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Is your neighbourhood getting safer? Despite the general picture painted, there has been a slight decrease in overall crime numbers in the past 5 years across New South Wales, according to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Interestingly, crime in NSW is higher in regional NSW than in Sydney.  With this research we […]

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws are now in place across Australia’s states and will soon be implemented in the ACT by November 2025. These laws allow terminally ill individuals to seek medical assistance to end their lives, provided they meet strict eligibility criteria. Each state has established safeguards to regulate the process rigorously. These include […]

In recent years there has been a noticeable rise in false AVO claims being made to Police as well as taken out privately. It will come as no surprise that having an apprehended violence order taken out against will cause significant stress to you and your loved ones. The conditions associated with an AVO can […]

New coercive control laws have been introduced in New South Wales to address non-physical forms of domestic abuse. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022 amends the Crimes Act 1900, creating a new offence of coercive control that came into effect on 1 July 2024. The aim of the new offence is to protect […]

Cyberbullying is a growing threat in today’s society. As more and more individuals join our rapidly expanding online world this threat becomes increasingly concerning. This article will examine what legal protections are offered in Australia against cyberbullying as well as possible consequences. What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is the use of technology to intimidate, harass, stalk, […]

The question of whether steroids are legal in Australia has gained prominence in recent years due to their increased popularity. Each state and territory have specific laws governing the possession, use, and distribution of anabolic and androgenic steroidal agents, generally classifying them as prohibited or controlled substances with varying penalties for offences. These penalties can […]

Laws in Australia are strict about whether it is legal to possess magic mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin. This is because they can cause hallucinations and dangerous side effects. However, they have been used by Indigenous communities for over a thousand years. Interest in their potential to treat mental health conditions like depression and PTSD […]

With stricter domestic violence laws being introduced, a common question being asked is whether financial abuse is a crime. While this has previously been seen in the context of family law proceedings, the introduction of coercive control as a criminal offence has expanded the consequences of financial abuse. This is because control of finances is […]

In NSW, a medical licence suspension appeal can be made if you believe your driver’s licence has been wrongly suspended due to a medical condition. The purpose of suspensions is to safeguard road users if a person’s health condition poses a risk to safe driving practices. However, this can sometimes result in an overreach, whereby […]

NSW parliament has introduced sweeping new domestic violence bail laws aimed at making it more difficult for accused persons to be released after being charged. The government has hailed the changes as a response to the outpouring of community sentiment to be tougher on domestic violence offences after a spate of publicised domestic violence incidents. […]