Attorney-General and Defence Minister Must Pay Their Own Legal Costs
The Federal Government has confirmed that neither the taxpayer, nor the Liberal Party, will foot the legal costs incurred by Attorney-General Christian Porter or Federal Defence Minister Linda Reynolds, who have sought legal advice and representation in recent weeks. Ms...
The ‘Rule of Law’ – A Convenient But Misunderstood Excuse
It’s been a month since the first allegations of sexual assault made by Brittany Higgins erupted in Federal Parliament, paving the way for other women to come forward with allegations against the same man. There have also been two allegations...
Morrison Continues to Detain Two Australian-Born Infants on Xmas Island
On 16 February 2021, the Federal Court upheld a previous ruling - contested by Immigration - that found 3-year-old Tamil girl Tharnicaa Murugappan had been denied procedural fairness in regard to her application for a protection visa in the country...
Two More Indigenous People Die In New South Wales Custody
Two Indigenous people have died in custody this month, and the only reason we know about it is because a government official was questioned in Parliament. New South Wales Correctional Services has defended its decision not to release information about...
Defiant Mardi Gras Street Protest Stoplights Ongoing Police Injustice
The late in the day attempt by NSW police to shut down an alternate Mardi Gras march, protesting in support of a broad social justice agenda, sent a clear message as to why such a demonstration was needed 43 years...
Driver Who Filmed Dying Police Officer Pleads Guilty
In April 2020, 42-year old Richard Pusey was pulled over by police while driving his Porsche on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway at speeds of up to 149km/h. After four police officers exited their vehicle - which had parked in an emergency...
Defence Chief Slammed Over Misogynistic Remarks
A former Navy Cadet who was raped repeatedly while in service has responded to a speech given by Australian Defence Force Chief General Angus Campbell, during which he told new recruits that in order to avoid being sexually assaulted, they...
Calls for Independent Inquiry Into Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Nation’s Chief Lawyer
“My guess is that if I were to resign and that set a new standard, there wouldn’t be much need for an attorney general anyway, because there would be no rule of law left to protect in this country,” said...
Doctors Must Be Given Every Opportunity to Attend a Disciplinary Hearing
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) has responsibility for investigating complaints made about health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists. If the HCCC finds a practitioner unfit to practise by reason of, for example, engaging in professional...
Victoria Extends ‘State of Emergency’ for Nine Months
The Victorian Government has extended the jurisdiction’s state of emergency until December 2021, despite falling Covid-19 numbers across the state. Under existing laws, this is the last time a state of emergency can be consecutively used for Covid-19, but there...
