Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 6 to 12 January 2025

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

Pro-Palestinians March on Gadigal to End Genocide for 65th Week: In Photos

The rally marched through Sydney city for the 65th week in a row to call for an end to the Gaza genocide.

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The Fact an Offence Reduces the Likelihood of Parole is a Mitigating Factor on Sentence

The appeal could found that the reduced likelihood of achieving parole due to the commission of a fresh offence is a mitigating factor during sentencing.

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Dutton’s Racist Politicking Is Concerning in the Context of Potential Prime Ministership

With a federal election looming, the prospect of a divisive bigot heading the nation is of increasing concern.

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Kostakidis Hasn’t Apologised for Criticising Israel on X, Despite The Australian’s Assertion

The Murdoch media falsely claimed the veteran journalist had apologised for being critical of Israel’s genocidal conduct.

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The Demonisation of Antiwar Activists Is Afoot, Explains Wage Peace’s Margaret Pestorius

The peace activist was presented in court as a ‘fanatic’ for protesting against the manufacture of weapons intended for use in the commission of war crimes.

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Northern Territory Bail Reforms Target First Nations Youths, Warns Justice Not Jails

The newly passed bail laws are likely to result in more kids being trapped in the cycle of crime, rather than diverted towards the right path.

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The Chilling Effect of the NSW Antiprotest Regime Appears to Be Waning

Activists are undeterred by the harsh criminal sanctions introduced by the Coalition and expanded by Labor for conduct relating to nonviolent protest.

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Rising Islamophobia Goes Unchecked, Asserts Egyptian Mother from Bankstown Kmart Attack

While politicians, police and the mainstream media demonise and target those critical of Israel, there is a deafening silence over Islamophobic attacks.

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Australia’s Chief Lawmaker to Travel to Israel to Absolve Atrocities and Appease War Criminals

Our attorney-general is being sent to Israel in order to bolster relations with those allegedly responsible for war crimes including genocide.

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