Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 30 June to 6 July 2025

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

The Centralised Bail Saga in NSW Continues

Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern explains that the new regime whereby city magistrates decide regional bail matters is flawed and problematic.

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Bail Refused for Alleged Murderer Despite Having Spent Two Years on Remand

The court refused bail due to “reasonably strong” evidence of murder and concerns of witness tampering.

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NSW Police Declares a Critical Incident, After Officers Viciously Assault Hannah Thomas

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Senior Labor Staffers Shed No Light at Caravan Inquiry, Because They Didn’t Take Notes

The staffers claimed ignorance of the premier’s knowledge regarding the Dural caravan hoax, on the basis they failed to take notes during police briefings.

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NSW’s Illegitimate Hate and Protest Laws Are Creating Social Division, Says NSWCCL President Timothy Roberts

The highly respected lawyer and civil liberties expert explains the dangers of laws passed in the wake of the Dural caravan hoax and why they should be repealed.

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NSW Police and VicPol Are Routinely Applying Brute Force to Silence Protesters

Both police forces have been assaulting pro-Palestinian protesters with impunity in order to silence them into submission.

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What Are the Billing Targets for Lawyers in Australia?

First year lawyers at some of Australia’s biggest law firms are expected to bill an average of 40 hours per week, all year around.

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An Open Letter to the Chief Magistrate of NSW on the Centralised Bail Practice Note

Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern explains the problems with the new regime of city magistrates making bail decisions for regional cases.

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US Supreme Court Consolidates Trump’s Power, Whilst Stymieing That of the Judiciary

The US Supreme Court’s finding that presidential executive orders may, for all intents and purposes, usurp judicial powers has a chilling effect on democracy.

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Police Minister in a Tither About Climate Activist Workshop, But Not Police Assaults on Civilians

The NSW police minister is outraged that activists are holding a workshop to build relationships and skills, while perfectly fine with officers brutalising citizens.

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Anti-Zionism Is Anti-Colonialism, Not Antisemitism

Supporters of genocide and illegal occupation in Palestinian Territories quickly label criticism as antisemitic, when it is in fact anti-genocide and anti-colonial.

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