CRIMINAL PROPERTY CONFISCATION AND THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS:GIVING THE HEDGEHOG A FOXY TAIL

Criminal property confiscation in Australia has the potential to ensnare blameless third-parties and their property interests within its vast web. This paper explores, through a series of case studies, how inequitable outcomes can arise for both commercial and non-commercial associates, including family members, and what reforms are necessary to allow for a more just preservation of third-party rights and interests.