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June 27, 2019 7:45 pm

Is there ever a time when it’s justified to ask a court not to declare pre-sentence detention (‘PSD’)? Sounds weird but turns out, sometimes, yes. It is referred to by the Court of Appeal as the “device”. So how do we use the device and when is it appropriate? This

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation June 25, 2019 7:30 am

In an Australian first, highly trained Labradors are supporting vulnerable witnesses in Victorian criminal trials.

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ABC Radio June 25, 2019 7:30 am

In an Australian first, highly trained Labradors are supporting vulnerable witnesses in Victorian criminal trials.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation June 18, 2019 7:30 am

A remote store owner who ran a Book-up credit scheme for Indigenous customers has had his conviction for unconscionable conduct thrown out by the High Court. And the Federal Government is proposing new laws that would make it an offence to provide or advertise academic cheating services in tertiary education.

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ABC Radio June 18, 2019 7:30 am

A remote store owner who ran a Book-up credit scheme for Indigenous customers has had his conviction for unconscionable conduct thrown out by the High Court. And the Federal Government is proposing new laws that would make it an offence to provide or advertise academic cheating services in tertiary

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation June 11, 2019 7:30 am

The Australian family law system is to be overhauled, so what reforms are required to meet the needs of Australian families?

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ABC Radio June 11, 2019 7:30 am

The Australian family law system is to be overhauled, so what reforms are required to meet the needs of Australian families?

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June 7, 2019 9:11 am

This is a ready reckoner for the journalist who may be required, at short notice, to rely on the law to protect their source. Given the current climate. I imagine large mastheads would know this already but smaller news agencies may also be targeted. This isn’t legal advice and people

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June 7, 2019 1:52 am

In Very Important Business Pty Ltd and Commissioner of Taxation [2019] AATA 1120 the Tribunal has affirmed the decision of the Commissioner to deny the applicant’s entitlement to input tax credits with respect to the purchase of gold.

The applicant claimed to operate a precious metal refinery during the last quarter of

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation June 4, 2019 7:30 am

A convicted murderer can never inherit their victim’s estate, but what about someone who helps cover up the killing?

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ABC Radio June 4, 2019 7:30 am

A convicted murderer can never inherit their victim’s estate, but what about someone who helps cover up the killing?

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ABC Radio June 4, 2019 7:30 am

A convicted murderer can never inherit their victim’s estate, but what about someone who helps cover up the killing?