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On July 1, 2024, New South Wales became the first Australian state to criminalise coercive control in intimate partner relationships. Given a maximum penalty of… Read More »Understanding NSW’s Coercive Control Laws: What You Need to Know in 2025
In December 2024, Queensland passed the Making Queensland Safer Act, marking the most significant shift in youth justice laws in the state’s history. These reforms… Read More »Queensland’s Youth Justice Reforms: A Major Shift Towards Adult Sentencing for Young Offenders
In recent years, Queensland has made significant efforts to strengthen its laws against vilification and hate crimes. Previously, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 already prohibited unlawful… Read More »Expanding Vilification and Hate Crime Laws in Queensland: What These Mean
Upskirting—secretly filming or photographing under someone’s clothing without consent—is common across Australia. A 2019 report by the Australian Institute of Criminology found that 1 in… Read More »What to Do When Charged or Accused of Upskirting
When someone breaks the law in Queensland, they might have a defence if they made an honest mistake about the facts of their situation. This… Read More »The Defence of Mistake of Fact in Queensland: Your Legal Rights Explained
In recent years, there have been rising cases of fraud, including card fraud and scams. Fraud is a serious criminal offence in New South Wales… Read More »Charged with Fraud in NSW? Here’s What You Need to Know
A police search without a warrant can be an unsettling experience for anyone. Understanding your rights under New South Wales law is crucial for protecting… Read More »Police Search Without a Warrant in NSW: A Guide to Your Rights
The right to protest is a fundamental part of Australian democracy, safeguarded by the Constitution’s implied freedom of political communication and long-standing common law traditions.… Read More »Charged with a Protest-Related Offence? Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
In Queensland, the defence of provocation is a key legal doctrine that can significantly affect the outcome of criminal cases, particularly those involving assault or… Read More »The Defence of Provocation: Your Legal Rights in Queensland
When you’re facing criminal charges in Queensland, one of the most critical documents you’ll encounter is the QP9, or the Queensland Police Form 9 (often… Read More »Understanding the QP9: A Guide to Queensland Police Court Briefs
Social media has become an integral part of daily life, transforming the way people communicate, share information, and interact with the world around them. This… Read More »How Does Social Media Impact NSW Trials?
In Queensland’s criminal justice system, the concept of proportionality plays a pivotal role in shaping sentencing decisions. This principle ensures that punishments align with the… Read More »Proportionality in Sentencing in Queensland: Why It Matters to You
Sexual offences are considered among the most serious crimes in Queensland, with severe legal repercussions and significant personal implications. This article aims to provide a… Read More »Sexual Offences, Allegations, and False Accusations in Queensland: What You Need to Know
Drug possession arrests are a common occurrence in New South Wales (NSW), and understanding your rights during such an incident is crucial. This comprehensive guide… Read More »Navigating a Drug Possession Arrest in NSW: Know Your Rights
In April 2024, Queensland’s Crime Corruption Commission (CCC) issued a reform agenda attempting to update the Criminal Proceeds Confiscation Act 2002 (CPCA). The CPCA is… Read More »Modernising Queensland’s Asset Confiscation Regime: Proposed Reforms to the Criminal Proceeds Confiscation Act 2002
Being charged with unlawful stalking is a serious legal matter that can have long-term consequences. If you’ve been accused of stalking in New South Wales… Read More »Charged with Unlawful Stalking in NSW or Queensland? Here’s What You Need to Know
On 6 March 2024, the Queensland Parliament passed the Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 [the Act]. Otherwise… Read More »How The Criminal Law (Coercive Control and Affirmative Consent) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 Changes the Legal Landscape in Queensland
As the world becomes more interconnected and dependent on the internet, the frequency and complexity of computer hacking offences continue to rise. Recent data from… Read More »Understanding NSW Cybercrime Legislation 2025
The Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Double Jeopardy Exception and Subsequent Appeals) Amendment Act 2023, passed by the Queensland Parliament in March 2023, introduced two… Read More »Strengthening Queensland’s Criminal Justice System: Reforms to Double Jeopardy and Appeals
Receiving a notice to attend a coercive hearing at the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) can be an incredibly stressful experience. At Hannay Lawyers, we have… Read More »I Have Received a Notice to Attend a Coercive Hearing at the Australian Crime Commission. What Do I Do?