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Horrific Recording of Disability Carer Abusing Disabled Child
An audio recording obtained by the ABC reveals the horrific abuse that occurs within the disability care sector. Horrific recording reveals abuse of disabled boy The…
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Criminal Defence
Police Watchlist Targeting Children needs to be Removed
In an earlier article this year, we wrote about a secret police watchlist called the Suspect Target Management Plan (STMP). The STMP is a list that…
Criminal Defence
The Impact of Trauma on the Legal Process
New laws have been introduced in New South Wales to help juries understand the impact of trauma on victims of sexual assault. What is trauma? An…
Criminal Defence
Alleged Criminal Syndicate Charged with Dishonesty Offences
Several individuals have been arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in a wide-ranging scam that was run from inside an immigration detention centre. Criminal syndicate…
refugees
Myanmar Military Accused of Genocide and Crimes against Humanity
In August 2017, the Myanmar military launched violent attacks against the Rohingya people, an ethnic minority in the country. These “clearance operations” have resulted in an…
Criminal Defence
Push for Pill Testing after Defqon.1 Deaths
An annual music festival has ended with the tragic deaths of two young people and several people hospitalised for suspected drug overdoses. Defqon.1, a Sydney hardstyle…
Royal Commissions
Royal Commission into Australia’s Aged Care Sector
If you have a loved-one living in an aged-care facility, keep your eyes out for the upcoming Royal Commission into Australia’s Aged Care Sector that has…
Criminal Defence
Criminal Charges Arising out of the Banking Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has revealed that financial institutions engaged in misconduct and conduct falling below acceptable…
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National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is prevalent across Australian workplaces Every person has the right to work in a safe environment that is free from harassment. The unfortunate reality…
Criminal Defence
Successful $3.7M Defamation Claim against Radio Broadcaster
Radio broadcaster Alan Jones and his Sydney radio station 2GB’s licensee Harbour Radio and 4BC have been ordered to pay $3.7 million in damages for defamatory statements…
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Survivor of Historical Child Abuse Receives $1 Million Settlement
We can represent you in a civil claim against an institution for historical child abuse. The article below sets out a recent case in the news…
Royal Commissions
Banking Royal Commission – Insurance
Many Australians take out insurance expecting to be protected in unforeseen circumstances, whether it is to do with their health, travel, car or life situations. However,…
