Dennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.

Combatting transnational repression: A global commitment to defend democracy and human rights

In a significant step towards safeguarding democracy and human rights worldwide, a coalition of democratic governments and organisations has issued the Declaration on Principles to Combat Transnational Repression. Spearheaded by Freedom House, the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Alliance of Democracies, this declaration calls for immediate and coordinated action to address the growing…

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ASIC disqualifies four directors for mismanagement of small proprietary companies

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken decisive action to safeguard small businesses by disqualifying four directors from managing corporations. Between January 1 and March 31, 2024, ASIC banned these directors following their involvement in the collapse of multiple small proprietary companies, leaving numerous creditors, including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), unpaid. Some…

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Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws

Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws: The ALRC Report

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released a report titled Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. This report, tabled in Parliament on 21 March 2024, outlines significant legislative reforms aimed at aligning Australia’s anti-discrimination laws with its international legal obligations, particularly concerning religious educational institutions.   Aligning federal…

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ICC Policy on Slavery Crimes

ICC opens consultation for new Policy on Slavery Crimes

In a groundbreaking move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has launched a public consultation for its new Policy on Slavery Crimes. This initiative, spearheaded by Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC, marks the first time an international judicial institution has dedicated efforts to formulate a policy specifically addressing slavery crimes.   Development…

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