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Sex Work and the Law (WA)
Sex Work and the Law (WA)
Under the Prostitution Act 2000, it is illegal to carry out street-based sex work in Western Australia and most prostitution-related activities are illegal. However, the act of prostitution itself is not against the law in WA. Brothels are illegal under the West Australian Criminal Code but there are no laws prohibiting escort agencies. Numerous prostitution…
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Summary Offences (Vic)
Summary Offences (Vic)
Criminal offences in Victoria fall into two categories: summary offences and indictable offences. Summary offences are dealt with in the Magistrates Court, which can sentence a defendant to a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment for a single charge. Indictable offences are more serious and carry higher maximum penalties. They are generally dealt with by…
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Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
The Adoption Visa (Subclass 102) allows a child to migrate to Australia with their adoptive parent. It is a permanent visa and allows the holder to receive Medicare, live here as a permanent resident, work and study here, sponsor relatives to come here and apply for citizenship. Who is eligible for an Adoption Visa? A…
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Public Health Emergencies (Qld)
Public Health Emergencies (Qld)
All Australian states and territories have now passed new laws in an attempt to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. The new laws amend existing health legislation, making it possible for governments to declare Public Health Emergencies for much longer than they could under the legislation previously.  They also make it possible for wide-ranging emergency…
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Child Visa (Subclass 101)
Child Visa (Subclass 101)
The Child Visa (Subclass 101) allows a dependent child to enter Australia to live with their parent or parents. It covers biological children as well as adopted children and stepchildren. The dependent child must be sponsored by a parent or the parent’s spouse and must be outside of Australia when the application is made. A…
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Drones and the Law
Drones and the Law
The use of drones for recreational, as well as commercial, purposes in Australia is becoming more and more common. Drones have been used in Australia for law enforcement, by the media and by scientists.  The laws surrounding drone use are set out in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. However, some aspects of drone use raise…
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Sex Work and the Law (Vic)
Sex Work and the Law (Vic)
Sex work is legal in Victoria but it is subject to a strict licensing scheme governed by the Sex Work Act 1994 and the Sex Work Regulations 2016. Sex workers who are unable to comply with these licensing requirements operate outside of the legal framework and can be prosecuted with criminal offences. This means that…
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The District Court (NSW)
The District Court (NSW)
The District Court of New South Wales is the state’s intermediate court. It sits above the Magistrates Court and below the Supreme Court. It deals with serious criminal matters, appeals from lower courts and civil matters. This article will deal with the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court. Prosecution in the District Court Private solicitors…
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