Forget Closed Court Orders, Now Collaery Can’t Even See Evidence Against Him
The Coalition government’s pursuit of barrister Bernard Collaery has crept up another notch on the Orwellian scale, as, last week, ACT Supreme Court Justice David Mossop ruled that the attorney general can use “court only” evidence against him, meaning he and...
Boycott Elbit Systems: An Interview With Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Australia
A coalition of civil society organisations supporting the rights of Palestinians are calling on the Morrison government and the Andrews government to boycott their involvement with Israeli-based defence intelligence and weapons company Elbit Systems. This campaign was sparked by recent successful...
Legislating the Will of the People: David Shoebridge on the Coming Greens Senate
The catastrophic flooding experienced along the eastern seaboard, and the federal government’s now common attempt to avoid taking viable action whilst trying to shift the blame, seem like the final straw in a series of mounting multiple crises that all...
The Historical Offence of Act of Indecency in New South Wales
The New South Wales Premier has demanded the resignation of former Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward, who has been charged with historical sexual abuse offences. The 40-year old member for Kiama stepped down from his portfolio...
Victoria Police Settles Civil Proceedings Over Leaked Arrest Photos
Victoria Police have made a confidential payment to former AFL Player and Coach Dani Laidley after sharing photos of her arrest and interview to social media. The payment comes almost two years after images of Ms Laidley (who underwent...
Friendlyjordies Producer May Sue the NSW Police Force
Friendlyjordies producer Kristo Langker is considering civil proceedings against the New South Wales Police Force, after all charges were dropped against him over allegations he stalked or intimidated former deputy premier John Barilaro. Mr Langkar was arrested in June 2021...
Extradition Draws Closer for Assange, as Key Appeals Avenue Refused
The UK Supreme Court last week denied an appeal filed by Julian Assange against the 10 December 2021 decision of the UK High Court to extradite the Australian journalist to the United States. The appeal application was based on the suicide...
Fixated Persons Unit Was Monitoring Friendlyjordies Long Before the Langker Arrest
The arrest of Friendlyjordies producer Kristo Langker by the NSW Police Fixated Persons Unit at the front door of his family home one Friday afternoon in mid-2021, is one of the more bizarre incidents over the last few years, which...
Kimberley Kitching’s Death Highlights ‘Mean Girls’ Culture in Australian Politics, Mainstream Media Claims
Since the #MeToo movement began several years ago, the focus on workplace harassment has been very much along the lines of how some men treat women. And that’s not to be disputed - it is backed up by statistics and...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 14 to 20 March 2022
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Sydney Man Charged with Defrauding Elderly Women A Sydney man is accused of stealing the life savings of two elderly women. Click here to read...
