The Law Handbook 2024

Index 1249 producing 156 threat to distribute 157 investigation 164 laying charges 164 Magistrates’ Court jurisdiction 15 mental illness, against person with 162–3, 785–6 evidence in court 164–5, 786 exceptions 163 offences 162 reporting to police 164 support service provider, by 786 offenders see sex offenders older people 882 police investigation by 164 reporting to 164 rape 153 registration of offenders 35 reporting 163–4 revenge porn 156, 742 self-representation 77 sentencing 166 serious offenders see sex offenders sex work offences 169–70 sexual assault 155 child 158, 159 sexual exposure 156 sexual harassment 163, 990, 1004 sexual servitude 157, 169 statement to police 164 support services 166–7 police telling victim about 164 threat, procuring sexual act by 155 threat to commit 155 trial 165–6 victim impact statements 37, 166 Victims and Witness Assistance Service 167, 217, 218 victims’ assistance see victims of crime assistance what are 153 sexual offences against children 158–62 abduction 160 authorities failing to protect children 160 child 16 to 17 years 158–9 consent not defence 159 defences 159 electronic communication, use of 159 encouraging sexual activity 158 facilitating sexual offence 159 sexual activity in presence 158 sexual assault 158 sexual penetration 158 sexual performance 158 child abuse material 160–2 illegal internet content 749 ISPs and ICHs reporting 749 child under 16 years 159–60 abduction 160 electronic communication, use of 160 encouraging sexual activity 159 grooming 159 persistent abuse 160 sexual activity in presence 159 sexual assault 159 sexual penetration 159 commercial sexual services 169–70 court proceedings 165–6 defences 159 evidence at trial 165–6, 786 ground rules hearings 215 facilitating offences 169 failure to disclose 160 failure to protect child from 160 female genital mutilation 155 forensic sample offences 190 grooming 159 incest 157–8 mandatory reporting 46, 160 organisational sexual abuse 929 persistent abuse 160 prostitution 169–70 protection orders 46–9 sexual offenders loitering near schools 160 sexual servitude 157, 169 aggravated 169 causing person to provide services 169 conducting business 169 Sheriff enforcement warrant 98, 102 interpleader summons 359–60 order to sell car 630 warrant of possession, of 352 warrant of seizure and sale 360–1 warrant to seize property 358–60 Sickness Allowance taxation 338 silence misleading and deceptive conduct 689 right to 180, 230 single parents 282–3 Centrelink benefits 282–3, 286, 288 support for mothers 283 site management orders 1038 site tenants 464, 467 skaters 660, 662, 667–8 bicycle path or separated footpath 668 City of Melbourne 668 footpath or shared path 668 restrictions 668 Road Rules 660, 662, 667–8 wheeled recreational device, definition 662 Small Business Debt Helpline 388 small business loans unfair terms 696 small estates 74, 913 smoking prisons, in 234 social housing 529–31 see also public housing meaning 529 policies 530–1 rental rebates 530–1 temporary absence 531 websites 530 social media see also internet copyright issues 737 employees 743 harassment and discrimination 739 legal issues 732 privacy 743, 1096 social security 314–43 see also Centrelink access to records 340 Act of Grace (AoG) scheme 342 advice from VLA about 343 Age Pension 314–15 appeals see social security appeals assets test 317–18 Austudy 318–19 authorised review officer (ARO) 339 baby bonus (former) 330 Basics Card 333 Bereavement Allowance, end of 314 bereavement benefits 338, 924 blind person 315, 316, 317, 318 Carer Allowance 327–8 Carer Payment 315–16 change of circumstances, notice 339 child support and 270, 273, 274 compensation from Centrelink 342 Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration (CDDA) scheme 342 compensation payments and 337 complaints against Centrelink 342 concession cards 335 contacts 343 crisis payment 329 Dad and Partner Pay 331–2 damages payments and 337 debt 338–9 bankruptcy, effect on 376–7 recovery 338 waiver 338–9 write-off 338 Disability Support Pension 316–17 domestic relationships 290–1 Employment Pathway Plan 319, 320, 321, 323 enhanced income management regime 333–4 Family Tax Benefit 329–30 child support and 270, 273, 274, 275 fraud 37 arrest without warrant 174 freedom of information 340, 1126 Guide to Australian Government Payments 314, 342 Health Care Card 334 income management regime 332–4 income tax 337–8 income test 317–18 compensation and damages payments 337 information about 314, 342 international agreements 335 JobSeeker Payment 319–20, 324–7 legislation 314 Mobility Allowance 328 mutual obligation requirements 324–7 Newborn Supplement 330, 330–1 Newborn Upfront Payment 331 notification obligations 339 overpayments 338–9 bankruptcy, effect 377 Parental Leave Pay 331–2 parental means test 323, 324 Parenting Payment 320–1 participation failures 325–7 Partner Allowance, end of 314 Pensioner Concession Card 335 portability 336–7 pregnancy, benefits during and after 286