What Happened? In July 2021, Veterinarian Melissa Arbuckle, 32, laid her little girl Lily on the train tracks in Upwey, a suburb in Melbourne’s east. Her initial plan was said to in an attempt kill both herself and her daughter. The train driver, who was about 52 metres away, didn’t manage to stop in time….
TODAY’S STORY Earlier this month, Police allege a series of robberies took place in Sydney’s Northwest involving three youths who have been charged with a number of offences. The boys, who’s ages are 9, 11 and 12 respectively, have been charged with robbery in company, common assault, shoplifting, affray and stealing from a person at…
In all Australian jurisdictions, no child under the age of 10 can be found guilty of an offence. This age is referred to as the age of criminal responsibility. In NSW, this rule is found under Section 5 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (NSW). If a child is aged between 10 and 14-years-old,…
The internet is a connective platform that allows people from all over the world to communicate with each other. Some of the most popular sites used on the internet include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp, Youtube, etc. With the increased number of parents having to work from home with their child, many are desperate for…
Many of you are aware that selling alcohol to minors under the age of 18 is a crime. In NSW, Section 117 of the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) states that the maximum penalty for selling liquor to a minor is $11,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment. However, what happens if a minor is supplied with alcohol…
THE STORY The difficult times have brought out the best and the worst of all of us. As New South Wales begins to relax these strict Codiv-19 restrictions, members of the public have taken a stand for their freedom. A young Sydney mother, Ms. Renee Altakrity stood firmly and exercised her rights to freedom by…
BACKGROUND At the end of last year our client was arrested for allegedly stabbing their child with intent to cause grievous bodily harm with a butter knife. The mature aged women was arrested and charged with wound with intent to cause grievously bodily harm, a serious indictable offence pursuant to section 33 of the Crimes…
In 2001, the NSW Child Protection Register was established. Under the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (NSW), the Register holds the information and personal details of those people convicted of sexual or violent offences against Children. Those convicted of offences involving child abuse material will also be on the Register. As of 2019, the…
A woman has avoided jail after been sentenced in the District Court of NSW over fraudulently receiving more than $200,000 in Centrelink payments after her baby died in 1998. THE STORY It was reported that a Sydney woman who lied for 14 years about her daughter’s death to continue claiming $209,000 in Centrelink payments has…
Child neglect and abuse is a serious social issue and crime. It refers to physical and mental abuse of a child by a parent, caregiver etc, leading to actual or potential damage. The most recent national figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) indicate that during 2015-16 there were 225,487 Australian children…
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