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Domestic Violence offences. The response from Governments.

The Australian Government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare classifies ‘Family and Domestic Violence’ as violence that occurs in intimate partner relationships and family relationships. It defines the violence as “behaviours that cause, or intend to cause, fear or harm. Violence can occur in the form of threat, assault, abuse, neglect or harassment and is

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Mental Health Applications

Will ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ reduce youth offending?

New Queensland Government’s tough approach to youth and juvenile crime Legislation is being drafted by the Queensland State Government to imprison youth and juveniles who commit ‘adult criminal offences’ to ‘adult jail time’. The newly elected Premier of Queensland, the Liberal National Party’s David Crisafulli, contested the recent election with this policy that is intended

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Penalties in NSW

ROBBERY CHARGE IN NSW – WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR ROBBERY?

Robbery Offences in New South Wales – Section 94 Crimes Act Robbery is sometimes considered a ‘hybrid’ offence, as it features aspects of both assault and larceny. According to the courts, robbery offences involve acts whereby “the victim… [is] compelled by force or fear to submit to the theft… It is not necessary that the

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