NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet: An Ultraconservative of the Morrison Ilk
Just as expected, it was announced a little after 10 am on Tuesday morning that now former NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet had been elected state premier. The leadership announcement followed the shock resignation of Gladys Berejiklian from the role last...
In Avoiding the UN Climate Summit, Morrison Betrays Us All
Scott Morrison is well known for his ability to handle the press. The “fair go” PM excels in skirting around questions, and when he does deliberate directly upon a subject it may sound like he’s providing a reasonable answer, until...
Is it Legal to Possess a Gel Blaster in New South Wales?
Gel blasters have been made illegal in Victoria, after a number of the recreational items were allegedly used during the commission of serious criminal offences. Many gel blasters look similar to real firearms, although they shoot small water-based pellets. As...
Vaccine Mandates: Aged-Care Worker Vows to Appeal Against Fair Work Commission
Last week, a full three member bench of the Fair Work Commission refused former aged-care facility receptionist, Jennifer Kimber’s, application to appeal a single member decision in April 2021 which found she had not been unfairly dismissed by her former...
Donald Trump Sues Twitter for the Reactivation of His Account
Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Florida, seeking to have Twitter reactivate his social media account on the basis that the current permanent suspension violates the First Amendment of the Nation’s constitution as well as Florida’s...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 27 September to 3 October 2021
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Prosecutors Must Show Letters of Assistance to Defence Lawyers Prosecutors are required to show defence lawyers any letter proposed for tender in court which outlines...
COVID-19 Restrictions and the Civil Liberties-Human Rights Quagmire
One positive outcome of the pandemic is it’s brought awareness and concerns around human rights and civil liberties to the fore, with questions being asked as to whether recent lockdown measures, border closures and vaccine mandates might be encroaching upon...
Berejiklian Resigns as Corruption Investigation is Set to Begin
Mainstream media has been calling it ‘Gladys’ shock resignation,’ but anyone who has been following what’s been happening behind the very public distraction of the Delta virus outbreaks across New South Wales, may not be all that surprised. Just hours...
First Nations Deaths in Custody Continue, 38 Years After Police Killed John Pat
John Pat was just 16-years-old, when he, and several other First Nations bystanders, moved to intervene in an assault taking place out the front of the Victoria Hotel in the WA town of Roebourne. The incident involved five drunk off-duty...
What Does ‘Beyond Reasonable Doubt’ Mean in the Criminal Law?
When you are charged with an offence by the police, they are required to be able to prove that charge “beyond reasonable doubt”. Under the common law tradition, it is not the responsibility of the accused person to prove his...
