The Futile War on Drugs Continues to Fuel Violent Crime and Endanger the Public
New South Wales police are claiming that recent raids on 20 homes across Sydney in which ‘underworld figures’ are believed to reside has effectively dismantled an alleged organised crime network labelled as ‘The Commission’. However, there are fears the raids...
The Offence of Aggravated Sexual Intercourse in Company in New South Wales
Three men who were found guilty of sexually assaulting three women during a Bucks weekend in Newcastle are awaiting their penalties after sentencing submissions were made before the New South Wales District Court. The men - 30-year olds Andrew David...
What is the Likely Penalty for Robbery Offences in New South Wales?
A Sydney man is facing charges of aggravated robbery, police pursuit, and take & drive conveyance over allegations he forcibly took a taxi from a driver. Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were patrolling Merrylands in Western Sydney at...
Appeals to the District Court Against Local Court Convictions in NSW
A former NRL player who went on to become a professional boxer has successfully appealed his conviction over allegations of breaking and entering, with the appeal court finding ‘suspicion is no substitute for proof’. In the Local Court A magistrate...
The Legal Defence of Mental Health or Cognitive Impairment in NSW
The tragic deaths of two young boys in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales has raised more questions than answers, as their mother remains under police guard in hospital suffering from self-inflicted stab wounds. Those questions include: is...
Life Imprisonment Without Parole: Is It Ever in the Interests of the Community?
The sentencing of 33-year old Justin Laurens Stein to life in prison without parole for the January 2022 murder of 9-year old schoolgirl Charlise Mutton at Stein’s family home at Mount Wilson in the New South Wales Blue Mountains has...
Parole in New South Wales: What Are the Benefits and Risks of Granting Parole?
A recent decision to grant parole to a murderer who attempted to sexually assault a woman when he was last paroled has many up in arms. But while the decision by the NSW State Parole Authority to release convicted murderer...
Should There Be a Ban on Publishing the Identity of Non-Convicted Defendants?
A promising young rugby union player is facing a jury trial over allegations he exchanged sexually explicit images and engaged in sexual conduct with two underage girls. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions alleges that the now 23-year...
How to Vary the Conditions of an Apprehended Violence Order in New South Wales
Apprehended Violence Orders in New South Wales, or AVOs, are ostensibly a means by which to ensure the safety of a person at risk of personal or domestic violence is protected. However, there are instances whereby a person against whom...
The Right to Disconnect in Australia: What Does it All Mean?
Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 brought about by the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023 will mean that from 26 August 2024, employees in businesses which employ more than 15 employees (non-small businesses) will have the...
