Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster theconversation.com/cheap-grog-new… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

NSW remand rates at record highs with almost half of those refused bail by police released by the courts. I suggested to Guardian Australia police need further training on applying the legal tests in: theguardian.com/australia-news…

Sydney judge blasted over ‘rash’ comments in sexual assault case smh.com.au/national/nsw/s…

As sure as gay marriage, private cannabis use will not be a crime: staged decriminalisation recommended by NSW Legislative Council Committee smh.com.au/national/nsw/a…

Why can’t Sydney Trains run on time?? I’ve been travelling on train including Wollongong to Sydney for 40 odd years but lately every train is delayed. I love the train but this is breaking me as I’m never on time & exhausted by constant delays Jo Haylen MP

Transforming Legal Minds: a unique elective for UOW Law students uow.edu.au/the-stand/2024…

NSW Govt’s 2024 amendments restricting bail where person convicted but not yet sentenced to be tested by: Police officer’s Taser killing ‘different to any’ case judge has handled smh.com.au/national/nsw/p…

‘Why didn’t you tell anyone?’: the perceptions about ‘real rape’ that are so hard to shake | Law (Australia) | The Guardian theguardian.com/australia-news…

NSW’s top judge launches blistering attack on legal college smh.com.au/national/nsw/n…

Finally!! First NSW music festival to allow pill testing revealed smh.com.au/national/nsw/f…

As I told The Sydney Morning Herald no role for criminal law in ‘fatal distraction’ cases: What happens when a forgotten child dies in a car smh.com.au/national/i-kil…

Top prosecutor’s office reviews hundreds of NSW sexual assault cases smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

‘Can get away with their crimes’: Why rapists keep being released from jail | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site news.com.au/national/crime…

Rising remand rates in NSW attributed to tough bail laws restricting access to bail for young people and those charged with DV offences smh.com.au/politics/nsw/t…

Most sexual assaults are never pursued by police. Here’s how the system could change smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Why should Brethren have a ‘valid and sufficient’ ground for not voting if they engage in this level of the political process? Max Maddison Exclusive Brethren made nearly a million calls for the Liberal Party smh.com.au/politics/feder…

"If I had the opportunity to pre-record testimony, it would have given me some control over what happened, because I felt like prey sitting in the witness box". Sexual assault survivors are still waiting for key reform to court process. abc.net.au/news/health/20… via ABC Australia

Really grateful to everyone who contributed to this, incl. Jacinta Masters/ Fair Agenda for spearheading the campaign for reform; Amira for her bravery in sharing harrowing details of her court experience, plus Julia Quilter & Tara Hunter from Full Stop Australia for their expertise.

Pre-recorded testimony would be a ‘game changer’ for sexual violence survivors abc.net.au/news/health/20…

Review of doli incapax a distraction; services to provide support before interaction with criminal justice system are needed Why police can’t prove children like Harry committed serious crimes smh.com.au/politics/nsw/w…