Royal Commissions
Juvenile Justice Done Wrong, and How to Do It Right
Before the Northern Territory Royal Commission begins in October, let’s take a short breather to remind ourselves what it is we’re examining. Don Dale showed us…
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Australia’s Shame: An ABC 4 Corners investigation with O’Brien Solicitors
Australia's Shame: We're very proud to have worked with Caro Meldrum-Hanna and the 4 Corners team on this exposé of child abuse within Northern Territory juvenile detention.…
Royal Commissions
The importance of the work of the Royal Commission
A few sentences is not enough to communicate the full horror of Ken McIlwain’s experience, so instead we will give a mechanical retelling of his story.…
Criminal Defence
Royal Commission: Peter O’Brien Examines Cardinal Pell
Last Thursday, Peter O'Brien assisted the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse during the questioning of Cardinal George Pell. Peter’s examination was remarkable for…
Criminal Defence
Can the Australian Crime Commission or NSW Crime Commission prosecute me?
No. The Commissions investigate crime and then brief the Department of Public Prosecutions to prosecute. Do I need a criminal defence lawyer if the Australian or…
