A recent NSW Supreme Court decision clarified that expert certificates under s 177 of the Evidence Act can serve as a stand-alone method for admissibility of expert opinion, bypassing usual requirements. This process, beneficial for less contentious opinions, aids prosecution while necessitating prompt objections from the defense to challenge such evidence effectively.
The Victorian Court of Appeal's latest decision on call charge record data may lower the standard of expert evidence required.
LACHLAN MAHON: The Court of Appeal says the prosecution is only obliged to obtain material from third parties in limited circumstances.
Disclosure certificates, required by the Criminal Procedure Act 2009, help ensure fair trials by detailing undisclosed evidence. They promote accountability and guide courts while emphasising the ongoing nature of disclosure obligations throughout cases.
Court of Appeal upholds DPP's appeal against first sentence imposed for workplace manslaughter, lifting the fine imposed an an offending company to $3 million.
A summary of the major regulatory fines imposed in March 2025.
The particulars wars continue. The most recent battle in the Court of Appeal over whether a regulatory charge contained adequate particulars.
A case note on the Federal Court's decision to refuse to admit hearsay evidence where not all reasonable steps had been taken to secure a witness' attendance at court.
A summary of the major regulatory fines imposed in February 2025.
A summary of the Sentencing Advisory Council's new report into sentencing for workplace health and safety offences in Victoria.