Police Officer Accused of Raping Child
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim A Queensland police officer is awaiting trial after being charged with sexually assaulting a former partner’s child and indecently assaulting another. The 46-year old officer, whose name has been suppressed for legal reasons, is...
‘Epidemic’ of Sexual Offences on Public Transport
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim A number of recent cases have raised concerns about the prevalence of sexual offences against women in taxis and on public transport. A Sydney taxi driver was recently charged with indecently assaulting a 19-year...
Keep Sydney Open: Thousands Protest Lockout Laws
Around 4,000 people have taken to the streets of Sydney to protest local lockout laws. Legendary Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes also threw his weight behind the protest, pointing out that patronage at live music venues had dropped as much as...
Homophobia Rife Within the NSW Police Force
Reports have emerged of rampant homophobia within the NSW Police Force, signified by the targeting, bullying, harassment and belittling of homosexual employees. Former Senior Constable, Christian McDonald, and three serving officers, Christopher Sheehy, Shane Housego and Steven Rapisarda are taking...
Legalise Cannabis: An Exclusive Interview with 420 organiser Chris Hindi
Last Sunday, the Free Cannabis community 420 picnic was held in Sydney’s Victoria Park. The event saw about 170 marijuana enthusiasts turn up, light up and get high. It’s the fourth picnic Free Cannabis NSW has organised this year, aiming...
Predator Dentist Allowed to Work with Children
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim Australia is renowned for its strong approach to border protection, with tough immigration laws making it difficult for many to settle in our country. However, government authorities have been criticised after allowing a dentist...
Want to Get Away with Crime? Become a Diplomat!
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim The popular phrase ‘the law applies to everyone equally’ is not always true. In fact, diplomats in foreign countries often get away with committing offences, and local governments are powerless to stop them –...
Preventing Deaths from Drug Overdoses: Sniffer Dogs Are Not the Answer
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim The recent 2016 “Listen Out” festival is another example that the government’s approach to drug enforcement is ineffective and even dangerous, putting party-goers in harm’s way. Despite the heavy police presence at the festival,...
Police Officer Suspended Over Child Sexual Assault Allegations
A Queensland police officer has been stood down amid claims of child sexual assault. The man is associated with the Child Protection Investigation Unit, the very body that is supposed to investigate crimes committed against children. He was involved in...
Australian Law Schools Top the World
Thinking of studying a law degree? Well, it turns out two of the top ranked Universities for law in the world, are right here in New South Wales. The QS World University rankings were released recently and four of Australia’s Universities...
