NYE Bashing of Two Asylum Seekers on Manus Island
Two Iranian asylum seekers were beaten by up to 10 Papua New Guinea (PNG) police and immigration officers on New Year’s Eve. The pair were then taken to the Lorengau police station on Manus Island, where they were held in custody...
Community Services Stretched to Limit Over Christmas
Holidays can be a stressful time - extra financial strain, perceived social expectations and excessive consumption of alcohol can add tension to family relationships. For many, the holiday period can be a catalyst for arguments – or even abuse. Many...
Christmas Gone Wrong
Christmas Day is a time to gather with family and friends to rejoice in the yuletide spirit. But for some, a long day of drinking, conversation and festivities can spark pent up emotions and have dangerous consequences. It was reported...
Bully Cop Found Guilty
We previously reported on the Queensland police officer who was suspended and charged over his latest act of bullying and intimidating a member of the public whilst on duty. The incident In May 2015, Senior Constable Stephen Flanagan was patrolling...
Guilty verdict sends message that police cannot abuse their powers
Southport Magistrate Chris Callaghan hopes the conviction of a senior Queensland policeman will send a message that officers who engage in criminal acts will be held responsible if they are brought before the courts. Magistrate Callaghan found Senior Sergeant Chris...
Former police officer accuses force of failing to investigate police brutality
Former police officer Paul Gibbons is taking matters into his own hands after his complaints of police brutality fell on deaf ears. Mr Gibbons was arrested and manhandled by Gold Coast Police in the lobby of an apartment building where...
Police Taser 12-Year Old Boy in the Back
Northern Territory police have come under fire for using a taser on a 12-year old boy, and for their use of tasers on children generally. The Incident The NT Ombudsman has requested a briefing from police after they tasered the...
An Unfair Dismissal? An Interview with Former Police Constable Hugh Brennan
We’ve reported on a number of police officers who’ve engaged in crime, corruption and other forms of misconduct, yet still been allowed to remain on the NSW Police Force. There are currently hundreds of officers on the NSW force with...
Police Officers Face Court for Lying About Assault at Police Station
Six NSW police officers are facing charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice after an assault on Aboriginal man Cory Barker at Ballina police station in January 2011. The Incident and Local Court Hearing As previously reported, 23-year...
Fire Fighters Targeted by Thieves While Putting Their Lives at Risk
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim. Mangoola Rural Fire Brigade worked tirelessly last week to protect the Hunter Community from several large blazes. The volunteers selflessly put themselves between raging fires and property in an attempt to keep people, livestock...
