Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 11 to 17 November 2024

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

Prohibiting Under 16s From Using Social Media: A Futile Response to Far Deeper Issues

The federal government claims that banning under 16s from using social media is a positive step, but many are not so sure.

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Conditions Imposed on Former Immigration Detainees are Unlawful, High Court Rules

The highest court in the land found that forcing released detainees to wear electronic monitoring device and requiring them to abide by a curfew is unlawful.

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The Israeli Soccer Fan BS Highlights the Dangers of Proposed Misinformation Laws

The framing of Israeli soccer thugs as victims of antisemitism provides an insight into how proposed misinformation laws could be misused.

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Government Continues to Prosecute ATO Whistleblower, Despite Court Finding His Disclosures Were Legally Justified

Authorities continue to prosecute the former tax office employee who exposed wrongdoing within, despite the court finding his disclosures were legally justified.

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“One Hundred Days Without Any Answers”: TRC’s Renuga Inpakumar on the 24/7 Refugee Camp at Burke’s Office

Protesters are calling for the 10,000 genuine refugees trapped in legal limbo for up to 12 years to be finally granted permanent residency

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NSW Government’s Strengthening of Anti-Protest Laws Is a Cheap Shot at Civil Society

In response to publicly-voiced dissent over important issues, the government proposes to increase criminal penalties for nonviolent protests.

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Uncle Robbie Thorpe’s Genocide Prosecution Against Netanyahu Adviser a Global First

Legal proceedings have been filed against an Australian adviser to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the genocide taking place in Gaza.

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VicPol Raids Antiwar Protesters En Masse: Interview with Students for Palestine’s Jasmine Duff

Victoria police are conducting raids on those suspected of taking part in the Disrupt Land Forces protests two months ago.

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MyGovID Rebrands as MyID, Raising Concerns of a Mandatory Means of Intrusion and Control

The government is marketing the rebrand as a way for “everyone” to “safely participate online”, but many see it as a mechanism for greater monitoring, intrusion and control.

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Proposed Misinformation and Disinformation Laws: A Mechanism to Suppress Dissent

Increased powers for the government’s regulator will likely result in the suppression of dissenting voices, and not make any real impact on reducing false information.

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