of unlawfully imported border controlled drugs has been released on a $1 million security for bail. Police allege that Wade Habkouk, who is the CEO and director of a...
The Offence of Failing to Vote in an Australian Federal Election
Unless you have been living under a rock over the past several weeks, you’ll know that the Federal Election 2022 is being held nationally tomorrow. The offence of failing to vote in an Australian federal election Voting is compulsory...
ATO Lets Down Hardworking Aussies
A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the Australian Taxation Office (AT)) has failed to collect billions in unpaid superannuation at significant cost to workers, while their bosses break the law and big corporates pay little...
