All in Commonwealth offences
Using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence is a Commonwealth offence that attracts a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment. What’s a carriage service? What are the likely penalties? We shine the spotlight on what type of conduct it involves, what the prosecution must prove and the penalties that might be imposed. Read on here.
Cybercrime offences fall into a large number of categories. In Part 1 of this Cybercrime series we took a look at Serious Computer Crimes under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. In Part 2, we look at other Commonwealth computer offences under the Criminal Code.
Cybercrime has come to encompass a broad range of offence categories. Cybercrime encompasses crimes that are directed at computers and other similar technology which results in hacking, online fraud, online distribution of child exploitation material, money laundering and identity theft. In the first article in the Cybercrime series, we take a look at Commonwealth serious computer offences.
What is criminal cartel conduct? It can generally be described as an agreement between business competitors to act together rather than in competition with each other to do such things as fix prices, share markets, rig bids and to limit supply to consumers. The ACCC offers immunity for reporting of criminal cartel conduct. Read on to find out more.
In March 2019, the Federal Government announced funding of $35 million to support the expansion of the Federal Court into corporate crime. It is anticipated that there will a large increase in the investigation and prosecution of corporate crime as a result of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and ASIC’s renewed vigour and focus on litigation.
What should you be aware of when you return to Australia on an international flight? Immigration clearance, customs control and quarantine risks. What about when Customs officers ask you questions? What is a protected suspect? Read on to find out what you should be aware of when you return from overseas.
Heading off to the Rugby World Cup this year? Travelling to a relaxing beach escape? Lucky you! Even if you’ve travelled before, there are lots of things to keep in mind when you are travelling overseas. Just like those airline safety videos – even if you’ve seen it once, it’salways good to have a reminder! Here’s some pointers …
A bill introduced to Federal Parliament this week introduces new tobacco offences with higher maximum penalties.
