Abolish the Monarchy: FISTT’s Lynda-June Coe on Protesting the British Crown
The outpouring of grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the saturation media coverage, the closure of parliaments and the establishment of an official day of mourning, have all raised serious questions about the polity that goes by...
Queensland Police Commissioner Under Fire For Failing to Implement Reforms
When Katarina Carroll was first appointed as Queensland’s Police Commissioner on 8 July 2019, it was a ray of hope in the eyes of many. She is the first female in the top job and promised to implement sweeping reforms...
Australian Study Confirms Link Between Violence in the Home and Sexual Offending
New research by Griffith University in Queensland has confirmed that which may seem obvious to many: that boys who have been exposed to violence in the home are far more likely to commit sexual offences. The research emphasises two important...
“A Legacy of Deprivation”: The Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Right now, there are a lot of Australians mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But, at the same time, a large portion of the nation is questioning the depth of significance her death has had upon our country, which...
NSW Coroner to Investigate Case of First Nations Man Sent Home from Hospital to Die
Ricky “Dougie” Hampson Junior presented to Dubbo Hospital one night in August 2021, complaining of severe stomach pain and then spent the next 18 hours in the care of staff, prior to being sent home to die without treatment. The...
When Can the Government Order an Additional Public Holiday?
It is well-known that pursuant to section 5 of the Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW), and equivalent state and territory legislation across the nation, a public holiday has been declared for Thursday, 22 September 2022 to mourn the death of...
Free Ned Kelly: An Interview With the Indefinitely Detained Iranian Asylum Seeker
Right now, Ned Kelly Emeralds is being detained in Australian onshore immigration detention for a tenth year, with no clear end in sight. The Iranian refugee, who fled persecution in his homelands, arrived in Australian waters back in 2013. In 2019,...
Professor Launches Legal Proceedings Against Queensland Police
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal is currently deliberating upon a case brought by renowned author, academic and activist Professor Chelsea Watego against two Queensland police officers, accusing them of discrimination perpetrated during an arrest. On arrival at a Brisbane nightclub...
Police Threaten to Taser Father at His Home Over Alleged Driving Offence
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has come under fire for attending a father’s home and threatening him with a taser, over an alleged driving offence, which was later thrown out of court when police failed to produce any evidence. Video...
Road Safety Body Proposes Driving Ban on Males Under 21
A peak road safety body is calling on the New South Wales State Government to prohibit males from being issued with driver licences before they reach the age of 21 years. The proposal by The Australasian College of Road Safety...
