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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 NSW government has passed new knife laws giving police unprecedented powers to use ‘wanding’ after a spate of high-profile stabbings. Police will now be able to use a hand-held metal detector without warrants in certain locations. The new legislation is not without criticism, with the opposition claiming it does not give police enough power, […]

Lawyers are regularly asked about the difference between battery and assault. Both concepts deal with the use of physical force against another person. This article explores both ideas and how they are dealt with today. What is assault? An assault is any deliberate action where a person intentionally or recklessly instils in another the fear […]

The question of how to beat an assault charge is one that lawyers answer almost daily. This is unsurprising given being charged with assault can have a devastating effect on yourself, your career and your ability to travel overseas. If you are found guilty of assault, you can receive a criminal conviction and even imprisonment […]

Nick Kyrgios has avoided a criminal conviction being recorded against him, despite pleading guilty to assault his ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari in Australia. The 27-year-old tennis star initially planned to have the common assault charge dismissed pursuant to a section 334 mental health application in the ACT Magistrates Court. However, that application was withdrawn when a […]

The Nick Kyrgios common assault case has taken a twist after the tennis star’s application for a three-month adjournment was refused. The 27-year-old did not appear at the ACT Magistrates Court as prepares for the US Open. The court was told that an application would be made on behalf of Mr Kyrgios at a later […]

Former NRL player Darrell Trindall’s Supreme Court bail application has been granted on domestic violence charges. The 50-year-old will be released to a specialist rehabilitation program which focusses on addresses drug and alcohol issues of Indigenous people. Trindall labelled his first time in jail, “just what I needed”. Domestic Violence Charges Darrell Trindall was initially […]

Ricky Martin is reportedly facing up to 50 years in prison over domestic violence charges against his 21-year-old nephew. The singer’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, already has a restraining protecting him from Mr Martin. It has been alleged that Martin exercised “physical and psychological attacks” on Sanchez during their seven-month relationship, which ended about two […]

William Tyrrell’s foster mother has had her Section 14 mental health application dismissed. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly kicked and assaulted a child with a wooden spoon. She appeared at Parramatta Local Court alongside her partner. Both of William Tyrell’s foster parents will now have to wait until January 2023 […]

A man who was subject to an apprehended violence order (AVO) and committed a number of domestic violence offences has had his bid for Australian citizenship rejected. The Home Affairs Minister’s decision to refuse Lebanese man Khodr Nazem Saadie citizenship was upheld by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. In making the decision, the Tribunal found that […]