The Court of Appeal recently considered the application of exceptional circumstances in an offence of possessing child exploitation material, and whether a conviction should be recorded.

The High Court of Australia has just confirmed the law with respect to mandatory minimum sentences in Australia, and how sentences should be calculated.

Queensland has just passed new laws targeting reportable offenders, increasing minimum reporting periods and expanding police powers.

Following conviction for a sexual offence against a child, or a CEM offence, the Queensland government requires offenders to report their personal details. This is often referred to as being on the sex offenders register. Read on as we take a deep dive into the law and explain what it all means.

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.