Criminal Defence
Press Release – Benjamin Batterham Found Not Guilty by Newcastle Jury
Benjamin Batterham, now 36 years old, was at his home, in Hamilton, an inner city suburb of Newcastle, having drinks with a friend in the early…
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Criminal Defence
Four Corners: Bill Spedding, Wrong Man Targeted in William Tyrrell Case, Speaks Out
On Monday, ABC TV’s Four Corners program will reveal how a man was wrongly accused in the William Tyrrell investigation. William Tyrrell disappearance leads to suspicion…
Criminal Defence
Residents of Yirrkala Aboriginal community and Channel Seven head to mediation in defamation case
Media Release – 16/09/2019 Members of a Yolngu community in Arnhem Land will attempt to mediate their defamation and racial discrimination case against Channel Seven later…
Criminal Defence
Police don’t always meet legal criteria for strip-searches, report finds
The prevalence of unlawful strip-searches conducted by NSW police is an absolute disgrace. A recent UNSW Law School report has revealed 91% of strip searches were…
Criminal Defence
Indigenous woman Naomi Williams “let down” by Australia’s health system
The inquest into the death of Naomi Williams, and her unborn child, has highlighted the poor quality and treatment of Indigenous people in Australia’s health system.…
Criminal Defence
Dog Days Are Not Over
With over 17% of drug dog inspections escalating to strip-searches by NSW police, the bark is worse than the bite. Police drug sniffer dogs have drawn…
Criminal Defence
The Roll-Out of Police Drones in Melbourne
In another step towards a Big Brother state, the Victorian Government will roll out police drones to monitor crowds at major Melbourne events. Following the launch…
Criminal Defence
Stripped away of their rights, dignity and clothing: The strip search problem targeting young people in NSW
The scenario is a simple one. You’ve just finished a long, hard day at work or school and begin your journey home. Suddenly, your normal journey…
Criminal Defence
Australian Government Proposes New ‘Big Brother’ World
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Black Mirror, you know the possible risks and dangers that could arise from cyber-technology. With unanticipated twists and turns,…
Defamation
Dylan Voller Wins Landmark Social Media Defamation Case
Media Release - 24/06/2019 Former youth detainee Dylan Voller launched defamation action against three media organisations over comments made by public users on the respective Facebook…
Criminal Defence
Channel 7 Hosed-out in Yirrkala Community Case
MEDIA RELEASE – 13/06/2019 On 13 March 2018 on its Sunrise Breakfast program, Channel Seven broadcasted a segment with the title, “Aboriginal Adoption, Proposal for White…
Criminal Defence
Serious Corruption Findings Against Prison Guards
Six prison officers in New South Wales could face criminal charges after being found to have engaged in serious abuse towards inmates. The Independent Commission Against…
