An Overview of the Commonwealth Spent Conviction Legislation
An article that discusses the law pertaining to Spent Conviction for Commonwealth offences.
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Update: Spent Conviction Legislation in Victoria
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An overview of the reporting obligations under the Sex Offender Registration Act 2004 (Vic)
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Caught Drink Driving? Penalties Including Disqualification Periods.
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Removing The Millstone: Victoria's Proposed Spent Conviction Legislation
Table of Contents Recording of a Criminal Conviction Without Conviction Outcome Other Routes To Spent Convictions Conclusion Recording of...
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