Defended Hearings

A defended hearing in the Local Court is the opportunity to test the prosecution case by cross examining witnesses after the accused has pleaded not guilty. Occasionally, it is also the opportunity of the accused person to give their version of what really occurred – if it becomes necessary to do so.

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Committal Hearing

A committal hearing is a hearing conducted in the Local Court to determine whether or not an accused person should be committed to stand trial. The importance of a committal hearing, where appropriate, cannot be overstated.

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Centrelink Fraud Cases

The office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) prosecutes people who it is thought have committed an offence involving Centrelink. The types of offences include receiving payments in excess of a person’s entitlement; obtaining a benefit under a false name; obtaining a benefit when not entitled to do so etc.

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