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Proceeds of Crime Restraining Orders Granted in NSW Supreme Court Case

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⚖️ Legal holding

A Proceeds of Crime Authority can obtain restraining orders if they meet the statutory requirements under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Topics

proceeds of crimerestraining orders

Provisions

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) s 17

📖 What the law says

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.17

A court with proceeds jurisdiction must issue a restraining order if a Proceeds of Crime Authority applies for it, a person has been convicted of or charged with an indictable offence, and the affidavit requirements are met. The order restricts the disposal or dealing with specified property linked to the suspect.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a legal practitioner.

📚 Full judgment

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The defendant has been charged with serious offenses, meeting the statutory requirements.
  • The authorized officer's suspicions are based on reasonable grounds, as confirmed by the court.
  • The affidavit requirements under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 have been fully met.
  • The application for restraining orders was made without prior notice to the defendant, as permitted.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to grant the restraining orders because the Proceeds of Crime Authority met the statutory requirements under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was that the Proceeds of Crime Authority met the statutory requirements under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to obtain restraining orders.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the Proceeds of Crime Authority.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek restraining orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 if they meet the statutory requirements.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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