New safeguards for criminal defence lawyers
Criminal defence lawyers in NSW will now have greater protection from threats and reprisals after new laws passed in Parliament this week, affording them the…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
The US Supreme Court: A rogue court in a fragile democracy
The latest American polls show confidence in the US Supreme Court has plummeted, and this, according to a leading legal academic, was brought into sharp relief…
By Keely McDonough - 5 min read
NSW passes landmark coercive control reform
The NSW Government’s landmark coercive control bill has overcome its final hurdle, passing Parliament after two-and-a-half years of “unprecedented” community consultation and inquiry.
By Keely McDonough - 2 min read
Former lawyer discovers likely tomb of Cleopatra
Dr Kathleen Martinez, a criminal lawyer turned archaeologist, may be close to finding Cleopatra’s lost tomb after discovering a 1.3km tunnel under an ancient temple…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Medibank breach ransom revealed and NSW agencies forced to report hacks
With millions of Australians living out their worst data breach nightmares following the unscrupulous hack on Medibank, the NSW Government will introduce a Bill to…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
New book reveals tips for interviewing vulnerable suspects
A new book co-authored by some of Australia’s leading academics in psychology and criminology, aims to challenge stereotypes about criminal suspects and create a fairer…
By Keely McDonough - 4 min read
Trouble looms for Democrats as US voters head to the polls
The US midterm elections are nearing and according to President Joe Biden, the looming contest for control of the House, the Senate and governorships around…
By Joseph Friedman - 4 min read
Courts upgraded to support victims of domestic and sexual violence
Critical upgrades have been made to 45 courthouses across metropolitan and regional NSW, as part of a $9 million investment to create safe spaces for…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
New podcast provides window into the NSW justice system
Have you ever felt confused by the reasoning behind sentencing practices in the criminal justice system? A new podcast by the NSW Sentencing Council has…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 3 min read
‘Solid and sensible’: Key Federal budget takeaways for the legal profession
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the Albanese Government’s first Budget in office since victory in May – and Labor’s first in almost a…
By Keely McDonough - 8 min read