Rugby League Star’s Ex Faces Charges of Intimidation
The Penrith Panthers Rugby League club has praised police for their response to an incident involving social media posts which threatened the life of rising star Bryce Cartwright. Cartwright’s ex-girlfriend, Brittany Hura, posted nude pictures of Cartwright and made threats...
Facebook Troll Ordered to Pay $150,000 in Damages
Kenneth Rothe enjoyed life as a successful and well-respected member of the Nambucca heads community, a scenic town located on the mid north coast of New South Wales. He ran a local business called the Blue Dolphin Motel, spent decades...
Harassment of Women as a Hate Crime
Nottinghamshire has always had a reputation for finding unusual ways for good to triumph over bad – perhaps it’s the ‘Robin Hood’ influence on the county’s history. This week, Nottinghamshire Police are making global headlines for their decision to treat...
Sydney Grandmother Faces Execution
Mrs Nguyen Thi Huong looked anguished as the court in Ho Chi Minh City read its verdict recently. The 73-year-old Vietnamese-Australian woman has been sentenced to death for heroin trafficking. It sounds implausible … incongruous, but Vietnamese community leaders in...
WA Introduces Tough Laws Against Protesters
Not one, not two, but three United Nations Special Rapporteurs have raised concerns about the Western Australian Government’s new laws targeting protesters, which are scheduled for debate in parliament tomorrow. The UN has sent a letter urging MPs to vote...
Teenaged Terrorism Suspect Must Face Supreme Court
A Victorian judge has ordered that a teenager accused of plotting a terrorist act must face the Supreme Court, instead of the Children’s Court. The 17-year-old’s home was raided in May this year, during which police allegedly discovered a range...
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...
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...
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...
How do Penalties for White Collar Crime and Social Security Fraud Compare?
White collar crime is a type of fraud which is usually committed against corporations or organisations. Generally, white collar crime is committed by employees of these organisations. Although there are a number of penalties that you can receive if you...
