Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 25 to 31 August 2025

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

Interfaith Zionist Organisation to Hold Antisemitism Summit for Mayors

A summit is being held which involves hundreds of pro-Zionist Christian and Jewish local government representatives to combat the supposed ‘antisemitism crisis’.

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Appeal Against Sentence for Fraud Succeeds, as Judge Failed to Consider Drug Dependency

The defendant was allowed to walk free after the appeal court found the sentencing judge failed to consider his drug and alcohol addiction.

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Politicians Posture as Protectors of the Public, Primarily for Political Purposes

The NSW premier’s call for a parliamentary inquiry into Ivan Milat is more about political point scoring than providing closure to victims.

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US Military Presence and Mass Incarceration Intensifies in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is fast becoming a jurisdiction signified by a heavy United States military presence and mass incarceration.

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Albanese’s Sanctioning of Iran Cements Australia’s Alliance with Israel and US

Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador over unproven allegations of antisemitic acts, while Israel’s ambassador remains unsanctioned despite ongoing war crimes.

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The Entire Palestine Movement on Trial: Dr Nick Riemer on Fighting Antisemitism Lawfare

Professor John Keane and Dr Nick Riemer are being taken to the Federal Court over claims that when they criticise Zionists, they are being anti-Jewish.

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Federal Greens Seek to Protect the Right to Protest Nationally by Neutralising State Laws

Senator David Shoebridge has introduced a federal bill which would, if passed, enshrine the right to protest nationally.

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Intelligence Sharing Arrangement with Israel Likely Lead to the Accusations Against Iran

The Israeli commentariat suggests that Mossad advised ASIO that Iranian agents are likely behind antisemitic attacks in Australia.

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No Criminal Conviction for ATO Whistleblower Richard Boyle

The former ATO officer who was prosecuted for exposing the tax office’s unlawful collection practises has walked from court without a criminal conviction.

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Firearms in Australia: The Tension Between Ownership and Control

The Port Arthur Massacre was used to justify greater firearm control, and many involved in the gun control debate continue to hold strong views.

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