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Megan Kirk – The Fight for Freedom of Speech: The Escalating Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Activism at Universities

Nicole Byrne May 16, 2025

A fight is currently being waged on the battlegrounds of university campuses across our nation, and the broader world: a fight for freedom of speech in Australia and for democracy. …

September Blogs

When reporting on a crime, picture the right person.

September 13, 2022

Melissa Caddick coronial inquest

Coronial Inquest examines Melissa Caddick disappearance

September 13, 2022

August Blogs

Federal Anti-corruption commission comparison: Labor ICAC Bill v MP Haines’ Commission

August 25, 2022

NSW Police hav e been strip-searching children as a method of proactive policing

NSW police have been strip-searching children as a method of ‘proactive’ policing

August 22, 2022

NSW law on recording devices, listening devices

The Law on Recording Devices in NSW

August 20, 2022

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July Blogs

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The Supreme Court comments on changes to the new NSW bail laws

July 20, 2022

NSW Police blame Australian drill rappers as a scapegoat for Sydney’s gang violence

NSW Police blame Australian drill rappers as a scapegoat for Sydney’s gang violence

July 19, 2022

UK Supreme Court revisits the definition of “serious harm” in the Defamation Act 2013

July 14, 2022

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June Blogs

Protecting abortions in Australia after Roe v Wade

Protecting abortions in Australia after Roe v Wade

June 29, 2022

Mammoth fines for unions supporting essential worker strikes

Mammoth fines for unions supporting essential worker strikes

June 28, 2022

Sydney police officer charged with nine offences including rape

June 23, 2022

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May Blogs

QLD police union boss sent defamation claim against DV expert

May 30, 2022

Lawyers call on NSW Premier to review unfair COVID fines (1)

Lawyers call on NSW Premier to review unfair COVID fines

May 30, 2022

Police charge NSW sex crimes detective with rape of 19yo woman

May 27, 2022

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Apr Blogs

WA rehab Esther foundation centre in administration after abuse claims (1)

WA rehab centre in administration after abuse claims

April 29, 2022

Northern beaches police shooting

Man shot dead by police in Northern Sydney

April 29, 2022

NSW Police car chase was ‘appalling risk’ which ended in death of toddler, coroner says (2)

NSW Police car chase was ‘appalling risk’ says coroner

April 26, 2022

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Mar Blogs

Resist Arrest, Hinder, Assault: Offences against Police

March 31, 2022

Unlawful arrest Man found not guilty of resisting arrest (1)

Unlawful arrest: Man found not guilty of resisting arrest

March 31, 2022

Disability Royal Commission Woman raped and treated 'like a dog'

Disability Royal Commission: Woman raped and treated ‘like a dog’

March 29, 2022

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Previous Blogs

NT Government support use of spit hoods in police custody

NT Government support use of spit hoods in police custody

February 24, 2022

Jai Wright: Family of Indigenous teen killed in collision with police demand independent investigation

Family of Indigenous teen killed in collision with police demand independent investigation

February 23, 2022

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Court Enters Judgment In Favour Of Terrance Flowers Aka Kelly In Defamation Claim Against Channel Seven

February 22, 2022

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