With the Palaszczuk government caught out in a lie, meaningful protest seems to be under attack. But what rights do we have, really?
Three years after the Afghan papers story, the army is investigating the claims
The leaker of the documents likened the suppression to “Nazi Germany”, the AFP raided the ABC because of it. Now, finally, the claims of murderous wrongdoing in Afghanistan are set to be investigated.
Van carrying $200 million worth of ice crashes into parked police cars
In what has been labelled the easiest drug busts in history, the NSW police have scored a $200 million drug haul in comical circumstances.
Drivers face fines for ‘normal’ driving behaviour
Drivers have taken to Facebook to excoriate the police, describing how they were fined over their passenger using a tablet. So, is this legal? And if so, how can you contest such a charge?
When is it an offence to use your car horn? A deep dive into legal pedantry
The car horn is one of our greatest allies on the road. However, in some circumstances, it is viewed as an offence. Be alert, but not alarmed.
Victims of sexual abuses can now sue the church
The civil suit raised against George Pell is not an outlier, as the victims of the Catholic Church are now free to sue for damages.
Another catholic priest charged with numerous child sex offences
According to numerous reports, yet another Australian Catholic priest has been arrested for child sex offences dating back to the 1980s.
Queensland lawmakers are refusing us access to our data
In Queensland, lawmakers are refusing citizens the right to access the personal data they hold on. This should bristle, considering the number of police officers misusing their databases.
NSW police officer blackmailed women into having sex
Even before he represented the police, one officer had a scheme to blackmail women into having sex with him. His powers merely gave him greater opportunity.
Top cop sent to prison after using police database for Tinder
One of WA’s premier police officers will spend the next six months in prison after being found guilty of misusing the power he was trusted with.
Our military wants us to tighten control of the Internet
Australia’s foremost military mind wants our government to increase control of the internet for our protection. But should we?
Man pretends to be police officer to bag Maccas discount
Hoping to capitalise on an apparent “police discount”, one Maroubra man attempted to pass himself off as an officer of the law. Did it work? Well…
Woman imprisoned for false sexual assault allegations
A woman from the ACT has been sentenced after manufacturing false allegations of sexual assault against her partner.
Pill testing saves lives, it doesn’t create addicts
After yet another overdose, pill testing must now be seriously considered. Forget the media angles, or the political rhetoric, it works. Simple as that.
Federal MP must hand over documents over police raid on union
Federal member Michaelia Cash just lost her bit to keep the details of the AFP raid on union headquarters a secret, as now she’ll have to turn everything over.
Officer who leaked victim’s address to abusive ex charged, will front court
The QLD police officer that misused his powers has now been charged without fronting court. Despite this, the system continues to protect him.
Our kids may protest, but our laws do not protect them
Yesterday, more school-age children met the government to protest climate change. Disappointingly, no existing laws protect them.
Parking inspectors given powers to issue demerit points
NSW motorists have geared into debate after the government conferred parking inspectors with the power to issue demerit points for certain parking offences.
Is it legal to eat or drink while driving in NSW?
A 19-year old was fined for eating cereal whilst driving and another Perth driver was caught eating behind the wheel not long after – so what are the laws around eating and drinking while driving in NSW?
Victoria announces free public transport for the disadvantaged
In a forward-thinking move, Victoria will now allow their most disadvantaged citizens to use the state’s public transport system free of charge.
After the strawberries, food contamination laws are set to be strengthened
In the wake of the national strawberry crisis, the punishment those who contaminate food is now rather serious indeed.
UK may ban “secret” Facebook groups
In a move now under consideration, the UK may outlaw secret groups on Facebook. It sounds a lot like the muffling the free speech under the guise of progress.
