Death in Custody: A “White, Middle Class Person” Would Have Been Treated Differently
A former police officer who was shift supervisor at the time 22-year-old woman Ms Dhu died in police custody has given his evidence to the WA Coroner during the inquest into her death, admitting he thought the dying woman was...
Police Morale at an All-Time Low
Recent studies have revealed the extent of the morale problem in police forces around the world. The New York Post recently reported that morale amongst NYPD officers is at an all-time low, registering “2.49 on a scale of 1 to...
New Fines for Cyclists: Fair or Excessive?
With the fine for not wearing one now well over $300, you’d think bike helmets would have quickly become the latest fashion accessory. New fines that came into force about 6 weeks ago have made cycling in New South Wales...
If You Owe Money to Centrelink, Don’t Try to Leave Australia
The Department of Immigration and Border Patrol will soon team up with Centrelink to stop people from leaving the country if they have family assistance or social security debts. The Crackdown Under new legislation, government agencies will work together to...
What Happens When You Appear Before a Judge You Called a C*** on Facebook?
Did you hear the one about the Kiwi bloke who said nasty things about a judge on social media only to face the same judge a few days later over unpaid traffic fines? True story It sounds like a pub...
Students Sued Over Criticising University Policy
By Zeb Holmes Three students and two staff members from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and the University itself, could be liable for substantial damages if a case of racial discrimination against them is successful. The proceedings arose in...
Drug Using Police Officer Faces the Music
At the start 2014, Tara Radford had a promising career ahead of her. Along with six other graduates from the Queensland Police Academy, she accepted a posting in Townsville, had her picture taken for the local paper, and began the...
Rise in NSW Gun Ownership: A Cause for Concern?
The issue of gun ownership sparks heated debate from both ends of the spectrum: those in favour of greater gun control typically argue that countries with high levels of ownership have more gun crime, that ready access to firearms increases...
Senior Officer Suspended for Sexist and Homophobic Posts
New South Wales police officers have been caught red-handed again, after a Sun Herald investigation uncovered a campaign of intimidation and harassment against Newtown MP Jenny Leong. Police personnel at Sydney City, Kings Cross, Bankstown and Cabramatta Local Area Commands,...
Immigration Minister: Judge, Jury and Executioner
The Federal Government is about to start stripping those who they claim are involved in terrorism of their Australian citizenship. At the end of last year, Australia passed controversial legislation which authorises the Immigration Minister to revoke the citizenship of dual...
