by Galbally Parker | Oct 30, 2024
The enforcement of infringements in Victoria is governed under the Infringements Act 2006 (‘the Act’). Fines Victoria is the relevant government agency that deals with infringement notices pursuant to the Act. If you have recently become aware of unpaid infringement...
by Galbally Parker | Oct 25, 2024
Workplace related crime and occupational health and safety offences are being dealt with in an increasingly serious manner in recent times. Given the regulatory environments that different occupations operate within, the impact of prosecutions for breaches of...
by Galbally Parker | Oct 23, 2024
Since a suspect has been arrested overseas in relation to the murder of two women in Easy Street, Collingwood, in 1977 (the ‘Easy Street Murders’), there has been a public interest in international extradition and how that operates in Australia. At Galbally Parker...
by Galbally Parker | Oct 14, 2024
Customs Offences can be complicated to wrap your head around. This article will (hopefully) make things easier. Customs Act Offences Customs related offences are those within the Customs Act 1901 (Cth). The main offences under the legislation include smuggling,...
by Galbally Parker | Oct 8, 2024
In late 2023 the Victorian Parliament introduced the Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Bill, which is expected to come into effect on 13 October 2024. The purpose of this new legislation, colloquially known as ‘Joy’s Law’, is to address a significant gap...
