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Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey is a freelance writer, magazine journalist, and owner of 'Woman with Words'. She has a strong interest in social justice and is a member of the Sydney Criminal Lawyers® content team. Sonia is the winner of the Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards, Spring 2022.

Morrison’s Mixed Messages on the Coronavirus

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The Morrison Government recently introduced a range of measures and restrictions on the Australian public, as Coronavirus infections continue to rise. Some of these new rules include: Non-essential gatherings of more than 100 people are forbidden Pubs, clubs, sporting and...

Toilet Paper Profiteers Will Be Prosecuted, Warns Dutton

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australia Border Force (ABF) have teamed up to catch hoarders of supermarket goods who are selling them on the black market. In recent weeks, the camaraderie and community spirit shared by thousands of Australians...

Will Coronavirus Lead to a Rise in Domestic Violence Offences?

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Around Australia, police services, criminal defence law firms and family violence support lines are all reporting a ‘higher than usual ‘ number of calls relating to alleged domestic violence offences. The threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and stern health warnings from...

True Blue Murder: SAS Soldier Executes Unarmed Man

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As the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) prepares to deliver a final report following an inquiry into special forces deployed in Afghanistan, shocking video footage has emerged of an Australian soldier executing an unarmed Afghan civilian. The video...

Coronavirus: Peter Dutton Has Been Diagnosed

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Peter Dutton has been diagnosed with Coronoavirus (COVID-19 virus), after waking up with a temperature and a sore throat. He was immediately tested for the virus, and those tests have come back positive. But in the days beforehand, Mr Dutton...

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced for Sexual Offences

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It’s a long, long, long way from the glitz and glamour of movie-making in Hollywood and ‘A-List’ parties, but Harvey Weinstein is now back behind bars serving the first day of his 23-year prison term. The former Hollywood producer was...

The Great Aussie Shit Fight Over Toilet Paper

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At first, it was mildly humorous to see people stocking up on toilet paper. And to see the various memes floating around the internet taking the mickey out of the latest Australian shopping craze, showing innovative solutions, like toilets hooked...

Should Politicians Be Personally Liable for Acting Unlawfully?

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Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie could be personally liable for making sports grants without lawful authority, with serious questions raised about whether she was authorised to approve grants that were handed out to ‘targeted electorates’ the lead-up to the last...

Former Police Officer Faces Over 100 Sexual Charges

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An former Western Australian police officer has appeared in court after being charged with more than 100 sexual offences against women he met online. 50-year old Adrian Trevor Moore allegedly met the women online, via dating apps and websites. He...

Sports Rorts Scandal: A Coalition ‘Slush Fund’

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Calls of ‘corruption’ and ‘misuse of public funds’ have come from far and wide, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to reject evidence which suggests that the government’s sports funding program was improperly used to enhance its prospects of winning...
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