Should We Raise the Legal Drinking Age?
What’s a ‘normal’ Friday night out in Sydney like? A typical Sydneysider might describe a bustling flurry of movement and excitement as people flock to the many pubs, bars and clubs - even now that lockout laws are in full...
Lawyers and Vicarious Trauma in the Legal System
Being a lawyer is not as easy as some people might think. It is a job that, like many others, can be intellectually, physically and emotionally challenging. The job of a criminal defence lawyer requires long hours, a gruelling workload...
Do Police Have to Meet Arrest Quotas?
If you’ve ever worked in retail or sales, you’ve probably been required to meet sales targets or quotas. Sales targets are often used in the retail industry to assess whether an individual is performing up to scratch, and to encourage...
Should Police and Media be Charged for Dangerous Leaks?
In January, six terrified people hid in the cool room of a Paris supermarket while a gunman prowled around the store, planning his next move. The gunman had already killed four people and taken others hostage. He didn’t know that...
Can Someone be Charged For Spreading a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
It’s a conversation no-one wants to have with a prospective partner - but did you know that failing to disclose a sexually transmitted infection (STI) could land you in serious trouble with the law? Offences under the Public Health Act...
Do Bouncers Need Better Training?
An inquest into the death of a man manhandled by bouncers at Crown Casino in Melbourne has given rise to the question of whether or not bouncers have enough training, and whether industry regulations are being adequately enforced. Anthony Dunning...
Should Shop Owners Take the Law into their Own Hands?
Shoplifting is serious problem for a large number of businesses, and many store owners have become frustrated with what they see as a lack of effective action on the part of the police and the courts. This has led some...
What Are Police Really Spending Their Time On?
According to the Police Act 1990, the mission of the NSW Police Force is ‘to work with the community to reduce violence, crime and fear.’ The same Act says that the role of the force is to provide services for...
Lies, Deception and Fraud: What is the Difference?
We all know that people lie. But not all lies are deception, and not all deceptions amount to fraud under criminal law. The case of Belle Gibson Belle Gibson is a social media entrepreneur and developer of The Whole Pantry...
Are Police Officers Paid Enough?
Police officers are at the front-line of law enforcement, performing jobs that are important to the community. So you would expect that police officers earn a reasonable pay packet and have decent leave entitlements. But the Police Association has suggested...
