In today’s society, the perception of cannabis has deviated from what was once a wholly negative reputation. As a society, people are curious to try new things. It is in our very nature as human beings to explore and seek different experiences. However, it must be remembered that cannabis is still an illegal drug which…
Many are aware of the risks associated with online dating. Many scams occur on online dating platforms and it is crucial that users are aware of them. According to Scamwatch, this year alone has 1687 reports of online dating scams with over one third reporting financial loss. The estimated total financial loss is in the…
As winter season approaches, family members are staying indoors and keeping warm. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all Australian families are keeping indoors. In the words of the Prime Minster, “stay home”. As Australians, we are obliged by Scott Morrison’s advice to stay home. However, another issue has crept behind our locked doors and into…
Our recent blog discussed what happend to the human rights lawyer, Zhang Xuez-Hong, that was “taken away”. Now Australia’s national front line push for an an independent inquiry into the COVID-19 has seen international backing. A resolution calling for an impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation of the responses to the pandemic has officially been co-sponsored…
BACKGROUND The society we live is quite blurred and this is no different from the law. Our legal system is a complex system that has evolved as our society shifts from one generation to another. Turning to the question of sentencing, when an offender pleads guilty in the Local Court, they are then sentenced by…
Nicholas Crilley was arrested after a police chase involving several stolen cars. He was charged with 56 offences including supply of a prohibited drug, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, rape, grievous bodily harm, deprivation of liberty and torture, which involved burning. The 34-year-old man was high on methylamphetamine throughout the course of the ordeal. The…
Earlier this morning, four police officers died when they were hit by a truck after pulling over another driver in a Porsche for speeding on Melbourne’s busy freeway. Two senior constables and two constables were killed in what is the biggest loss of life within a single incident in Victoria Police History. One of the…
Due to the lockdown practices, the Police across the country have stopped conducting static roadside tests of drivers for alcohol and drugs because of the risks to officers and the public from the coronavirus. Does this mean you are free and to go down to your local pub without no booze wagon around the corner?…
BACKGROUND Over the past few weeks, the COVID-19 crisis has spread across the globe and has now hit Australia at its heart as the country has officially gone into lock-down. Gyms, restaurants and many other locations have now closed. On the other hand, essential places such as schools and supermarkets remain open in order to…
An extremely shocking video has emerged of what looks to be the murder of an unarmed Afghan man by an ex Australian soldier. The Afghan man seemed to be carrying only his prayer beads in his hand. The video shows that the man had no other items in his hands. The Soldier called out to…
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