Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 17 to 23 March 2025

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

Exorbitant Tobacco Taxes Lead to Organised Crime and Endanger the Public

The recent seizure of a $35 million tobacco crop is the latest example of exorbitant tobacco taxes leading to a burgeoning black market.

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Manslaughter Cannot Be Established Where Another Person Kills Themselves

A defendant cannot be found guilty of manslaughter despite their conduct leading another to accidentally or purposely take their own life.

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Despite Being Backstabbed by the US, Australia May Not Be Permitted to Ditch AUKUS

The US has imposed tariffs despite our nation committing billions for subs, paying $800 million so far for AUKUS and allowing control of Pine Gap.

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Attorney General Takes Bizarre Approach to Protecting Public Service Whistleblowers

Attorney General Mark Dreyfus dropped 5 of the 8 dubious charges brought against the ATO officer who exposed misconduct within the tax office.

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Trump Predictably Stabs Australia in the Back

Despite Australia’s unwavering political, military and financial support to the US, the president has made clear we won’t be exempt from tariffs.

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The Power Lies with the People: Krakouer and Payman on Voting Australia’s Voice

“[W]hen you vote for a minor party, like Australia’s Voice, you aren’t voting for the same old political machinery, you’re voting for real representation.”

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Despite a UN Order, Australia Is Continuing to Deny the Wunna Nyiyaparli Their Existence

The Australian government has ignored a UN order to provide the Wunna Nyiyaparli people with a remedy for mining their sacred lands.

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The People’s Inquiry into Free Speech on Palestine: Interview with National Union of Student’s James McVicar

Students are holding an inquiry into the suppression of political speech by the conflation of criticising Israeli atrocities and antisemitism.

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Dutton Is Set to Go on a Deportation Rampage, Potentially Targeting Pro-Palestinians

The opposition leader has made clear he will push to deport dual nationals and non-citizens over what he sees as ‘antisemitic conduct’.

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NSW Government Refuses to Repeal Hoax-Based Antisemitism Laws

The premier has refused to repeal antisemitism-specific offences, despite the fact they were passed over a fabricated “antisemitic” crimewave.

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