Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 26 May to 1 June 2025

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

Universities Australia Antisemitism Definition Regarding Israel: Ambiguous, Illogical and Flawed

Former NSW Magistrate David Heilpern explains the problems created by the flawed antisemitism definition adopted by Australian universities.

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NSW Courts May Reject Expert Witness Reports that Breach the Code of Conduct

The judge rejected a background report because the psychologist offered to “provide… [the defendant] future treatment for financial reward”.

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Calls for Nations to Physically Intervene in the Gaza Genocide Are Rising

The dramatic spike in infant deaths due to Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza has strengthened calls for international intervention.

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Queensland Expands Regime to Imprison Kids on Adult Time, Ignoring the UN

The state is intent on imprisoning more youths for longer, despite overwhelming evidence the move will be counterproductive.

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Gomeroi Ready to Fight Santos Gas Project Any Way Possible, Says Elder Maria “Polly” Cutmore

The Gomeroi Nation is fighting to save traditional lands from multinational corporation Santos’ environmentally devastating gas project.

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ATO Whistleblower Forced to Plead Guilty, After Court Finds He is Not Protected by the Law

The man who exposed unlawful and corrupt practises by the tax office was put in a position where he had little choice but to plead guilty.

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Victims of Serious Crime in NSW to Be Informed About Offenders

The victims’ register will provide information about length of sentence, parole eligibility, release date and residential location.

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Harsh Bail Laws Undermine the Presumption of Innocence, Says NSW Chief Justice

The NSW Chief Justice has spoken out against the reversal of the presumption of innocence through harsh bail laws.

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McBride Heads to the High Court, After His Draconian Sentence Stands on Appeal

The former defence lawyer convicted for exposing war crimes in Afghanistan is appealing to the highest court in the land.

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Australian Authorities Play Dumb Over Yet Another Aboriginal Death in Custody

The Walpiri man with disabilities stopped breathing and died after being held down by plain clothes officers inside a

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Exposing Crime and Corruption in Government is a Criminal Offence in Australia

The prosecutions of David McBride, Richard Boyle and Witness K make clear public servants face prison for exposing government crime and corruption.

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Being Well-Informed and Managing Stress Is Key When Going to Court

Going to court can be daunting, but here are a few tips to help make the experience as easy as possible.

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