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Senate passes Bill to give courts power to strip citizenship

Senate passes Bill to give courts power to strip citizenship

The Senate approved a new law granting courts the authority to strip Australians with dual citizenship of their citizenship for serious offenses, with support from all parties. But the Law Council of Australia’s and other legal professionals’ concerns have gone unanswered.   The Bil...
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Murder and manslaughter in New South Wales

Murder and manslaughter in New South Wales

Among the most serious crimes in all Australian jurisdictions are murder and manslaughter. These offenses are solely punishable by indictment, and the Supreme Court is the lone forum for resolution. Nonetheless, the sentencing guidelines for these offenses vary throughout states and territories. The...
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Can Australian police enter your premises in Australian - Get help from Dot Legal

Can Police Enter Premises in Australia?

Introduction Understanding Police Powers in Australia Circumstances Allowing Police Entry Warrants Consent Exigent Circumstances Search and Seizure Privacy Rights in Australia The Role of Law in Police Premises Entry Historical Perspective High-Profile Cases The Importance of Proper Procedure The Fu...
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Defence of Self-Defence

Defence of Self-Defence

This article discusses the legal justification for using force to defend oneself against a perceived threat of harm, known as the criminal defence of self-defence. An accused individual may claim self-defense if they can show that their acts were justified because they were defending themselves, ano...
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