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Stay informed with Australia’s Latest Criminal Law News

Whether you’re facing charges, supporting someone through the legal system, or simply want to understand your rights, staying informed matters. Our criminal lawyers in NSW and Queensland break down the latest legal developments, court decisions, and legislative changes—in plain English. Browse our latest articles below or filter by charge type to find the information you need.

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Man waiting in a holding cell, illustrating how to apply for bail in Queensland

How to Apply for Bail in Queensland

When someone is arrested and held in custody in Queensland, the first and most urgent…
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Mother comforting her teenage son outside a courthouse, illustrating youth bail in NSW

Youth Bail in NSW: The Section 22C Test and the 2026 Extension

If your child has been refused bail in New South Wales after being charged with…
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Liquor Licence Disciplinary Action: Rare ILGA Outcome

Hannay Criminal Defence Sydney secures rare opposes s 139 Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) outcome

Regan Harms has achieved an excellent result for a licensed hotel operator who faced the…
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Police officer using a hand-held scanner on a member of the public in a town centre, illustrating new wanding powers, designated business and community precincts Queensland

Designated Business and Community Precincts: New Police Powers in Queensland

Queensland has created a new category of public space in which the ordinary rules about…
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Young man reviewing a notice while waiting to speak with a criminal defence lawyer, illustrating changing drug diversion Queensland laws

Drug Diversion in Queensland: What the 2026 Reforms Change

For more than two decades, drug diversion in Queensland has been the difference between a…
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Criminal defence solicitor explaining how to apply for bail in NSW to his client

How to Apply for Bail in NSW: What You Need to Know

Few moments in a person’s life are more frightening than being told they will be…
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