Computers in NSW Prison Cells: An Interview With Former Family Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Evatt
As the old adage goes, prison is for punishment, not for further punishment. Indeed, it’s the deprivation of an individual’s liberty that a judge sentences them to prison for, not so they can be subjected to further retribution while behind...
Governments Must Address the Homelessness Crisis
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in Victoria, the government made an unprecedented decision: to provide temporary accommodation for thousands of homeless people – to get them off the streets, and into safe places where they could practise social...
‘Lawyer X’ Royal Commission Makes Recommendations for Change
After 129 days of testimony from more than 80 witnesses, the Royal Commission into the use of Nicola Gobbo (Lawyer X) as a police informant has delivered its final report. The report ultimately makes 111 recommendations, including that: The Victorian...
Allocating Millions Without Documentation. So What? Says Berejiklian
The rules pertaining to proper conduct applying to all citizens of this state, as well as less senior politicians, don’t apply when it comes to the NSW premier, according to the suspect actions and excuses of current office-bearer Gladys Berejiklian....
Drop the Charges Against Former Military Lawyer David McBride
Former Australian Defence Force lawyer David McBride is still facing five national security-related charges - that carry up to life imprisonment - for exposing the SAS “warrior culture” in Afghanistan that was leading troops to perpetrate war crimes. McBride blew...
The Offence of Perjury in New South Wales
Salim Mehajer will spend Christmas behind bars after having his application for bail refused ahead of his sentencing hearing next year. Last month, Mr Mehajer was found guilty of two counts of perverting the course of justice and one of...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 23 to 29 November 2020
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: The Law and Penalties for Drug Importation in Australia The ‘Queen of Richmond’ has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for importing heroin. Click...
Former Journalist Charged with Terrorism Offences
A former journalist has been arrested and charged with planning a terrorist attack in Bundaberg, Queensland. James Waugh worked for local newspapers in the Canberra region and, in 2018, had access to the Federal Press Gallery at Parliament House. It’s...
The Hypocrisy of Australian Politicians Condemning Crime and Corruption
On the day of the release of the Brereton report into alleged war crimes perpetrated by Australian SAS troops in Afghanistan, Independent federal MP Andrew Wilkie suggested in a tweet that the concern being shown by government ministers over its...
Victoria Extends Social Security For Young People in Out-of-Home Care
The Victorian Government has faced its fair share of criticism during the course of this year, but it’s now being hailed a hero by many for making significant reforms to out of home care, with a view to better supporting...
