The Laws Relating to ‘Vexatious Proceedings’ and ‘Vexatious Litigants’ in NSW
Sydney property developer and former deputy mayor of Auburn City Council, Salim Mehajer, has been added the list of those who commence ‘vexatious proceedings’ in New South Wales, and his civil claim against 17 former associated has been stopped in...
The Offence of Criminal Defamation in New South Wales
Defamation cases have been in the headlines lately, with the high-profile cases of Johnny Depp v Amber Heard, Peter Dutton v Shane Bazzi, John Barilaro v Jordan Shanks and Google and Ben Roberts-Smith v The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and...
Thailand Legalises Cannabis, Handing Out One Million Plants to Citizens
On Thursday, 9 June 2022, Thailand legalised both cannabis and hemp nationwide, with the ability for unlimited homegrow, as well as establishing both boutique and larger businesses specialising in cannabis products or the manufacturing of goods containing the substance. The only...
Speakman’s Modest Drug Reforms Blocked, as Perrottet Stalls on the Inevitable
More than two years after the NSW Coalition government-commissioned inquiry into the drug ice delivered its recommendations, the dinosaurs in the Liberal Nationals cabinet continue to resist taking any adequate action in regard to its findings or even respond to its...
‘Poorly Planned and Underfunded’: Domestic Violence Abuse Payments Hampered by Bureaucracy
At the end of 2021, the Morrison Government introduced a trial programme to assist people fleeing violent domestic relationships by providing them with emergency funds. The financial payments, rolled out through Uniting Care offer victims up to $5,000 over a...
Despite Roots, Albanese Neglects Public Housing: An Interview With APH’s Andrew Chuter
During his victory speech, newly incumbent PM Anthony Albanese reflected on his journey from a childhood growing up in “public housing down the road in Camperdown” to the top ministerial position in the country, saying he hopes it “inspires Australians to...
Police Guns Out of Remote Communities: Warlpiri Elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves Calls Ceasefire
Remote First Nations communities across the Northern Territory are currently being patrolled by NT police armed with military-style weapons. So, unarmed locals of tens of thousands of years are under the constant surveillance of settler officers with guns on their...
Former Deputy NSW Premier Wins Defamation Case
Australia has been described as ‘the defamation capital of the world’ due to the ease by which defamation can be established - without requirements such as ‘actual malice’ when it comes to public figures, and the limited defences available to...
Albanese Must Deliver Human Rights Protections
“No one left behind because we should always look after the disadvantaged and the vulnerable… to make a positive difference each and every day”, said Anthony Albanese during his victory speech last month. And to “unite around… our shared values...
Pork Barrelling Breaches the Rule of Law
Disinformation regarding the lawfulness of pork barrelling prevails at present, and this has been propagated by senior Coalition ministers, an ICAC forum has found. Former PM Scott Morrison suggested last month that the practice of handing out public money to gain...
