Are you a Casual or Permanent Employee?
Hiring casual employees in lieu of permanent staff is a common occurrence in many industries, particularly in labour hire markets. However, the term “Casual Employee” may just be a title on paper, rather than the practical reality of the employment relationship. In 2020, the Federal Court decision in WorkPac v Rossato has real, practical implications on the […]
Craig Liefting a primary school teacher jailed over sexual abuse
A County Court Judge in Victoria has sentenced a primary school teacher to five and a half years jail over his “relentless” sexual offences against two girls. Craig Liefting, 49, started teaching in the Gippsland area in 2002 and started sexually abusing the girls aged 8 and 6 in 2013. The first girl was 8 […]
Victorian Police Officer sentenced to Community Corrections Order for falsifying documents
A Victorian detective has lost his job and has been convicted by a Melbourne Court for trying to shut down three assault investigations because he deemed the victims to be untruthful, uncooperative, or untrustworthy. Detective Senior Constable Samuel Miller was sentenced to a Community Corrections Order after pretending to be the victims in his investigations […]
You can’t have your cake and eat it too – how deception to government agencies is treated in family law proceedings
It is common knowledge that government agencies rely upon the truthfulness of their customers when their assessments. Lying to or deceiving government agencies such as Centrelink, Child Support and the Australian Tax Office (“ATO”) are considered serious offences when used to obtain financial gain. Falsifying information to government agencies to obtain financial gain may be […]
Western Sydney woman fatally stabbed by husband in domestic violence attack
A western Sydney man has been charged with the murder of his wife in Quakers hill. Police allege that the man took a 15-centimetre kitchen knife and slit his wife’s throat. The victim’s younger brother, who was also living in the house, found the victim’s body after returning home from work. The accused, Baltij Lailna, […]
Correctional officer charged over alleged inappropriate relationship with inmate
A 25-year-old NSW Corrective Services officer has been charged over an alleged inappropriate relationship with an inmate while on duty at Silverwater jail. Police allege that the NSW Corrective Services officer engaged in a sexual relationship with a male inmate over several months and as early as November 2019. Detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation […]
Commissioner gets talking-to after Police car he left unlocked is stolen
One of Australia’s highest-ranking Police officers was reprimanded after a Police vehicle he left unlocked was stolen from his Sutherland Shire property. Deputy Commissioner Jeff Loy’s four-wheel drive was equipped with flashing lights and sirens when it was nicked from his property. It has been revealed that Police documents and uniforms were inside the car […]
Man ‘chokes 5-year-old boy’ in a domestic violence incident
According to NSW Police, a man appeared before Parramatta Bail Court on 17 May 2020 after allegedly choking a child in a domestic-related incident in the NSW Hunter region. At about 2pm on Saturday 16 May 2020, a 27-year-old man was at a house in Rutherford, about 7km north-west of Maitland, when he allegedly became […]
Covid-19 restriction update
The NSW government has announced amendments to previously imposed restrictions as a result of the number of cases of Coronavirus reaching a manageable level. Social or ‘physical’ distancing rules still apply in addition to requirements of self-isolation should you come into contact with a person who has tested positive to Coronavirus. Good hygiene is still a […]
Have you been charged with an offence and considering applying for bail?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, the police will make an assessment about whether you free to go, whether there should be some conditions upon release or whether you should remain in custody until the hearing. The legislative authority for processes, procedures and decision-making regarding bail is found in the Bail Act 2013 (NSW) […]