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Allegations of academic or general misconduct can have serious, and sometimes career-limiting, consequences for university students and staff. For many, receiving a misconduct notice is an unfamiliar and stressful experience, particularly where the process and potential outcomes are unclear.

Australia’s enforcement landscape for white collar and corporate crime continues to evolve, driven by legislative reforms, case law, and increasingly assertive regulatory agencies such as ASIC.

Australia has some of the toughest money-laundering laws in the world. Division 400 of the Criminal Code (Cth) sets out a range of offences aimed at stopping organised crime, financial crime, and suspicious money movements. These laws apply to everyday situations as well as serious criminal activity, and the penalties can be very serious. This article breaks down what you need to know about this offence.

Recent reporting on the Rodney Forrest insider trading case, including coverage in the Australian Financial Review, has renewed public attention on insider trading and the way Australian regulators investigate and prosecute suspected misconduct.