Sexual Assault Trials: A recent high-profile rape trial in Sydney has reignited this vital debate. – Are victims of sexual abuse and rape treated fairly within the Australian legal system? Despite decades of legal reforms aimed at protecting survivors, many still feel their voices are drowned out in a process designed to scrutinise their every […]
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The NSW Labor government has taken significant steps to address the critical issue of domestic violence by introducing a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at enhancing protection for victim-survivors. These reforms represent a crucial shift in legal policy and demonstrate the government’s commitment to tackling this pervasive social problem. Hopefully, the NSW domestic violence reforms
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Royal Commissions are a Pillar of Public Inquiry and Accountability in Australia. O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors were involved in the recent Royal Commission into Veterans Suicide. Stay tuned for more on our important work in this Royal Commission. Click here to read more about our other work in Royal Commissions in Australia. Royal Commissions
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This week, we have seen a big win for accused persons’ rights in Australia! The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has made an important ruling in the case of DPP v. Alexander (Pseudonym). Officers imprisoned Alexander, an individual held on remand, alongside convicted prisoners. However, the court found this practice in clear violation
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Our lawyers do a lot of this, but what is meatball lawyering? Meatball lawyering describes the critical role duty lawyers play in the Australian legal system. Our lawyers provide immediate aid to individuals in urgent legal situations. Unlike traditional legal practices, where cases unfold over time, duty lawyers step in during crucial moments, offering fast,
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Is Jack’s Law expansion a double-edged sword? Let’s take a look. So, the recent plan to expand Jack’s Law to include Queensland shopping centres, licensed premises, and entertainment venues has sparked a heated debate. This legislation, initially introduced to combat knife crime, has now broadened its scope. Now, it allows police to conduct warrantless searches
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August was another busy time at the firm for our criminal and civil lawyers. Luckily for you readers, Megan Kirk, our Civil Solicitor, found time to write this thought-provoking piece; The Power of Protest. Be warned, it might challenge your perceptions of public protests … Through her personal experience at a Palestine protest in Sydney,
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In Queensland, the topic of mandatory life sentences for minors convicted of murder has everyone talking. What is your opinion on this difficult debate? Human rights advocates say that the proposed Liberal National Party bill for life sentences for children would contradict Queensland’s Human Rights Act. On Sunday, opposition leader David Crisafulli discussed the “adult
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Controversy around Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn at the Paris Olympics has escalated quickly. The Raygun defamation topic has sparked some interesting questions. It all started with an anonymous online petition against RayGun. However, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has condemned this petition. They called it “vexatious, misleading, and defamatory.” The petition, which has over
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As a resident of New South Wales, it’s important to understand your rights and what to expect in an NSW police interrogation. A police interrogation, or police interview, is a formal process where the police question you about your knowledge of certain events. It is usually related to a criminal investigation. Purpose of a Police
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