Australia: The Defamation Capital of the World
The high-profile defamation proceedings between Hollywood star Johnny Depp and his former wife, actor Amber Heard, was followed by millions around the globe. The story so far Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know Mr Depp commenced civil...
Dictator Dutton’s Disdain for Democracy: Part 1, Building the Surveillance State
Peter Dutton confirmed his candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party this week, and the public relations campaign to ‘soften’ his image has gone into overdrive. The so-called ‘hardman of politics’ says he is keen to show the public...
ATO Investigates 40,000 Aussies Over Alleged Tax Fraud Scheme
The ATO has more than 40,000 Australians in its sights, as it begins investigating what it says is a fraudulent scheme that’s cost the community around $850 million. Individuals warned they are responsible for their conduct The scheme, promoted through...
Police Officer Sent to Prison Over Fatal Collision
An officer who crashed while speeding to a non-urgent call killing a man and leaving his wife with permanent injuries has been sentenced to three years in prison. Former Tasmanian police officer, Aaron Bonner, was responding to a non-urgent call...
Disturbing New Crime Trend Goes Viral on Social Media
The New South Wales Police Force has established a dedicated unit to investigate and prosecute a new criminal craze that is said to have been sweeping through the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area in recent weeks. According to police, young...
Chris Dawson to Face Judge-Alone Trial for the Alleged Murder of his Wife
The former footballer and high school teacher is facing criminal proceedings for the alleged murder of his wife, who mysteriously disappeared in 1982. Since Lynnette Dawson’s disappearance, there have been two coronial inquests and several police investigations, as well as...
When Can Police ‘Caution’ a Young Person in New South Wales?
The mother of a teenage girl who was subjected to an unprovoked attack by a group of teens has expressed disappointment the perpetrators were cautioned rather than charged by police. Savage attack 14-year old Amber Saied and a friend left...
The Offence of Giving False or Misleading Information in New South Wales
Three-year old William Tyrrell disappeared without a trace in 2014 from his foster grandmother’s home in Kendall in New South Wales wearing a spiderman costume. His disappearance sparked one of the most expansive and resourced manhunts in Australia’s history, led...
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...
