Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 29 December to 4 January 2026

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

The Special Terrorism Policing Powers Triggered by the Bondi Beach Massacre Explained

New legislation confers sweeping powers upon police to suppress fundamental civil liberties.

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The Offence of Threatening or Committing a Terrorist Act in Australia

The surviving alleged Bondi mass murderer faces 59 charges, including engaging in a terrorist act – which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.

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The Genocidal Israeli President Is Officially Visiting Australia to Promote Social Cohesion

Our nation is welcoming the Israeli president despite the International Court of Justice calling him out on encouraging genocide.

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NSW Government Uses Bondi Massacre to Justify Increased State Security Protocols

The NSW premier is once again using the Bondi Beach massacre to justify an increase in state control at the expense of civil liberties.

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Dan Duggan Has Just Spent His Fourth Holiday Season in Prison Without Charge

Australian father-of-six Dan Duggan spent his fourth Christmas and New Year in prison on dubious claims made by the US.

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Governments Likely to Use Bondi Massacre to Justify AI-Powered Mass Surveillance

The Bondi massacre has provided the justification sought by Australian governments to introduce AI-powered mass surveillance across the nation.

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NSW Government Considers Permitting Armed Jewish Private Security at Public Events

Minns told Sky News he is considering allowing a privately-run, armed Jewish security organisation to patrol public events.

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Fallout from Gaza Genocide Used to Justify Increasingly Repressive Regime in NSW

The NSW government is using events linked to the Gaza genocide to justify draconian laws which increasingly curtail fundamental civil liberties.

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