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Freezing orders are complex legal instruments. Unsurprisingly, most laypersons are confused about the process. If you are seeking to impose a freezing order, or you have been served one, you will need professional legal advice and representation. What is a Freezing Order? A freezing order, otherwise known as a Mareva order, is a type of […]

New vaping laws will be introduced from 1 October, with changes aimed at regulating the supply and manufacture of vapes. However, there has been criticism of the new reforms as well as the government’s ability to adequately enforce them. When are Vapes Getting Banned in Australia? Disposable vapes, whether they contain nicotine or not, have […]

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 […]

NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been released from jail after his sexual assault appeal was allowed and convictions overturned. This is the second successful appeal for the two-time Dally M winner. He has been through three trials to date. Hayne was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at her Newcastle following a District Court […]

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, […]