The Australian Labor Party was elected in May with one of its key policies to enact a federal corruption watchdog. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised to enact the legislation by the end of the year. However, the precise terms of the legislation are yet to be settled. In 2019, Independent MP Helen Haines introduced an
New South Wales Police strip-searched thousands during the pandemic suggesting they continue to misunderstand their own powers. NSW Police carried out more than 4,400 strip-searches over two years since the start of the pandemic. They made over 100 searches on children. This is despite continued findings against the NSWPF on their unlawful strip-searching practices. Over
The Law On Recording Devices in NSW What are recording devices? In New South Wales, the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (‘the SDA’) regulates the use of any recording devices. This includes the use, installation and maintenance of a listening device to record, monitor or listen to a private conversation. Pursuant to the SDA, a surveillance
How to apply for an annulment application in NSW: Everything you need to know What is an annulment application? If you do not appear in Court for your Hearing or Sentence, the Local Court can still convict and/or sentence you under s 196 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW). If you are not at
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee expressed that as Clive Palmer rejected Mark McGowan’s offer to settle back in December last year, Palmer would need to pay part of McGowan’s defamation costs. “Both men went too far in their political jousting and both men litigated, but only one was willing to draw back and avoid the
More than 6000 prison guards across NSW are on strike today after prosecutors upgraded a charge against their colleague to murder. Wiradjuri man Dwayne Johnstone was killed in 2019 while running from prison guards after a stay at Lismore Base Hospital. Public Service Association general secretary Stewart Little said members would strike from 6am on
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