Recent changes to the law have led to the creation of two new offences relating to child abuse objects, as well as a tougher sentencing regime requiring exceptional circumstances to stay out of jail.

The excuse of mistake of fact in sexual assault and rape cases has recently come under fire by academics and non-lawyers, with some calling it an archaic “legal loophole”. Calls for the excuse to be abolished or heavily modified have resulted in an intensive review by the Queensland Law Reform Commission, which recently published its findings.

A number of reports have surfaced of people spitting on others, which gives rise to the question: can you be charged for transmitting COVID-19?

COVID-19 used to be a pretty good excuse not to vote, but is that still the case?

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