NSW Police Culture Is Rife with Bullying and Discrimination, Often Inflicted by Leaders
“Bullying, incivility, discrimination and victimisation” are rife in the culture of the New South Wales Police Force, a just released review has found. These forms of mistreatment are at “unacceptable levels” and pose “systemic risk”. And the NSWPF inquiry further...
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The Offence of Throwing Objects at Vehicles in New South Wales
Northern Beaches Police Area Command posted a 26 May 2026 message to its Facebook page calling on parents to “please talk” to their children about how throwing objects at cars is not only a dangerous thing to do but is...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 8 to 14 June 2026
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Confidence in the NSW Criminal Justice System Is at All Time Lows Public confidence in the criminal justice system is the lowest it’s ever been....
Mandatory Use of Body Worn Cameras Won’t End Police Brutality
The New South Wales Police Force stated on 2 June 2026 that it’s considering making the use of body-worn video cameras mandatory whilst officers are exercising a policing power. Indeed, this a call made by Sydney Criminal Lawyers and many...
Lenient Penalty for First NSW Police Officer Convicted of Aboriginal Death in Custody
The sentencing of New South Wales police sergeant Benedict Bryant over the killing of Dunghutti teenager Jai Kalani Wright took place on 4 June 2026, ending the case that involved the first ever conviction of a NSW law enforcement officer...
The Offence of Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent to Avoid Arrest in NSW
A 17-year-old boy was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to resist arrest last week, after he allegedly accelerated a Mazda sedan in the direction of several New South Wales police officers in Sydney’s north on Saturday, 6...
Talking Joining the Close Pine Gap Convergence 2026: An Interview with Three Key Activists
The Close Pine Gap-Sacred Lands Back Convergence 2026 is taking place in Mparntwe-Alice Springs over 18 to 20 July 2026, and by all reports, it’s set to be a massive event that involves a coming together of antimilitarist, antiwar and...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 1 to 7 June 2026
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Tickle, Giggle and Bathroom Shenanigans: The Great Toilet Debate Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern explains the absurdity of the public outrage arising from the recent...
One Nation’s Surge to Number One Involves More Than Just Disaffected Voters
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has taken out top position in two polls released since Sunday, 31 April 2026. This marks a phenomenal surge for a minor party that positions itself on white nationalism, antiimmigration sentiment and not much else, attracting...
Growing Calls to Drop the Criminal Charges Brought Against Anti-Herzog Protesters
A growing number of civil society groups are calling on the New South Wales government and NSW police to drop the charges laid against 30-odd civilians related to the 9 February 2026 protest of the visit of Israeli president Isaac...
