Police Fatally Shoot 11-Month Old Dog: ‘Justice for Hulk’
On 10 October, police paid a visit to the home of 23-year-old Daniel Still following claims that he had threatened people at Lake Macquarie. When they arrived, Mr Still’s dog, 11-month-old Hulk, defended his territory and allegedly attacked the officer...
Police Officer Keeps Job After Abusing Aboriginal Man
Earlier this week, we published a blog about a police officer who was suspended on full pay but kept his job after being found guilty of stalking and harassing a woman. Sadly, it appears that some police officers feel that...
Police Taser Man then Delete the Footage
Extra police powers introduced in 2013 allow Queensland officers to stop, detain and search a person without a warrant for “anything that may provide evidence of the commission of an offence” if they have a “reasonable suspicion” that the person...
Judges Naming and Shaming Offenders
We have previously written about creative and unusual punishments handed down by judges, including Judge Michael Cicconetti who forced shoplifters to wear signs in front of the businesses they stole from. Cicconetti is well known for his unconventional sentences. In...
Wrongfully Convicted Man Dies After 30 Years in Prison
Jeweller Isadore Rozeman was working in his antique store late one night, when a group of men entered through the back door, stole jewellery and knocked him to the floor. One of the assailants then mercilessly put a pistol to...
‘How to Steal Guide’ – Free Speech or Illegally Inciting Crime?
The fascinating ‘Rabelais case’ explores the limitations on freedom of speech within our democratic society - raising the interesting question of whether the ‘freedom’ extends to publishing tips on engaging in illegal activity. The Story In 1995, a newspaper by...
‘Stalker’ Police Officer Keeps Job
Police are supposed to keep our streets safe and protect us from harm - but unfortunately, some officers continue to act outside the law. News emerged recently that a Victorian police officer who was found guilty of stalking a woman...
Police Officer Capsicum Sprays Puppies
A regional NSW police officer has been caught out on camera spraying puppies with his capsicum spray. And despite being caught on camera, he refuses to take responsibility for it. At the time the officer came to the house of...
New Laws Against Hate Speech
“There is a fine line between hate speech and free speech. Free speech encourages debate whereas hate speech incites violence” - Newton Lee. Earlier this week, the Facebook page of Australian retailer David Jones exploded in a barrage of abuse...
Police tweet about woman being fined for stealing tampons
An Aboriginal woman in Western Australia was fined $500 for stealing a box of tampons worth $6.75. The woman took the tampons from a service station, and was caught on camera. She told police that she was stealing the tampons...
