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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…
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…
Peter O'Brien, our Principal Solicitor, comments on the Queensland watch house footage: "This is disgusting and vile treatment of vulnerable children, of the likes royal commissions…
A recent case about a Queensland sexual assault has raised significant concerns about the treatment of children in the state's watch houses. According to reports, authorities…
Historical institutional sexual abuse has left deep and enduring scars on its victims in Australia. The long-term impacts of such abuse are profound, affecting not only…
Child sexual abuser preys on indigenous boys in Dubbo and other towns including Bourke and Gilgandra Since April 2018, the NSW Education Department has paid millions…
O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors are supporting the Amnesty International campaign and petition to stop NT police transporting children in "police cages". This practise is a breach…
The George Pell decision will have a deleterious impact on victims of childhood sexual abuse in profound ways. The high-profile nature of the proceedings means the decision will…
In a much-anticipated decision, the High Court has today delivered judgment for the appeal of Cardinal George Pell, the highest ranking Catholic official to ever be…
The law relating to tendency and coincidence evidence has recently been amended in NSW in a very significant way, in particular for child sexual assault offences.…
We recently had an question asked to us via our Facebook page by a concerned mother: What would you tell a child to do if they…
Details of the widespread use of ‘spit hoods’ in the Adelaide Youth Training Centre have been released today in a report published by the South Australian…
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