Welfare Not Warfare: NUS Education Officer Xavier Dupé on Students Rejecting Militarisation Over Society
The Morrison government had already kicked the Australian constituency in the guts in September 2021, when it announced that we were entering a new security arrangement with the US and UK, known as AUKUS, which includes acquiring new submarines that require...
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 3 to 9 July 2023
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles: New Criminal Offences Relating to Possessing or Using Knives in NSW Offences relating to possessing or using knives in public places are now contained in...
Robodebt Commission Recommends Criminal Charges Against Those Responsible
Robodebt was a scheme engineered and implemented by senior federal politicians and bureaucrats to illegally extort money from thousands of the most vulnerable members of our society, leading many into depression and driving some to suicide. In 2019, the Federal...
Criminal Offences Related To Unlawful Gambling in NSW
Whether it’s placing a bet at the track or trying your luck with the pokies, many Australians enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment. However, the lawfulness if gambling in NSW is tightly regulated, with unlawful gambling operations carrying strict...
How is Forensic Chemistry Used in Criminal Law?
Forensic scientists utilise a variety of techniques to assist in investigations, spanning such diverse scientific disciplines as medical pathology, ballistics, botany, serology and molecular biology. Chemistry is also a discipline heavily used during criminal investigations. Here’s what you need to...
Canadian Court Rules That a ‘Thumbs Up’ Emoji Can Validate a Contract
It’s hard not to love the emoji - it’s a cute, quick and easy way to communicate. And tech providers are coming up with new ideas all the time to keep us amused as we stay in touch with each...
In What Circumstances Can a Judge Direct a Jury to Acquit the Defendant?
A judge who was presiding over the jury trial of a Victorian police officer this week has taken the decision regarding guilt or innocence away from the jurors, directing them to return an acquittal on all assault charges and thereby...
Ben & Jerry’s Founder Arrested for Protesting the Prosecution of Julian Assange
The founder of ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s has been arrested for protesting against the continuing prosecution of Julian Assange by the United States Government. On 6 July 2023, Ben Cohen was leading a small group of protesters, along...
Will New Federal Laws Protect Us From Disinformation or Serve to Silence Political Dissent?
The freedom of expression the internet has brought to the global community has always posed an issue for governments, as the information they disseminate can now more easily and openly be questioned and critiqued. This is especially so in this...
Proposed New Laws Would Make It Legal to Possess and Grow Cannabis at Home
Sparking up a reefer in the privacy of your own living room has been legal in Canberra since 31 January 2020. And residents of the Australian Capital Territory have been able to grow their own cannabis plants lawfully at home as well,...
