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DECLINE IN BREAK AND ENTER OFFENCES IN NSW The NSW Government reports that the criminal offence of break and enter has had a consistent decline each year since 2014. The offence reached a peak in 2000 and has since halved. It nevertheless still remains one of the most prevalent serious crimes in NSW, with a

CRIMINAL OFFENCES OF MATCH FIXING NSW Australians are known to enjoy gambling, with estimates suggesting that each year Australians lose an approximate total of $25 billion on legal forms of gambling. This makes Australia the largest gambling nation in the world in terms of per capita losses. Whilst a portion of these funds are from

The vaping of e-cigarettes has in the past decade rapidly been regarded as an important health issue, particularly with respect to our youth. E-cigarettes, commonly referred to as “vapes”, are battery-powered or rechargeable devices that deliver chemicals via an aerosol vapour to the lungs. The devices mirror cigarettes in their inhaling function. Many vapes contain nicotine,

In New South Wales, it is illegal to ride an electric scooter on any road related area. Riders can be fined and charged and be required to appear before a Local Court in NSW. These offences can be more serious if you do not have a valid drivers licence at the time you are caught

THE OFFENCE: PUBLISHING FALSE OR MISLEADING MATERIAL TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE OR CAUSE DISADVANTAGE THE LAW: Section 192G of the Crimes Act 1900 (Cth) makes it a criminal offence to dishonestly make or publish, or concur in making or publishing, any statement (whether or not in writing) that is false or misleading in a material

NSW Health nurses Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh have been stood down and faced widespread condemnation following the release of a video in which they were filmed bragging about killing and refusing to treat Israeli patients at Bankstown Hospital. The recorded video conversation was with Jewish influencer Max Veifer via the social website

TOUGHER HATE CRIME LAWS PASS FEDERAL PARLIAMENT New hate crime laws which provide mandatory minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols, funding terrorism and terror crime passed the Federal Parliament last Thursday. The legislation received broad support across the political spectrum, although did receive criticism from the crossbench. It ultimately passed with the support of the

DRIVING WHILST DISQUALIFIED OR WHILST LICENCE SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED IN NSW The driving of a vehicle as the primary means of transportation is central to the lives of most people. Daily schedules, commitments and spontaneous activity and requirements are often met with driving a vehicle, as this is generally the most cost efficient, reliable and

DRUG TRAFFICKING OFFENCES IN NSW The war on drugs and drug trafficking offences has transcended generations, cities and countries around the globe. The financial incentive and strong demand for drugs, which in itself is partially driven by the addiction created by the supply, has inevitably led to countless individuals committing drug trafficking offences and taking

WIFE OF FORMER ARMY GENERAL CHARGED WITH COMMON ASSAULT Eastern Suburbs woman Jacquiline Krause has been charged with common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm after allegedly assaulting her retired ex-army husband Major-General Michael Krause. Police were called to her and her husband’s home in Woollahra, having received reports of a domestic violence incident.