Dozens of Breaches of the My Health Record Database Have Already Been Recorded
The number of breaches detected and recorded against the My Health Record database rose from 35 to 42 in the past financial year, raising concerns about who the information may be sold or provided to, and how it may be...
Politician to Charge Taxpayers for Attendance at Racist Rally
Footage from the ‘Reclaim St Kilda Rally’ over the weekend has emerged depicting extreme right-wing protesters giving Nazi salutes, and showing a demonstrator holding an SS helmet. The images are controversial to say the least, as was the presence of...
Man Imprisoned for Buying Drugs on Dark Web
A former A-grade Darwin rugby league player has been sent to prison for supplying drugs in the form of hundreds of MDMA tablets sent through the ‘dark web’. The Supreme Court found that 27 year-old plumbing assistant and under-eights coach,...
Parklea Correctional Centre: A Privately-Run Prison in Crisis
An inmate at Parklea Correctional Centre uploaded a video filmed using a contraband smartphone onto YouTube in July 2017. During the clip, the inmate flaunts a knife and another weapon, and he also holds up a small bag of white...
New Gag Laws Will Make FACS Less Accountable
New laws are set to take effect this month that prohibit publishing the names of children and young people who are, or have been, placed in out-of-home care, or are under the parental responsibility of the NSW minister for family...
The Trials and Tribulations of the District Court’s Newest Judges
Seven experienced barristers, including five Senior Counsel, will become the newest judges of the NSW District Court, in February 2019. The appointments are part of the state government’s $148 million funding package which is designed to ease the pressure on...
Man Prosecuted for Possessing ‘Gel Blasters’
A Coffs Harbour man is facing charges of illegally possessing firearms after allegedly being caught with several ‘gel blasters’ he intended to give to his son as Christmas gifts. The story so far… At around 1.45am on 23rd December 2018,...
Hollywood Star Accused of Sexual Touching
It has been reported that Hollywood star Kevin Spacey will be prosecuted in the United States over allegations he performed a sexual act upon an 18-year old at a Massachusetts bar in July 2016. Boston journalist Heather Unruh accused Mr...
It’s Important to Know Your Rights this Music Festival Season
The music festival season got off to a tragic start this year. Two young Australians died after taking drugs at the Defqon.1 festival in September, while another drug-related death occurred at a festival at Sydney Olympic Park a fortnight ago. And despite...
False Sexual Assault Allegations Ruin Lives
The growth of the #metoo movement has led to concerns being expressed about the ease with which a person’s reputation, career and even freedom can be adversely affected through false sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations. There are specific concerns...
