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Magic Mushrooms and the Criminal Law

Magic Mushrooms and the Criminal Law

Whether you are a Viking letting loose on the battlefield or a resident of Nimbin, since time immemorial, humans have been picking up funny looking...

The Devil Made Me Do It: Duress in NSW

The Devil Made Me Do It: Duress in NSW

In part two of our recent post regarding news of the elderly drug mules, we discuss their potential defence. They argued they were forced to commit...

Back To Basics: Assault

Back To Basics: Assault

In New South Wales an assault occurs when a person intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence....

No Body, No Parole

No Body, No Parole

“No Body, No Parole” laws have been put forward after the grim trial of Chris Dawson and the sordid details of the murder of his wife, Lynette...

Direct Approach to Insolvency Prevention

Direct Approach to Insolvency Prevention

We recently addressed the increasing number of construction companies entering receivership and liquidation and the consequential impacts for home...

Safe As Houses

Safe As Houses

When Things Don’t Go To Plan The pressure on Australia’s construction companies has been steadily increasing since the start of the pandemic. In...