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Published On - February 28, 2024

Corporal Punishment of Children (NSW)

It was common practice in the past for parents and even teachers to physically discipline their kids. The appropriateness and acceptability of smacking children has come under scrutiny in recent years. Some contend that physical punishment is an essential component of childrearing, while others beli...

Published On - February 2, 2024

Robbery Offences (Western Australia WA)

Robbery is covered by a number of offences in the Western Australian Criminal Code. Because it combines elements of theft and violence, robbery is referred to as a composite offense. Robbery offenses are punishable by indictment, and they must be resolved in the District Court following a committal ...

Published On - January 28, 2024

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Criminal Damage

In all Australian states and territories, it is illegal to intentionally harm or destroy property. Various names for this offense include malicious harm, deliberate damage, criminal damage, and property damage. The range of offenses includes serious offenses that could result in extended jail senten...

‘Affray’ is threatening and violent behaviour conducted in public or, in some jurisdictions, in private. It must disturb the peace

Published On - December 15, 2023

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Affray – Penalties and Defences

For every Australian government, safeguarding the public and preventing violent behavior are top priorities. Many legal restrictions are in place to address violent or threatening anti-social behavior. Authorities enforce laws prohibiting assault, harassment, stalking, sexual offenses, and, in recen...

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...

Fines in Australia. Fines are a common approach to deal with criminal and traffic offenses in all states and territories of Australia. A fine is a monetary sanction that can be levied by the police, the court, or any other authority. This page addresses fines in various Australian jurisdictions.

Published On - December 11, 2023

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Fines in Australia

Fines are a common approach to deal with criminal and traffic offenses in all states and territories of Australia. A fine is a monetary sanction that can be levied by the police, the court, or any other authority. This page addresses fines in various Australian jurisdictions. Penalty Units Th...

Published On - November 14, 2023

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HIGH RANGE DRINK DRIVING (NSW)

Driving a motor vehicle on a road or in a place connected to a road with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of more than 0.15 in the breath or blood constitutes the offence of driving with a high range prescribed concentration of alcohol (PCA), as defined by section 110(5) of the Road Transport Act 2013....

Corporal Punishment of Children (NSW)

Robbery Offences (Western Australia WA)

Criminal Damage

Affray – Penalties and Defences

Penalty Unit in Australia

Fines in Australia

HIGH RANGE DRINK DRIVING (NSW)

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