WA Police ‘Putting Numbers Before Results on Breath Tests’
Police forces across the country are often accused of revenue raising by trying to nab as many motorists as possible for driving offences, and a new survey from the WA Police Union shows that even police officers would agree. The...
Nothing to Hide but Everything to Fear – Part 1 of our Special Series on the New Metadata Laws
There has been a great deal of political rhetoric lately about the federal government’s proposed meta-data retention laws, which would require internet and phone service providers (ISPs) to store your personal data for 2 years and make it available to...
Showing Cause under the New Bail Act
The Bail Act 2013 commenced in May 2014, replacing the old Bail Act 1978 which had been amended over 80 times and was widely criticised as unfair and unworkable. If you’ve been following our blogs, you’ll be aware of the...
Should the Child Sex Offender Register be Made Public?
For some people, no level of restrictions on those who have committed child sex offences can be too much. Many call for convicted child sex offenders to be shamed and persecuted for life, or worse. But while public safety is...
Should Prisoners be Treated as Citizens? Cruelty & Corruption in Prison
Prisons are generally considered to be secure facilities which protect the wider community from those who are convicted of serious crimes. At the same time, they aim to ensure that inmates are adequately supervised and are supposed to promote rehabilitation...
Are “Anti-Bikie” Laws Effective?
Laws surrounding controls imposed on alleged organised crime groups have attracted controversy since they were introduced in 2013, when motorcycle clubs were officially declared criminal organisations in NSW. Once declared a criminal organisation, groups face certain restrictions and limitations, which...
NSW State Election: Who is Tougher on Crime?
Australian politics has faced turbulence in recent weeks, with the Prime Minister experiencing increased dissatisfaction and criticism, resulting in talks of a leadership spill. But with the NSW state election coming up on the 28th of this month, the spotlight...
Should Doctors Be Forced To Give Evidence Against You?
Trust and confidentiality are an important part of the doctor patient relationship, and many people assume that if they see a medical professional for a health or emotional issue, their records will not be shown to a third party for...
Would You Want a Digital Driver Licence?
With two-thirds of Australians owning a smart phone and over a million ‘apps’ available online, technology is certainly playing an increasing part in our lives. And with your phone having the capacity to make online transactions and PayPass purchases in...
Do Criminal Cases Take Too Long?
It’s no secret that court processes are often lengthy and expensive, and if you wish to plead ‘not guilty’ to a criminal offence it can be many months or even a year or two before your matter is set down...
