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Arson offences are among the most serious criminal offences that Western Australian courts deal with. Criminal damage by fire attracts a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Arson offences in Western Australia have caused massive financial losses, deaths and the destruction of homes, buildings and historic sites. Arson is a notoriously easy offence to commit and…

The Animal Welfare Act 2002 establishes the responsibilities of persons keeping or working with animals in Western Australia and sets out offences relating to cruelty to animals. The act covers all amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals other than humans. It does not cover invertebrates or fish. The act gives investigatory powers to the RSPCA and…

In Western Australia, legislative protections against sexual harassment exist both under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and under the federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984. If you experience sexual harassment in Western Australia, you can make a complaint either to the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Commission or to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Which body you…

The Children’s Court is Western Australia deals with children between the ages of 10 and 18 who have been charged with criminal offences. It also deals with protection and care applications in respect of children and Restraining Order applications involving children. When a child attends the Children’s Court in relation to a criminal matter, they…