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Category: Crime

New study examines the support needs and barriers of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation in Australia

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Today the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) released research exploring the support needs of victim-survivors of sexual exploitation in Australia, and the barriers that exist to support them. The report, undertaken in collaboration with Australian Red Cross and Project Respect, highlights the need for flexible and responsive service delivery to address the complex and varied … Continued

Final public hearing at NSW gay hate crimes Inquiry

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The Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes (the Inquiry) will hold its final public sitting tomorrow, Tuesday 14 November 2023, in Sydney. Led by the Honourable Justice John Sackar (the Commissioner), the Inquiry has looked into all the unsolved deaths of LGBTIQ people (or people presumed to be LGBTIQ) that may have been … Continued

Drug consumption data shows serious and organised criminals continue to exploit Australian community

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UNDER EMBARGO – 7 November 2023, 10:00 pm AEDT The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the latest findings from its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, revealing methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption increased to the highest levels recorded since 2020. ACIC Acting CEO Matt Rippon said that this report underlines the pervasive and ongoing threat … Continued

The Council of the Law Society of NSW v Matthew James Laba

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Monday, 6 November 2023 Statement Cassandra Banks President of the Law Society of NSW The Council of the Law Society of NSW v Matthew James Laba In the Downing Centre Local Court today, Mr Matthew Laba entered pleas of guilty to six offences relating to unqualified legal practice under Part 2.1 of the Legal Profession … Continued

Working together to reduce crime in retail

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“Retail crime affects everyone”. Retail crime continues to rise.  Theft in retail has increased substantially in the past year, and this is coupled with aggression and violence in retail environments which has amplified in recent times. Retail workers are being abused, threatened, and attacked which puts nearby shoppers at risk. Retail Crime is punishable.  Verbal abuse … Continued

Melbourne Cup and domestic violence – it’s a sure bet.

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    Media Alert   Melbourne Cup and domestic violence – it’s a sure bet.  A La Trobe University expert is available to discuss research that shows domestic violence assaults rise significantly on the day of the Melbourne Cup. Dr Kirsty Forsdike Centre for Sport and Social impact at La Trobe University Contact: K.Forsdike@latrobe.edu.au   … Continued

RACV ENCOURAGES VICTORIAN MOTORISTS TO BE MINDFUL OF TAILGATING

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RACV is calling on Victorian motorists to be aware of how close they’re driving to the vehicle in front of them, with Victoria Police figures showing over 10,000 fines for tailgating have been handed out to motorists over the last five years. In Victoria, tailgating, or ‘failing to drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle,’ … Continued

Supermarket surveillance: why we dislike it and what stores should be doing

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Amidst Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, a surge in shoplifting has compelled supermarkets to implement heightened surveillance measures.  A major supermarket recently reported an annual 20 per cent rise in stock loss, which was partly attributed to theft. The Australian Bureau of Statistics June 2023 report also showed a 17 per cent increase in retail theft. In response, supermarkets have said they … Continued