Creating degrading deepfakes now a crime in SA
From 3 November 2025, South Australia has strengthened its criminal laws to tackle the misuse of artificial intelligence and digital technology to create offensive deepfake content. These reforms make it a criminal offence to generate or distribute humiliating, degrading, invasive or sexually explicit deepfake images or videos without consent — even when the content is created entirely using AI.
South Australia expands police search powers for high-risk missing persons
South Australia has enacted the Summary Offences (High Risk Missing Persons) Amendment Act 2025, introducing urgent search powers for police in serious missing persons cases.
South Australia Strengthens Legal Recognition of Carers in the Carers Recognition (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2025
South Australia has passed the Carers Recognition (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2025, modernising the Carers Recognition Act 2005 and strengthening how unpaid carers are recognised across government and the legal system. The Act also makes related amendments to key criminal and protective legislation, ensuring carers are properly recognised when people interact with police, courts and the justice system.
NSW Consent Laws now protect Sex Workers from Non-Paying Clients
NSW has updated its consent laws to include that where payment is a condition of consent (e.g. sex work), failing to pay can invalidate consent. The change will allow sex worker to report non-paying clients to police for sexual assault under the NSW criminal law.
The Hidden Sexual Assault You May Not Know About: Stealthing
Stealthing — non-consensual condom removal — is a hidden form of sexual assault. Learn your rights, legal options, and how to seek help in Australia.
December 2025 Update: Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 (SA)— Now Law in South Australia
The Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 came into effect on 4 December 2025, creating a new legal scheme to protect workers from violence, threats and abusive behaviour at work.
SA’s new ‘Street Gangs’ Law
South Australia has just passed new laws aimed at “street gangs” that defence advocates worry will prejudice young people, Indigenous Australians and criminalise social behaviour.
Where to Next for Australia’s Modern Slavery Act
The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MSA) came into force on 1 January 2019. In October this year, the government finished the first round of consultations to implement 25 of 30 recommendations following the 2023 independent statutory review led by Professor John McMillan AO. So what’s next for the MSA?
Law proposes to give AFP power to possess, share and use child abuse material
Victoria introduces bill to restrict NDAs in sexual harassment cases
The Restricting Non-Disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025 (Vic) was introduced to the Victorian Parliament on 29 October 2025, marking a major step toward transparency and fairness for victim-survivors in the workplace.
ACT Expands Institutional Liability for Child Sexual Abuse
Disclaimer: This article discusses institutional child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs help visit the Bravehearts Support Services page for support or help accessing the National Redress Scheme.
Australia Proposes Expansion of ASIO Interrogation Powers
The federal government is moving to expand ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers. This raises serious concerns about civil liberties and legal protections.
Proposed Commonwealth Parole Board: What this means for Federal Prisoners and the Community
The Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025 proposes to move parole decisions for federal offenders from the Attorney-General to an independent board. It’s not yet law — but here’s what it could mean for offenders, victims and families.
New Queensland Law Limits Use of Character References for Sex Offenders
Queensland has changed the law on using good character references in sex offence cases. Here’s what it means for offenders, survivors, and the justice system.
Bans on Working With Children to Be Decided Within 12 Months
The South Australian Government has announced that from next year, decisions on working with children bans must be made within 12 months of a charge being laid.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – Understanding the Law and Support Available
In South Australia, female genital mutilation is a serious criminal offence. The maximum penalty is 7 years in prison.
SAPOL search powers expanded
New SAPOL knife search laws allow police to use metal detectors in public places. Learn your rights and how these changes affect young people in SA.
2025 updated Knife and Weapons Laws in South Australia
Here are the 2025 updates to the knife and weapons laws in South Australia
New Laws to Better Protect Children in Workplaces
From 1 July 2025 it is a serious offence for registered child sex offenders to apply for or engage in any type of child-related work, including businesses where children are employed, such as fast food chains or supermarkets.