They can’t take my home! Man chains himself to machinery to protest compulsory acquisition
A letter arrives in the mail box one day telling its owner that the government is going to “compulsorily acquire” his home. Over 40 homes of his neighbours get the same letter. The government has earmarked the area for demolition...
No Prison for Child Sexual Abuse? Religious Leader in Hot Water over Controversial Views
Child sexual abuse is an epidemic that has plagued some of the most influential institutions in the country; including churches, schools and major sporting clubs. And as the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (the ‘RCIRCSA’) enters...
Should Child Vaccination be Compulsory?
The debate about whether vaccinating children should be compulsory is emotionally charged and controversial. The medical profession is overwhelmingly in support of vaccination, with some going as far as to say that failing to vaccinate your child can be deadly...
Two Arrested in Latest Sydney Anti-Terrorism Raids
Police recently arrested two men in the latest spate of anti-terrorism raids across Sydney. Omar Al Kutebi and Mohammad Kiad, both aged in their mid-twenties, were each charged with undertaking acts in preparation or planning for a terrorist attack. It...
Blurred Lines: Consent in Sexual Assault Cases
Sexual assault is defined by the law as having sexual intercourse with another person without their consent, and knowing that they have not consented. In many sexual assault trials, questions are raised about whether the person charged honestly believed that...
Domestic Violence: Should NSW Take a Tougher Stance?
There has been a strong focus in Australia recently on raising awareness of and preventing domestic violence. The Chief Executive of Domestic Violence NSW, Tracy Howe, has stated that domestic violence is the leading cause of death and injury in...
Should Teenagers Who ‘Sext’ Each Other be Considered Criminals?
Although sexting has been around for years now, many teenagers are not aware of the legal implications of exchanging explicit images, and run the risk of damaging their futures as a result. The use of mobile phones is believed to...
Should Those with Criminal Records be Allowed to Become Police?
Have you ever come across an aggressive or abusive police officer and wondered whether they’ve ever been on the wrong side of the law? Or even thought about becoming a police officer yourself? Since police are supposed to uphold and...
Should We Have Stricter Driver Licensing Requirements?
We all have that one friend or family member who possesses questionable driving skills. And if you’re someone who drives on a regular basis, you might often find yourself wondering how certain drivers on our roads managed to get their...
Preventative Detention Orders: A Decade of Concerns
Being held in custody without charge is against the law in Australia except under very specific circumstances. But controversial laws that have been in place for almost a decade allow police to arrest a person under what is known as...
