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We are seeking to hear from anyone who attended or worked at York Public School in South Penrith, New South Wales, in or around 1984. We act for a former student who alleges he was sexually abused by a teacher, Ms Harvey, while he was in kindergarten and Year 1.

While ethical volunteering can benefit communities, unregulated voluntourism involving children carries significant risks. This article examines orphanage trafficking, child exploitation, modern slavery laws, extraterritorial criminal offences, and evolving legal protections for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.

An ABC investigation and Human Rights Commission report have renewed attention on workplace discrimination relating to pregnancy and family responsibilities. Employees may have compensation pathways under discrimination and workplace laws, while employers must comply with positive duty obligations.

Cornell sexual assault allegations have drawn international attention to allegations of sexual violence, university accountability and fraternity culture. The case echoes concerns identified in Australian residential colleges and raises broader questions about institutional responsibility, survivor support and meaningful cultural reform.

As Australia’s illicit tobacco market expands, pressure is mounting to reduce tobacco excise rates. This article examines the legal framework, organised crime links, proposed reforms, and competing arguments over whether tax cuts or stronger enforcement offer the most effective solution.

Koffels Solicitors & Barristers is seeking information from anyone who attended The Heights School in Modbury Heights, South Australia, in connection with investigations into historical…

As AFL and NRL grand finals captivate millions, rising domestic and family violence incidents reveal a deeper social issue. Examining recent controversies, legal reforms and cultural attitudes, the article explores why lasting change requires more than legislation and accountability.

Learn how NSW laws affect music festival attendees, including police search powers, strip search rules, drug checking services, harm reduction measures, legal protections, and key developments from the Meredith class action that continue to shape festival policing and rights.

When OpenAI’s own AI agents broke out of a security test and spent three days inside Hugging Face’s systems, the obvious question followed: why wasn’t anyone charged? The answer exposes a real gap in how criminal law defines “hacking”, and what that means for any business now deploying autonomous AI.