The Right to Legal Representation in Serious Criminal Cases
A group of religious adherents who are facing serious criminal charges over the death of an eight-year old girl in Queensland have refused to engage legal representation. The case raises important questions around the right to a fair trial, whether...
Queensland Police Commissioner Bows to Police Union by Backflipping on Chokehold Directive
The Head of the Queensland Police Union (QPU), Ian Leavers, has told the state’s police officers they can defy a direction issued by Queensland Police Commissioner, Katarina Carroll, to prohibit the use of potentially deadly ‘chokeholds’ on members of the...
NSW Police Officers Charged with Perverting the Course of Justice
Two New South Wales police officers have been charged with perverting the course of justice and will appear in the Mt Druitt Local Court on 21 June 2023. The officers - a man and a woman both aged in their...
Jarryd Hayne Sentenced for Sexual Assault, Again
Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to four years and nine months for sexual assault, with a minimum term of three years. As he has already spent roughly nine months behind bars, he will be eligible to apply for release on...
Firearm Suppression Orders and Firearm Prohibition Orders in New South Wales
The year 2021 marked the 25th ‘anniversary’ of the Port Arthur Massacre - the day Martin Bryant killed 35 people and left 18 people injured in a mass shooting undertaken with a gun he bought without a license. It was...
Can I Drive in New South Wales on an Overseas Driver Licence?
Visitors from overseas can drive in New South Wales with an overseas licence, but there are special conditions if doing so, and an overseas license is only permitted for a specific period of time. The general rule across the board...
Class Action Commenced Over Covid-19 Vaccine Injuries
A class action against the Australian Government over Covid-19 vaccination injuries has been filed in the Federal Court. More than 500 people are part of the class action, filed against (at least) the Australian Government, the Department of Health and...
Conditional Release Orders in New South Wales
Former NRL star Brett Stewart has pleaded guilty to cocaine possession. The Former Manly Sea Eagles star and part-time coach was arrested last month after police witnessed him making an illegal drug deal on a suburban street on the Northern...
Should Those Involved in Tax Fraud Schemes be Sent to Prison?
Lauren Cranston will spend at least five years behind bars for her role in the hundred million dollar Plutus Payroll tax fraud scheme. The 30-year old is the daughter of Michael Cranston, a former deputy commissioner of the Australian Taxation...
Can I Be Fined for Not Stopping at a Yellow Traffic Light in NSW?
Many drivers typically think that the yellow traffic light, sometimes known as the ‘amber light’ is a bit of a ‘grey’ area in terms of traffic offences. Some believe it’s ok to go through, others believe that you need to...
