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Alan Jones Arrested on Allegations of Indecent Assault: Support for Victims

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In a story that has sent shockwaves through Australia, renowned former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested on charges of indecently assaulting two men. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred over a decade ago but have only recently come to light. Our law firm is specialised in historic sexual abuse cases, read more on our […]

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Patrick Latham and Tim Raynor Discuss Activist Legal Support with Law Society

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In a recent Law Society Journal article, our Civil Solicitor, Patrick Latham, and Criminal Solicitor, Tim Raynor, shared their unique insights into the critical role of activist legal support in Australia. The article, titled: ‘What is activist legal support?’ As protests for climate action and social justice grow, so do laws imposing severe restrictions on these

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Activist Legal Support

High Court Ruling Over Ankle Bracelets and Curfews Restrictions Released Immigration Detainees

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Australians across the country are discussing the recent decision by the High Court to overturn ankle bracelet and curfew restrictions on former immigration detainees. The developments mark a significant shift in the country’s approach to handling individuals released from indefinite detention. However, the news has sparked widespread reactions, including calls for stronger controls from government

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Comparing privacy rights in Australia with other Countries

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Australian privacy laws have a unique blend of protections that both mirror and diverge from privacy regulations around the world. While there are common threads in safeguarding personal information, Australia’s approach includes distinct provisions that set it apart. Let’s discuss how Australian privacy laws stack up against those of other countries and explore the unique

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Fighting for Justice: More Awards & Sidnie’s Hannah Grundy ABC TV Appearance!

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Happy Halloween Readers! 🦇🎃 Welcome to our October edition of Fighting for Justice! This month has been packed with HUGE news! From a successful awards night with UTS to Sidnie’s prime-time television ABC appearance to discuss the Hannah Grundy case! O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors has been front and centre, fighting for justice, representing our

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UTS Awards

A Cautionary Tale* About Representing Yourself in Court

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Representing yourself in court, a good idea?: When 28-year-old Liam Jameson* found himself charged with a serious traffic offense, he thought that defending himself in court was a good idea. After all, he was convinced he could the situation and avoid a traffic conviction. Unfortunately, like many before him, Liam quickly learned that navigating the

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Representing Yourself in Court

Posting and Boasting About A Crime Now Illegal In NT

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New “Post and Boast” Laws: A Double-Edged Sword in Youth Crime Prevention? In a recent legislative move, the Northern Territory has joined Queensland and New South Wales in criminalizing the act of posting and boasting about a crime on social media. This development, colloquially known as “post and boast” laws, has sparked a heated debate

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Posting and Boasting About A Crime

Justice for Hannah Grundy – A Landmark Victory Against Online Abuse For Our Client

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The case of Hannah Grundy, our client, has gained national attention after it was recently featured in Australian Story: Betrayal. It tells a shocking story of online abuse and AI generated pornographic images. Hannah Grundy on ABC’s Australian Story Our top Criminal Lawyer, Sidnie Sarang, represented Hannah through this harrowing ordeal. Hannah needed legal support

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NT Age of Criminal Responsibility is Lowered to 10: Our View

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This week, the NT Government made a controversial decision. They’ve lowered the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to 10 years old. That’s right—children as young as 10 can now be held responsible for crimes. In summary, this means young children can be arrested, charged, and dragged through the court system, just like adults. Unsurprisingly,

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