Cardinal George Pell is appealing his conviction for sexually abusing children to the High Court of Australia. Cardinal Pell is the most senior Catholic, and only bishop, to be sentenced for child sex offences. Historically, it has been notoriously difficult to prosecute members of the Clergy. To this day, he would not have been prosecuted […]
Proposed changes to the Australian Migration Act could see New Zealanders deported for offences such as stealing, possession of small amounts of drugs, and drink driving offences. The Australian Government is pushing forward with changes to the Migration Act 1958 that could see New Zealanders deported for offences such as stealing, possession of small amounts
Fair dinkum! Are New Zealanders going to be deported for stealing fish ‘n’ chips? Read More »
Super Mario has been stomping on heads since the early 80’s, but no one has ever accused the Italian plumber of being responsible for crime. More recently, however, video games such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto, have been condemned for playing a role in the commission of criminal offences. Criminal lawyer Steven Mercael has
Gamers Gone Wild: 10 crimes committed by gamers and why video games are being blamed Read More »
There are many cases where people have been charged with an offence. This can be a very stressful process. Often in those cases many are not aware of the process and generally plead ‘guilty’, representing themselves, to save money and to make the issue “go away” as quick as possible. As a result, they may
At the Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart over the weekend, wrestlers beat each other to a pulp to the cheers of a blood-thirsty crowd. These photos demonstrate the degree of violence and amount of blood that can spill in the world of sport. Whether wrestler, boxer or footy player, part of the game is to
Tasmanian Death Match Wrestling – Why aren’t wrestlers charged with assault? Read More »
By Joseph Correy ACCORDING to the Daily Telegraph, Sydney’s senior law enforcement agency has made the astonishing admission that they have lost the war on drugs. The shocking revelations follow a recent report by the NSW Crime Commission which says “organised crime is at levels not seen previously in NSW”. “Methamphetamine (ice) and cocaine supplies
War on Drugs Lost. Should drugs be decriminalised? Read More »
By Joseph Correy It is a crime to drive your car with cannabis in your system whether you are high or not. That’s right, smoke a joint on a Saturday and if the pot is in your system on Monday when you drive to work, your licence might be disqualified and you could be fined
Law Review: Should stoners be allowed to drive cars? Read More »
The latest company to come in the country is Shanxi Sunway International Trade Co-operation renowned for construction of roads, railway lines and bridges.
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