What are the Penalties for Tax Evasion?
With the fast pace of modern life, who has time for tax returns? Even Paul Keating claimed he was just too busy when he was caught out failing to fill in a tax return during his time as Federal Treasurer....
Why is Misuse of Public Office so Serious?
A notable case of misuse of public office is one that recently hit the news. Two men were recently caught out in an illegal activity involving the misuse of a public office. One of the men worked at the Australian...
Common Centrelink Fraud Penalties
If Centrelink has overpaid you as a result of a deliberate attempt to obtain payments you weren’t entitled to, you could find yourself facing fraud charges. Offences against federal government organisations such as Centrelink are treated as Commonwealth offences, and...
Will I Face Criminal Charges if I Have an Overpayment from Centrelink?
If you have received an overpayment from Centrelink, or any other government organisation, you may be charged with a criminal offence, depending on the circumstances. Offences involving Centrelink Fraud are classified as Commonwealth Offences, which means that they are dealt...
What Does Criminal Law Say About Threatening a Person?
Threatening another person is not always a criminal offence. Whether or not you will be found guilty under criminal law for threatening a person depends on the circumstances involved, and the nature of your relationship with the other individual concerned....
What Should I do if I’m facing A Centrelink Overpayment Prosecution?
Over payment of Centrelink benefits can lead to serious criminal charges, particularly if it is believed that you deliberately withheld information or misled Centrelink for the purposes of receiving benefits that you weren’t entitled to. The process for Centrelink overpayment...
Is it a crime to threaten or intimidate someone?
Certain threats and intimidation are considered to be serious criminal offences. For each of those offences, the prosecution must prove certain matters beyond reasonable doubt. Here’s what you need to know. The offence of staking or intimidation in NSW Section...
Is Stealing Mail in Australia Illegal?
Stealing mail is a Commonwealth offence in Australia, and comes with potentially harsh penalties. If you are caught stealing mail in Australia, you could face a hefty prison sentence or large fines. Mail theft is considered serious in Australia, as...
Getting Discharged for a Commonwealth Offence
Our Video and Blog post below talks about the penalties for Commonwealth Offences and the possibility of getting a discharge and avoiding a criminal conviction. Commonwealth offences are offences that have been committed against federal law, rather than state or...
Stealing from Australia Post and Other Commonwealth Theft Offences
Stealing from Australia Post is considered a Commonwealth Offence under the Telecommunications and Postal Services Act 1989. Although the penalties for stealing from Australia Post are similar to those for other larceny offences, Australia Post is a government organisation, which...
