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Senate passes Bill to give courts power to strip citizenship

Published On - December 19, 2023

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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...

Under Australian law, a penalty unit (PU) is an amount of money used as a basis to calculate the monetary penalties and fines for many breaches of laws. To determine the amount to be paid as a fine, the value of the PU is multiplied by the number of PUs that are set for the offence.

Published On - December 11, 2023

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Penalty Unit in Australia

A penalty unit (PU) is a monetary value that is used in Australian law to determine the monetary fines and punishments for various legal infractions. The value of the PU is multiplied by the total number of PUs assigned to the offense to find the amount that must be paid as a fine. Every state, [&he...

Murder and manslaughter in New South Wales

Published On - November 4, 2023

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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...

Can Australian police enter your premises in Australian - Get help from Dot Legal

Published On - October 30, 2023

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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...

Published On - September 29, 2023

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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...

Senate passes Bill to give courts power to strip citizenship

Penalty Unit in Australia

Murder and manslaughter in New South Wales

Defence of Self-Defence

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