60 Minutes Wasn’t Thinking About the Kids
During the afternoon of the 6th April, ABC online published a story about the 60 Minutes crew being detained in Lebanon while filming a story. The news article reported that foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop was, at the time, seeking...
Domestic Violence Records Now Accessible
New South Wales residents concerned about the risk of domestic violence are now be able to apply to access their partner’s criminal history. In an Australian first, NSW police are now able to reveal convictions related to murder, manslaughter, sexual...
Corruption in Australia on the Rise
Australia’s leading anti-corruption organisation has outlined a range of measures it says are needed for our nation to reclaim its place as a world-leader in fighting corruption. Transparency International Australia (TIA) is concerned by Australia’s drop from sixth to 12th position...
Indigenous deaths in custody – 25 years on from the Royal Commission
An Indigenous family is facing the Coroner’s Court in Queensland, searching for answers about the death of Bradley Coolwell, who died in 2011 after being restrained in Logan Hospital. For Coolwell’s family, hearing accounts of Bradley’s final days has been...
Accused Murderer Visits Dreamworld on Bail
Despite breaching her bail, a mentally impaired Melbourne woman accused of murder has had her bail continued, albeit on tougher conditions. Georgia Fields and two men, Jake Fairest and Warwick Toohey, are accused of murdering Robert Wright, who fell to...
Australian Federal Police Allegedly Threaten Union Official’s Family
Members of the Australian Federal Police have been accused of “cowboy activity” in their dealings with a major trade union, according to a recent complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman. The complaint, made on behalf of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and...
Police Drug Blitz Across Newtown: Politically Motivated?
The NSW Police Force conducted an unprecedented drug detection operation across Newtown last weekend, with reports of sniffer dogs in bars and venues throughout the electorate. According to the ‘Sniff Off’ Facebook page, drug dog units were spotted patrolling Enmore...
Death in Custody: A “White, Middle Class Person” Would Have Been Treated Differently
A former police officer who was shift supervisor at the time 22-year-old woman Ms Dhu died in police custody has given his evidence to the WA Coroner during the inquest into her death, admitting he thought the dying woman was...
New Fines for Cyclists: Fair or Excessive?
With the fine for not wearing one now well over $300, you’d think bike helmets would have quickly become the latest fashion accessory. New fines that came into force about 6 weeks ago have made cycling in New South Wales...
If You Owe Money to Centrelink, Don’t Try to Leave Australia
The Department of Immigration and Border Patrol will soon team up with Centrelink to stop people from leaving the country if they have family assistance or social security debts. The Crackdown Under new legislation, government agencies will work together to...
