Contrary to the promise of an “independent judiciary”, the courts have been used as a tool to criminalise peaceful dissent.

Source: https://mg.co.za/thoughtleader/2023-08-23-the-wait-for-a-new-zimbabwe-continues/

IDCare, a non-profit that helps internet crime victims, said by making it easier for regulators to fine companies for poor data security and failing to criminalise ransom payment, Australia may inadvertently fuel a cyber-crimewave.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.com.au/australia-may-inadvertently-fuel-cyber-crime-says-data-theft-victim-service-1845377

It will criminalise attempts to restrict access, for example by chaining doors closed, to clinics providing abortion services and “influencing a decision”, but it will not infringe on the right to freedom of expression.

Source: https://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/national/23838637.bill-create-abortion-clinic-buffer-zones-published-holyrood/?ref=rss

Ms McManus says a looming crackdown that will criminalise wage theft federally will put money back in the pockets of workers amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2023/08/04/wage-theft-woolworths-albanese/

The government has indicated that nationally consistent laws to criminalise wage theft will be introduced in the coming months,” Ms Thistleton said.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2023/08/23/woolworths-swage-theft-profit/

The national security bill working its way through parliament may criminalise certain aspects of investigative reporting and reform the Official Secrets Act.

Source: https://theconversation.com/data-bombing-and-dead-cats-how-pr-uses-practices-of-secrecy-to-influence-media-and-society-198263

Today Labor will introduces amendments to the to criminalise breaching bridging visa conditions, a direct response to the recent High Court decision that found indefinite immigration detention unlawful.

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/11/16/immigration-detention-ruling-asylum-seeker-legal-battle/