Review launched after 'concerning' AI parole error A state justice department is reviewing parole decisions after it was revealed conditions placed on murderer Susan Neill-Fraser had been justified by AI errors. AAP · Sep 18
'Bigger questions' after parole board's AI use blunder Lawyers and politicians have raised concerns after a parole board use fake AI to justify a condition placed on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser. AAP · Sep 18
Revealed: police powers warning before protest fiasco A state premier was warned a heavy-handed police response after the Bondi terror attack could worsen social cohesion. AAP · Mar 8
Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks A national database of anti-Semitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks. AAP · Jan 20, 2025
‘Flipped universe’ Ladies Lounge exhibit intended to expose gender inequality, Mona’s lawyer tells court Lawyer says installation was ‘not about bringing another group down’ as gallery appeals decision ordering it to admit men The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024
'Flipped universe': legal fight for ladies' lounge Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art is appealing a tribunal decision which ruled their ladies-only lounge discriminated against men. AAP · Sep 17, 2024
Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
Australia’s online safety regulator has drawn a line in the sand for X. Will she prevail? Julie Inman Grant’s order for Elon Musk’s company to take down tweets containing video of a Sydney stabbing has implications for tech platforms globally The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024
Museum loses anti-discrimination case – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024
Battle over push to legalise cannabis amid health worries and 'hypocrisy' The push to end cannabis black market run by organised crime. Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2024
Labor veteran joins criticism over proposed mandatory sentencing changes after high court decision Former senator Kim Carr says Albanese government’s planned bridging visa changes will undermine judicial independence and lead to unjust outcomes The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023
'No clear motive' for murder of young mother A 37-year-old man who stabbed a young Queensland mother to death in Tasmania had no clear motive for the murder, a court has been told. AAP · Nov 15, 2023
Julian Assange’s brother urges Anthony Albanese to ‘up the ante’ over WikiLeaks founder’s case Prime minister pushed back on idea of US president personally stepping in, but Gabriel Shipton calls prosecution ‘entirely political’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Australian MPs travel to US to call for end to pursuit of Julian Assange extradition WikiLeaks founder in the midst of appealing UK’s decision to agree to extradite him The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023 Australian MPs to lobby US to drop Julian Assange prosecution or risk ‘very dangerous’ precedent for Russia and China Cross-party delegation of Australian politicians to travel to US in attempt to build momentum against extraditing WikiLeaks founder
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Australian lawmakers head to US to lobby against efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Assange A group of Australian lawmakers say they will travel to Washington this month to lobby the United States to abandon its efforts to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023 Push for inquiry into flights decision succeeds – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023 Julian Assange: US rejects Australia’s calls to end pursuit of WikiLeaks founder during Ausmin talks Ministers’ meeting focused on military cooperation and agreed to increase ‘tempo’ of US nuclear-powered submarine visits to Australia as part of Aukus pact
ABC News · Apr 21, 2023 Victorian opposition claims raising criminal age of responsibility could fuel gang recruitment Victoria's shadow attorney-general says raising the state's age of criminal responsibility will embolden gang leaders to recruit more children under 12, a position youth justice experts describe as "absolutely nonsensical".
AAP · Apr 11, 2023 Australian MPs call on US to drop Assange extradition On the fourth anniversary of Julian Assange's arrest, Australian MPs and senators have written to the US government calling for extradition proceedings to end.
The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023 ‘Glimmers of hope’: Australian envoy to visit Julian Assange in prison High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Stephen Smith is to visit jailed Australian, Julian Assange, in custody. The Wikileaks founder continues to face
AAP · Mar 22, 2023 Lawyers critical of NT government's bail review The Australian Lawyers Alliance has come out criticising the NT government's planned changes to bail, along with other measures to curb crime.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022 Julian Assange’s supporters call on Australian government to provide update on talks with US Campaign adviser says public should be told of any progress on securing Assange’s release if he is extradited from UK
ABC News · Sep 20, 2022 'No body, no parole' laws in spotlight ahead of convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser's release A parole board decision will see convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser walk free — but that might not be the case if Tasmania followed the lead of other jurisdictions with 'no body, no parole' laws. So, how do they work?
ABC News · Jul 28, 2022 Woman at centre of Tim Paine sexting saga sacks lawyer, calls court from car over stealing charges The woman at the centre of the Tim Paine sexting saga is ordered by a magistrate to front court in person at her next appearance on charges alleging she stole from former employer Cricket Tasmania, after she called in from her car.