It is an offence under Section 91H of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) relating to the production, dissemination, or possession of child abuse material. Elements Disseminating child abuse material includes: sending, supplying, exhibiting, transmitting, or communicating the material to another person making the material available for access by another person entering into any agreement or […]Continue reading
A performance crime offence is under section 154K of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and relates to publishing or sharing online material that advertises a person’s involvement in a motor vehicle theft or a break and enter offence. Elements A person (the offender) commits an offence (a performance crime offence) against this section if: the […]Continue reading
The manufacture or supply of psychoactive substances is an offence under section 36ZF of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW). A person commits the offence if they manufacture or supply, or knowingly participate in the manufacture or supply of, a substance that they know, or are reckless as to whether, is a psychoactive […]Continue reading
Under Section 192P of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), it is an offence to possess a Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Communication Device (DECCD) for certain purposes. Elements To establish the offence, it must be shown that the person: possesses a dedicated encrypted criminal communication device, and there are reasonable grounds to suspect the possession of the […]Continue reading
The offence of a person unlawfully in possession of property under section 527C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) occurs where a person has items that are reasonably suspected of being stolen or unlawfully obtained. Elements Possession: The property is in a person’s possession, on their premises, or transferred to another person who is not […]Continue reading
A Royal Commission is an independent public inquiry established only in rare and exceptional circumstances to examine matters of major public importance. It is the highest form of inquiry in Australia and ensures effective investigations of significant matters of public concern, and informs government decision-making. Royal Commissions are independent investigative bodies with powers set out […]Continue reading
In New South Wales, if an accused person fails to attend court as required, the court may issue a warrant for their arrest under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW). Arrest Warrant A person who issues a court attendance notice may, at any time after the notice is issued and before the date on which […]Continue reading
Producing or disseminating bestiality or animal crush material is an offence under section 547E of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). A person who produces or disseminates bestiality or animal crush material is guilty of an offence. The maximum penalty is imprisonment for 5 years. A person who possesses bestiality or animal crush material is guilty […]Continue reading
Peeping or prying is an offence under Section 547C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). A conviction requires the prosecution to establish that a person was in, on, or near a building without reasonable cause, with the intention to peep or pry upon another person. Penalties include imprisonment for three months or a fine of […]Continue reading
The manufacture and production of prohibited drugs is an offence under Section 24 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW). Penalties vary according to the type and amount of drug involved. A person commits an offence if they manufacture or produce a prohibited drug, or knowingly take part in the manufacture or production […]Continue reading
