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On 1 August 2025, Koffels published an article listing OSHC, Neutral Bay among 52 centres with no evidence of offending by David William James. Koffels has identified this as an error and holds no evidence linking him to that centre.

A look at the legal issues overshadowing the 2026 World Cup, from players competing amid serious sexual assault allegations to FIFA’s growing scrutiny over ticketing practices and consumer rights. What questions does this raise about accountability, safeguarding policies and football’s future?

Australia is set to strengthen its response to modern slavery, introducing tougher penalties for companies that fail to address exploitation in their supply chains. The proposed reforms align with international developments and aim to improve accountability, transparency and protections for vulnerable workers worldwide.

New data reveals the growing threat of sextortion, particularly for young people. Learn who is most at risk, which platforms are most commonly used, and why experts say tech giants must do more to combat online exploitation.

Child exploitation has become a commercial ecosystem sustained by digital payments, online platforms and regulatory blind spots. In Australia, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime is designed to disrupt the financial flows that enable exploitation. Yet recent supervisory actions and reporting gaps suggest that some payment providers are failing to meet their obligations.

In this statement, Ross Koffel, Executive Chairman of Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, outlines the firm’s appearance in the NSW Supreme Court concerning the Christian Brothers Oceania Scheme of Arrangement, and what it means for survivors’ compensation claims going forward.

An ABC investigation found AI platform OurDream.AI may generate illegal child sexual abuse material, raising concerns about law enforcement, AI regulation, unsafe training data, and inadequate safeguards as generative AI platforms rapidly expand.

Recent High Court ruling Abdel-Hady v Commonwealth could lead to hundreds of claims of false imprisonment against the Government. However, this is far from the first time Australia’s immigration detention has been put to question.

Workplace sexual harassment law changed significantly in 2023, with a standalone Fair Work Act prohibition and a new employer positive duty. Recent court decisions show the law now has real teeth. Here’s what employees and employers each need to know.