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Do Courts take certain drug offences more seriously than others?

Created on: 01.03.18 | Updated on: 03.03.25

Do Courts take certain drugs offences more seriously than others? Illicit drug use is a huge health concern in Australia that has a major impact on our society both socially and economically. According to a…

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Is Intoxication a Defence?

Created on: 19.02.18 | Updated on: 22.05.25

Is Intoxication a Defence? Most people enjoy a drink or two from time to time. That holds true for many Australians. Anyone who has had a few too many know being intoxicated loosens inhibitions and…

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Fake Sexual Assault Claims in Australia

Created on: 19.02.18 | Updated on: 22.05.25

Fake Sexual Assault Claims in Australia When Allison Louise Reardon accused a taxi driver in Perth of sexually assaulting her, the police did their duty and conducted an investigation. Fortunately for the innocent driver, the…

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Giving Police Access to Your Social Media Accounts:  Must You?

Created on: 07.02.18 | Updated on: 22.05.25

Giving Police Access to Your Social Media Accounts:  Must You? Social media accounts help friends stay in touch, allow people with common interests to connect, and provide a forum for individuals to express their opinions….

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Domestic Violence Against Men: Underreported?

Created on: 06.02.18 | Updated on: 03.03.25

Domestic Violence Against Men: Underreported? A common assumption in discussions of domestic violence is that the victims are wives and ex-wives, girlfriends and former girlfriends. Most of the time that is true. However, researchers at…

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Why are drugs more prevalent in the gay community?

Created on: 30.01.18 | Updated on: 03.03.25

Are drugs more prevalent in the gay community? Zannies, poppers and ecstasy, relatively innocuous drugs popular in the gay partying scene have given way to more powerful and addictive drugs like GHB and crystal meth….

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Should catcalling be illegal in Australia?

Created on: 18.01.18 | Updated on: 03.03.25

Should catcalling be illegal in Australia? “Hey beautiful” “What’s up girl?” “Looking good” “Damn!” “Nice rack” Are comments like these ‘playful banter’ or is it sexual harassment? Many women the world over experience incidents of…

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Can I Have My Fingerprint and Photograph Records Destroyed?

Created on: 16.01.18 | Updated on: 22.05.25

Can I Have My Fingerprint and Photograph Records Destroyed? Why Do the Police Take Fingerprints and Photographs? When making an arrest, police must make sure they have the right person when investigating a crime and…

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Cocaine now included in roadside drug testing

Created on: 15.01.18 | Updated on: 03.03.25

Cocaine now included in roadside drug testing The NSW Government announced today that cocaine would be included in roadside drug testing. This morning, Premier Gladys Berejiklian  announced that tougher laws would also be put in…

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The Rise of Drug Precursor Offences in Australia

Created on: 12.01.18 | Updated on: 22.05.25

The Rise of Drug Precursor Offences in Australia Ephedrine is a chemical found in popular cold remedies, but it is also used to manufacture methamphetamine. Last year, a police raid of 28 properties in Sydney…

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