Government’s Disaster Payments Labelled ‘An Insult’
With large parcels of Sydney, the Hunter Valley and surrounding areas under water during the past few weeks, devastated by flood for the second time in several months, the Albanese Government has responded by offering a $1,000 emergency payment for...
Man Acquitted of Police Killings After 22 Years Behind Bars
A man who was convicted of killing two police officers has been acquitted after spending 22 years behind bars. Jason Roberts was just 17 years old when Victorian police officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller were murdered at Moorabbin, 15...
Government Scraps Paid Pandemic Leave
Covid-19 case numbers are still peaking across the country and it is still against the law for anyone who tests positive to the virus not to self-isolate. Despite this the Federal Government is scrapping paid pandemic leave. A $750 payment...
Tennis Star Accused of Domestic Violence
Australian Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been accused of domestic violence by his former girlfriend. Mr Kyrgios is due to appear in court in the ACT Magistrates’ Court next month, facing charges of assault that relate to an alleged incident...
Bullying and Harassment are Rife in the Legal Profession
Tackling sexual harassment and bullying in the legal profession is a high priority for regulators in Australia according to a research report published by the International Bar Association (IBA) this month. The International Bar Association (IBA) is the world’s leading...
Local Court to Require Attendances in Person
New Local Court rules in relation to Covid19 came into effect earlier this month, and include all Local Court sittings, including criminal and civil cases. At the height of the pandemic, many court matters were being handled ‘remotely’ that is...
The Offence of Child Neglect in New South Wales
Twelve members of a religious group in Queensland are facing serious criminal charges, including murder charges, after an eight-year old girl became critically ill and died when they allegedly withdrew her medication. Elizabeth Struhs died in January 2022 after the...
Jarryd Hayne Fan Sues for Defamation
A fan of former NRL star Jarryd Hayne, Mr Mina Greiss, is suing Channel 7 after it published articles claiming he spat at Hayne’s accuser outside of the Newcastle District Courthouse after his idol was sentenced for sexual assault. At...
Social Justice Advocate Appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW
Her Honour Judge Dina Yehia SC has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales today. Judge Yehia has many years of experience in criminal law. She is also a tireless campaigner for social...
R Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking
R & B Singer R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking women and girls. The charges relate to his use of managers and aides to meet girls and keep them obedient - an operation...
