“People of Faith Aren’t Being Discriminated Against”: An Interview With Father Rod Bower
In December 2017, literally days after marriage equality was passed, then treasurer Scott Morrison announced that he’d be pushing for laws in 2018 that prevented discrimination against Christians and those of other religious faiths. “Where I think people are being...
Transformation Through Telling: An Interview Ngikalikarra Media’s Alexander Hayes
The Church of England Boys’ Society was an outreach program of the Anglican Church that involved adults running weekly meetings and weekend activities for young members of the faith. The organisation was at its height during the 1970s and 80s....
The Rules for Changing a Plea from Guilty to Not Guilty
On 30 June 2004, Raymond Wong pleaded guilty before a magistrate in the Sydney Local Court to one count of committing an act of indecency, contrary to repealed section 61N of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). At the time, Wong...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 29 July to 4 August 2019
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: Justified or a Step Too Far? Sydney Council Bans Smoking in Public North Sydney Council has banned smoking in public places. Click here to read...
The Offence of Graffiti in New South Wales
A mural depicting a satanic figure hovering over a kneeling, handcuffed George Pell in a prison tracksuit has been removed from privately-owned premises. The mural, created by Australian artist Scott Marsh, was painted on property of owned by Wilson Parking...
Section 7 Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 | Offence of Unauthorised Possession or Use of Prohibited Weapon
Unauthorised Possession or Use of a Prohibited Weapon is an offence under Section 7 of the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable...
Section 60 Firearms Act 1996 | Disposal of Firearms by Unauthorised Persons
Section 60 of the Firearms Act 1996 is Disposal of Firearms by Unauthorised Persons and is extracted below. If you are charged with a firearms-related offence, or wish to seek general advice about your rights and responsibilities under the Firearms...
It’s Time to End Morrison’s Religious Privilege Crusade
Morrison’s religious discrimination legislation could be brought to federal parliament as early as next week. The Pentecostal PM wants to prevent discrimination against the only institutions in the nation that have the right to discriminate incorporated into both federal and...
Taking to the Streets in Protest? Know Your Rights Beforehand
The mid-April climate emergency protests in London shut down parts of the city for over a week. Instigated by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) movement, these acts of nonviolent civil disobedience led to the arrests of over 1,000 protesters. And local...
Folau, Morrison and the Christian Right to Discriminate
The PM’s pet campaign to protect religious freedoms has recently converged with the media focus around Israel Folau’s sacking over his vilification of LGBTIQ people, which has brought the national debate to a head over whether Christians have the right...
