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CRIMINAL LAW

Our criminal law division is headed by Murray Gerkens, our general counsel.

Our criminal law division provides assistance in all facets of criminal law including:

  • White collar crime

  • Criminal defence

  • Taxation prosecution

  • Traffic Violations

  • Administrative Prosecutions

  • Bail Applications

  • Drug Offences

  • Extradition

  • Non-police prosecution including prosecutions, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, Australian Crime Commission, Health Act offences and workcover authority prosecutions.

HEAD OF CRIMINAL LAW GROUP

 

Murray Gerkens



 

Latest News

Sri Lankan man pleads to stay with ailing mother


Family wins its battle


Assistance for migration agents and lawyers: see the specialists.


Workplace relations
The introduction of the Fair Work Bill 2008 into Parliament sees substantial change occurring in Australian workplace relations.
Key changes include:
• A strong safety net of 10 legislated National Employment Standards for all employees
• A simple and fair dismissal system for small business
• Protections for the low-paid
• Changes to encourage a balance between work and family life
A successful passage of the Fair Work Bill 2008 through Parliament will see it commence on 1 July 2009.
For enquiries regarding the effects this may have on you as an employer or employee please feel free to contact Murray Gerkens.


USA Immigration Law Assistance in conjunction with Edward Beshara. Contact Jasmine on 03 8660 4700 for further info.


Murray Gerkens’ term as Panel Chair of the Financial Industry Complaints Service has been extended.


FCG Legal Pty Ltd in conjunction with Victoria University and the Migration Institute of Australia have released a text book, "AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION COMPANION", practical problems and solutions with an introduction to migration law and visa application procedures



 

 
Assistance for Migration
Agents / Lawyers

FCG Legal is please to announce the
Appointment of Michael Thornton as
a senior lawyer with the Firm.



 

 

 

* This Firm has 4 specialist accreditations

Murray Gerkens has 17 years experience as a Victorian Magistrate and has practised extensively as counsel in the criminal courts including trials and appeals. He is also a former Senior Chairman of the Police Discipline Board. Murray practices both in Melbourne and Sydney.,

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