scholarly journals One-punch Laws, Mandatory Minimums and ‘Alcohol-Fuelled’ as an Aggravating Factor: Implications for NSW Criminal Law

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Quilter
Keyword(s):  
Crime Prevention ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Law Reform ◽  
Policy Response ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Mandatory Minimums

This article critically examines the New South Wales State Government’s latest policy response to the problem of alcohol-related violence and anxiety about ‘one punch’ killings: the recently enacted Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Assault and Intoxication) Act 2014 (NSW). Based on an analysis of both the circumstances out of which it emerged, and the terms in which the new offences of assault causing death and assault causing death while intoxicated have been defined, I argue that the Act represents another example of criminal law ‘reform’ that is devoid of principle, produces a lack of coherence in the criminal law and, in its operation, is unlikely to deliver on the promise of effective crime prevention in relation to alcohol-fuelled violence.

Establishing Boundaries

2011 ◽  
pp. 146-157
Author(s):  
Christopher Brien
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Law Reform ◽  
Competing Interests ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Workplace Monitoring ◽  
Acceptable Use Policies

This chapter examines workplace monitoring in Australia. Competing interests between those of employees and employers are outlined. Recent decisions by courts and tribunals in Australia are considered. Information technology or acceptable use policies that are part of the contract of employed are identified as a means of establishing boundaries. The relevant reports of both the New South Wales Law Reform Commission and the Victorian Law Reform Commission are also discussed. The idea that Commonwealth legislation could be enacted to simplify the process of establishing boundaries is noted. This activity should be viewed more generally as strengthening the protection of privacy in Australian law. Management and workers both have responsibilities in establishing boundaries with regard to workplace monitoring. Effective communication between employers and employees is an essential part for creating a culture of respect and trust within an organization.

Criminal Law and Colonial Subject: New South Wales, 1810-1830.

1994 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 1744
Author(s):  
Judith Allen ◽  
Paula J. Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Law ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
South Wales
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