Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 April 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Labor Refuses War Powers Reform, as Albanese Retains Decision to Enter China Conflict Labor’s war powers inquiry turned out to be a “managed stageshow” by...
Supreme Court of NSW Declares COVID-19 Fines to Be Invalid
On 14 July 2022, three plaintiffs, Rohan Pank, Brenden Beame and and Teal Els, filed challenges in the Supreme Court of New South Wales against penalty notices (a form of fines) issued to them for allegedly failing to comply with a...
A Sporting Chance for Prison Inmates: The Importance of Sport in Prison
This article will explore why sport in prison is important for not only the benefit of prison inmates, but for broader society. It will outline the availability of sports and sporting programs in Australian prisons, and explore how there can...
“Enough Is Enough” Is Not a Policy Position, as Wong Doubles Down on Burying Assange
The Albanese government’s politicking on Assange has done many things. It’s provided attention, where they’d been a lack under Morrison. It’s given hope to supporters, even if that’s fast dwindling. And it’s bestowed the PM and cabinet with a justice-seeking,...
McBride’s Criminal Trial Date Set Next Week, as the ADF Whistleblower Faces Hard Time
Due to his whistleblowing efforts, which exposed Australian special forces officers having committed war crimes in Afghanistan, former Australian Defence Force lawyer David McBride is a hero to many in this country. So, it’s difficult to have heard him say...
NSW Police Turned Their Body Cameras Off Before Fatally Shooting Mentally Ill Man
NSW police tactical operations officers didn’t have to shoot Todd McKenzie dead on a July evening in 2019. Yet, following a nine-hour siege, five officers stormed his Taree home, where he was alone, and shot the 40-year-old man, having a mental...
“Our Democracy Needs Whistleblowers”: AAPP’s Kathryn Kelly on the Unjust Prosecutions
The SA District Court recently informed ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle that the laws drafted by attorney general Mark Dreyfus a decade ago, do provide immunity from civil, criminal and administrative liability in making his disclosure, but not for his actions in...
Jarryd Hayne Granted Bail Until Sentencing, After Being Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
Jarryd Hayne has been found guilty of sexual assault following his third jury trial, and granted bail ahead of his sentencing hearing next month. But the legal saga which is the prosecution of the fallen Rugby League star is far...
“We Protect Us”: AltMediaWatch on Far-Right Attacks Against LGBTQ People
The pushback against recent far right assaults on LGBTIQ communities saw thousands gather at a Trans Day of Visibility event in Melbourne’s CBD last Friday night, as well as another held in Sydney’s Newtown on Sunday, where a mass of supporters...
Australian Prison Life: Part 3, Mental Health Impact of Imprisonment
Being taken away from your loved ones and everything that’s familiar in life, deprived of your freedom, dehumanised and subjected to a strict daily routine for a prolonged period of time can take an enormous mental toll on any person,...
