Without Privacy There Is No Freedom
Whistleblower Edward Snowden’s first email to Laura Poitras reads like something from a spy novel: “At this stage I can offer nothing more than my word. I am a senior government employee in the intelligence community. I hope you understand...
Domestic Violence Records Now Accessible
New South Wales residents concerned about the risk of domestic violence are now be able to apply to access their partner’s criminal history. In an Australian first, NSW police are now able to reveal convictions related to murder, manslaughter, sexual...
Corruption in Australia on the Rise
Australia’s leading anti-corruption organisation has outlined a range of measures it says are needed for our nation to reclaim its place as a world-leader in fighting corruption. Transparency International Australia (TIA) is concerned by Australia’s drop from sixth to 12th position...
Indigenous deaths in custody – 25 years on from the Royal Commission
An Indigenous family is facing the Coroner’s Court in Queensland, searching for answers about the death of Bradley Coolwell, who died in 2011 after being restrained in Logan Hospital. For Coolwell’s family, hearing accounts of Bradley’s final days has been...
Accused Murderer Visits Dreamworld on Bail
Despite breaching her bail, a mentally impaired Melbourne woman accused of murder has had her bail continued, albeit on tougher conditions. Georgia Fields and two men, Jake Fairest and Warwick Toohey, are accused of murdering Robert Wright, who fell to...
Driving and Mobile Phones. Knowing the Rules.
The Kiwis have been all over Facebook recently, with a television advertising campaign called ‘Hello’ encouraging New Zealanders to go ‘phone free’ while driving. The ad uses understated humour to get the message across, and many of us have had...
Greens MP David Shoebridge, an Exclusive Interview
David Shoebridge took office in the Legislative Council in 2010, since then the Greens MP has been passionate about justice reform. He’s best known as the face behind the popular ‘Sniff Off’ anti-sniffer dog campaign, which has been gathering traction...
Australian Federal Police Allegedly Threaten Union Official’s Family
Members of the Australian Federal Police have been accused of “cowboy activity” in their dealings with a major trade union, according to a recent complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman. The complaint, made on behalf of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and...
Police Drug Blitz Across Newtown: Politically Motivated?
The NSW Police Force conducted an unprecedented drug detection operation across Newtown last weekend, with reports of sniffer dogs in bars and venues throughout the electorate. According to the ‘Sniff Off’ Facebook page, drug dog units were spotted patrolling Enmore...
Music Piracy: Not a Bad Thing After All
Earlier this week, we heard news of the passing away of a musical genius. Prince was an artist who not only revolutionised the music industry through his unique style and prolific output of records, but who fought years of very...
