When The Police Integrity Commission Acts Beyond Its Powers
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) was established to ensure that NSW police officers and the police force as a whole acts ethically and with integrity. But the watchdog is itself facing criticisms of unethical conduct after it overstepped its powers...
What is Sexual Incitement?
All of us are aware that touching someone sexually without permission is against the law and carries harsh penalties, but you may not realise that encouraging someone else to commit a sexual offence can also lead to criminal charges and...
‘Elastic Heart’, ‘Toddlers and Tiaras’– Is the Sexualisation of Children in the Media Acceptable?
If you’ve been lurking the web lately, you may have seen or heard some of the public backlash against Sia’s controversial new video clip. The 39-year-old Aussie singer, who hails from Adelaide, attracted criticism last week when she released the...
What is Money Laundering? Am I Guilty If I Make an Innocent Mistake?
Unfortunately, innocent people can sometimes be caught up in the unlawful schemes of others. This is particularly true online - where get-rich-quick schemes that promise to make you millions are everywhere. Most of them are of course scams, and some...
Police Pursuit Legislation and High Speed Chases
Police pursuits have been a matter of public debate for some years and the issue has recently been reignited after the tragic death of a 17-month-old girl in Sydney’s west when a police chase ended up going through the toddler’s...
Alan Jones Loses Nine Year Battle Over Racist Comments
Very few people can polarise people the way that Alan Jones can. He has a loyal following of conservative AM listeners but has also attracted criticism for some of his controversial comments and opinions. Alan Jones has recently been defeated...
What Is Malicious Damage Law?
Malicious damage is the most widely reported category of criminal offences in NSW, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology. Malicious damage incorporates a wide range of different activities, including intentional/reckless damage or destruction of property, graffiti and vandalism. Even...
Citizens Catching Criminals: A Good Or Bad Thing? The Tinder Experiment
There’s no doubt that the increased use of technology in our everyday lives has in many ways been a good thing. It’s now easier and faster than ever before to shop online, catch up with friends and take care of...
What Should Australia Do With Jihadists Who Want to Return Home?
Newspaper headlines in late 2014 mocked jihadis who indicated a desire to return to Australia after realising that the lifestyle was a lot harder than expected. After their iPods broke, the weather got colder and the living conditions got harsher,...
The Use of Drones: What Does the Law Say?
The rise of the digital age has been marked by an expansion in the types of technologies available to consumers. Perhaps one of the more controversial technologies to hit shelves in recent years is the drone. Consumer drones, also known...
