The Law on Making a False Declaration
Former One Nation Senator Rod Culleton has been referred to police over allegations he made a false declaration in his candidacy nomination for the upcoming federal election. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has specifically requested that police investigate whether Mr...
Sydney Police Officer Charged with Neglecting his Duty
A leading senior constable based at St George Local Area Command has been charged with four counts of neglecting his duties after failing to act on a complaint against a sexual offender who allegedly went on to sexually assault a...
Lest We Forget the Futility of Gallipoli
Today, Australia collectively pauses to remember those who died in battle on foreign shores. It’s a day when the legend of the Anzac is celebrated and, as journalist Scott McIntyre and presenter Yassmin Abdel-Magied recently found, a day that can’t...
The Offence of Jaywalking in New South Wales
Ever wondered when and where you are permitted to cross a public road in New South Wales? Or what might happen if you cross the road unlawfully? Well here’s an summary of the main rules: You can only start crossing...
Facebook Under Fire Over Fake News About Upcoming Federal Election
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is reported to have asked Facebook to remove four items of unauthorised election content from the social media platform in the lead up to the 18 May federal election. The false claims include that the...
Sydney Court Hears Sexual Slavery Allegations
It is alleged that a Thai sex worker was spat on and repeatedly struck by her Sydney clients, then directed to “just put up with it” by the woman she lived with. The complainant was allegedly told she had to...
Sydney Man Accused of Procuring Children for Unlawful Sexual Activity
It has been reported that a 46-year old man was arrested and charged with three counts of procuring a child after allegedly approaching several kids at Jarvie Park in Marrickville yesterday and encouraging them to engage in unlawful sexual activity....
Men Impersonate Police to Rob Currency Exchange
It has been reported that two men remain at large after pretending to be police officers in order to rob a currency exchange store in north-western Sydney. The men - dressed in black suits, black ties and sunglasses – allegedly...
Another Catholic Priest Charged with Child Sexual Offences
It has been reported that a Catholic priest has been charged with nine offences involving sexual and indecent acts against five children aged between 12 and 15 when he was a band teacher, rugby coach and manager of a dormitory...
Suspected Misconduct by Juror Triggers Investigation
The Full Bench the New South Wales Court of Appeal has ordered an investigation into allegations that a juror in a sexual assault trial published a Facebook post calling for ‘sex predators’ to be ‘put down like dogs’, just a...
