The Offence of Juror Misconduct in New South Wales
The trial of two men accused of sexual assault has been vacated and a fourth trial ordered as a result of a ‘flagrant breach’ of the trial judge’s directions, which was found to have amounted to juror misconduct. The jury...
What is a ‘Stay of Proceedings’ in New South Wales?
Former rugby league player Chris Dawson will stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife Lynette Dawson 40 years ago. Mr Dawson pleaded not guilty to murder charges laid against him in 2018. He was scheduled to stand trial in February...
Married At First Sight Nude Photo Sharing Scandal: Was a Crime Committed?
For some, nothing makes for better reality TV than a bitter dispute between contestants. But in the current series of Married At First Sight, a long-standing argument between two participants could potentially land them on the wrong side of the...
Former NRL Player Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault
Former NRL player Tristan Sailor has been found not guilty of aggravated sexual assault. The jury took less than two and a half hours to return the verdict, in a Downing Centre District Court trial which spanned past several weeks. ...
‘The Slap’ – Would Criminal Charges Have Been Filed if it Happened in Australia?
It’s the slap that has the world talking, debating, asking questions: Staged or unstaged? Justified or unjustified? Chauvinism at play or a family man just protecting his loved-one? A comedian just doing his job or a weasel that crossed the...
Criminal Offences Relating to Filicide in New South Wales
The coronial inquest into the death of Hannah Clarke is well underway in Queensland. Over the past few weeks, the inquest has heard evidence of Hannah’s former partner’s violent tendencies, his increasingly erratic behaviour, the numerous formal complaints made by...
The Historical Offence of Act of Indecency in New South Wales
The New South Wales Premier has demanded the resignation of former Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward, who has been charged with historical sexual abuse offences. The 40-year old member for Kiama stepped down from his portfolio...
Friendlyjordies Producer May Sue the NSW Police Force
Friendlyjordies producer Kristo Langker is considering civil proceedings against the New South Wales Police Force, after all charges were dropped against him over allegations he stalked or intimidated former deputy premier John Barilaro. Mr Langkar was arrested in June 2021...
Hillsong Church Admits Founder’s ‘Indiscretions’
Hillsong Church has admitted to a global staff meeting that its founder Brian Houston made ‘indiscretions’ against two women. The announcement was made by the current head of the organisation, Phil Dooley, at an extraordinary meeting of 800 global staff...
Sydney Man Charged with Defrauding Elderly Women
The New South Wales Police Force has issued a fresh scam warning after the arrest of a 46-year old western Sydney man accused of defrauding elderly women of their life savings. The women, which include one aged 74 and another...
