What is ‘Reckless Indifference to Human Life’?
A Queensland mother who left her two babies sleeping in a car on a hot summer’s day has been committed to stand trial for murder. It is alleged Kerri-Ann Conley left her two young daughters, Darcey, aged two, and Chloe-Ann,...
George Floyd’s Killer Sentenced
45-year old Derek Chauvin was found guilty by a 12-member jury in April 2021 of second-and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter, after kneeling on 46-year old George Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Mr Floyd repeatedly...
We Are All Friendlyjordies: The Systematic Silencing of Dissent
In line with the new norm for Coalition ministers, NSW deputy premier John Barilaro filed to sue Friendlyjordies presenter, Jordan Shanks, for defamation on 27 May, claiming the YouTube political satirist portrayed him as being corrupt in two video clips...
The New COVID Rules in Greater Sydney: Masks, Restrictions and Penalties
As a result of new Covid cases in Sydney, New South Wales Health has issued a new public health order, which is currently in effect. Focus on enforcement NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned that police will be strictly enforcing...
Weinstein Faces Further Sexual Assault Charges
A New York judge has paved the way for Harvey Weinstein to be extradited from prison in New York to California to face further charges. The former Hollywood movie producer and co-founder of the Miramax film studio, which prodiced blockbusters...
Witness K Sentenced for Exposing Crimes of Australian Government
Former senior ASIS intelligence officer Witness K was given a three month suspended sentence on 18 June, after having plead guilty to revealing classified government information that he’d acquired via his employment with the nation’s chief foreign spying agency. Witness...
Removing Speed Camera Warning Signs: A Cash Cow for the Government
Government revenue from speeding fines has soared since its decision to remove warning signs for speed cameras. Late last year, the NSW Government decided to remove speed camera signs, to strip back vehicle markings and increase the time police and...
Police Fear Gang War in Sydney
New South Wales Police fear that the recent killing of 34-year old Bilal Hamze could escalate further violent crime and gang wars on Sydney streets. Bilal Hazme, the cousin of Brothers 4 Life Founder Bassam Hazme, was shot in a...
Sydney Criminal Lawyer Vows to Fight Charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault
Sydney Criminal Lawyer Steven Mercael is currently on bail and continues to practise as a defence lawyer, as he awaits his trial which is scheduled to commence in February 2021. Mr Mercael’s criminal defence team applied to have his name...
What is a Pecuniary Penalty Order in New South Wales?
A man has been fined $11,000 for stealing more than 12 tonnes of fish from the drought-stricken Darling River. Shaun Russsell Cox stole the fish from the Darling River in NSW between Wentworth and Wilcannia and then sold the fish...
