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Fingerprints and DNA – Know your rights, or lack thereof…

Fingerprints and DNA – Know your rights, or lack thereof…

If you are a person of interest to police or have been charged with a crime, chances are that they will want your fingerprints and DNA. Over the past few years, their power to take these from you has increased. Here is what you need to know courtesy of our criminal...

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Dealing with Unpaid Infringement Notices through Fines Victoria

Dealing with Unpaid Infringement Notices through Fines Victoria

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...

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International Extraditions: A Ready Reckoner

International Extraditions: A Ready Reckoner

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...

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Victoria’s New Non-Fatal Strangulation Laws

Victoria’s New Non-Fatal Strangulation Laws

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...

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Key Insights on Working With Children Check Exclusions

Key Insights on Working With Children Check Exclusions

Being investigated for, or charged with, a criminal offence can sometimes have unintended consequences. One of those consequences includes the loss of a Working With Children Check. This can have a serious impact on your career or volunteer work, if it involves...

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