The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoVictorian Era The dog helping survivors give harrowing evidenceabc.net.au In an Australian first, highly trained Labradors are supporting vulnerable witnesses in Victorian criminal trials. Julie Morrison, victim engagement …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawMoney Centrelink can take money out of your tax return so get your robo-debt sorted ASAP - Hack - triple jabc.net.au - By Shalailah Medhora Nicola's wife was aware she'd incurred a robo-debt from Centrelink, but was so scared about what to do that she put it in the too-hard basket. "She …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawDisability Auditor-general uncovers rising NDIS fraud allegations | PBAprobonoaustralia.com.au Authorities are dealing with a major rise in tip-offs about suspected fraud in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with the auditor-general …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawBehavior Law around non-consensual taking, making and sharing of sexual images to be reviewedwww.gov.uk Review to ensure the law protects victims and is fit for the modern age.
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Commonwealth, states and territories must lift minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years, remove doli incapaxlawcouncil.asn.au Every Australian jurisdiction should lift the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years to improve justice outcomes for vulnerable children …
The Vibeadded this to Civil Law Court rules in favour of Voller defamation case brought against media outletssbs.com.au The New South Wales Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a defamation case brought by former Don Vale detainee Dylan Voller against three of …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawIndigenous Peoples Finding answers to Victoria's rising Indigenous homeless numberssbs.com.au A conference has been held in Melbourne seeking answers to the homelessness crisis affecting Indigenous people living in the state. Aboriginal Housing …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission Fake Aboriginal art seller deserves up to $2.5m fine, consumer watchdog arguesThe Guardian - Lorena AllamThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking a $2m to $2.5m penalty against a now-defunct company, Birubi Art, which breached consumer law by selling thousands of Indonesian-made items
The Vibeadded this to Criminal Law New Appointment To The Coroners Courtpremier.vic.gov.au The Andrews Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Sarah Gebert as a coroner of the Coroners Court of Victoria. Ms Gebert is highly …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawCrime WA to remove age barriers for sexual abuse claimslawyersweekly.com.au - Grace Ormsby The bill, introduced into state parliament last week, seeks to remedy situations where uncertainties as to particular dates prevent a person being …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawCrime The school-to-prison pipeline: how the criminal justice system fails at-risk kidsThe Guardian - Sarah HopkinsThe majority of young people in prison have experienced trauma that leads to substance abuse and mental health issues One of 10 children, Jordan* was four years old when he was removed from his Aboriginal
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawFacebook Calls for legislation overhaul following landmark Facebook ruling3aw.com.au - Ross and John A leading defamation lawyer is calling for an overhaul of Australian laws after a landmark court ruling held media companies responsible for posts on …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawPeter Dutton Peter Dutton is whipping up fear on the medevac law, but it defies logic and compassiontheconversation.com - Alex Reilly Alex Reilly is a Friend of The Conversation. With all the hyperbole about the medevac law, it is easy to lose sight of its purpose. Refugees have been transferred off Nauru and Manus Island for …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRehabilitation 'Welcome to Drug Court' | Dandenong Star Journalstarcommunity.com.au - Jin Hui “Welcome to Drug Court – we look forward to working with you for the next 12-24 months.” Magistrate Gerard Bryant looks into the eyes of a new …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawNew South Wales NSW community groups facing an uncertain future | PBAprobonoaustralia.com.au Community organisations in New South Wales could be forced to choose between cutting staff or closing altogether because of measures in the state …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawBurglary Criminal offences in Victoria rise by more than two per cent9news.com.au - AAP Criminal offences in Victoria have risen by more than two per cent, new figures show. The latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency, published …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawRehabilitation ‘Somebody is going to die’: Youth justice whistleblower reveals crisis in Victorian youth prisons3aw.com.au - Neil Mitchell On Friday, the Department of Justice and Community Safety revealed that one-in-four youth justice workers, front-line juvenile prison staff, have …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawCriminal Sentencing How much does remorse play a part in Australia's court rooms?sbs.com.au - Rebecca Baillie These former criminals reveal how they played the system to reduce their sentences - but years on felt true remorse for the crimes they …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal Law William Tyrrell detective charged with four surveillance offences Australia News - The GuardianOne of New South Wales’s highest-profile police detectives has been charged with four offences just weeks after he tendered his resignation. Gary Jubelin, 57, revealed in May he was quitting his job after
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawCrime Locking up kids damages their mental health and sets them up for more disadvantage. Is this what we want?theconversation.com - Eileen Baldry and Chris Cunneen Reports this week of an Indigenous boy with a disability held naked for days in a Brisbane police cell have once again raised the issue of how best …
The Vibeadded this to Legal ExtraNew South Wales ‘System in crisis’: Legal Aid funding cut by $10 million in NSW budgetyahoo.com - Jessica Yun Funds for the body assisting those unable to afford legal representation have been slashed in the NSW’s state budget revealed on Tuesday. Legal Aid …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawWarrnambool Aboriginal representation in justice system lowest in south-west, says commissionerstandard.net.au - Andrew Thomson 20 Jun 2019, 11:32 a.m. Youth justice: Justin Mohamed, the Commissioner for Aboriginal and Young People, is heading an inquiry into regional indigenous affairs. Picture: …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoIndigenous Peoples High Court rules payment scheme a valid way to provide credit to Indigenous peopleabc.net.au Lindsay Kobelt owned a general store and second hand car business in remote far-north South Australia. Kobelt ran an informal 'book-up' scheme where …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDeakin University Should you go to jail if you help a university student cheat?abc.net.au The Federal Government is proposing new laws that would make it an offence to provide or advertise academic cheating services in tertiary …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHuman Rights Human rights and wrongs - BBC Reith Lecture 3abc.net.au Are there certain rights we're all entitled to as members of the human race? Jonathan Sumption says that the European Court on Human Rights has …
The Vibeadded this to Legal ExtraIndigenous Australians Michael Kirby’s broad churchthesaturdaypaper.com.au - Mike Seccombe When Michael Kirby first went to the High Court in 1996, Justice Michael McHugh gave him a little talk: “Michael, there’s one thing you must …
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCriminology Victorian Government vows to focus on youth reoffending as crime rate remains stableabc.net.au Victorian police say social media and negative reporting are stoking fears in the community despite the state's crime rate remaining stable over the …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawLegal Aid Victims of discrimination ‘denied justice’ as legal aid cuts create ‘David vs Goliath’ scenario, report findsindependent.co.uk - May Bulman Victims of discrimination in England and Wales are being denied justice due to soaring legal aid cuts, the equalities watchdog has warned. The …
The Vibeadded this to Civil LawFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAustralia Federal Court rules that Medevac assessments by Australian doctors must be considered by Ministerhrlc.org.au
The Vibeadded this to Criminal LawPeter Dutton As The Push For A Public Sex Offender Register Presses On, The Pursuit of Reason Is Lostmelbournecriminallawyersblog.com - Melbourne Criminal Lawyers Written by Brent Casey, Senior Associate, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers With the Coalition Government being returned to power at the recent …
