Ideology and terrorism: report considers definitions
The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor is currently working on a report to the Attorney General regarding what constitutes an “ideology” for the purposes of…
Criminal law: March 2026
When do facts undermine jurisdiction? And when does a plea deliver more than mere utility? These decisions give practitioners clearer guardrails on both fronts.
‘I’m a troublemaker’: how Andrew Tiedt stopped worrying and learned how to love networking
Famous for his posts on LinkedIn, Andrew Tiedt talked about the importance of networking and what lawyers can do to overcome the fear of mingling…
Criminal law: February 2026
Recent judgments address ambiguities in proving ‘immediately before or after’ harm and correct misconceptions about how totality applies to fine‑based sentences.
Understanding the federal government’s proposed hate speech laws
The impact on free speech of a proposed suite of Commonwealth legislative amendments to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism, is being widely debated.
Why you should consider working in regional NSW
Having recently returned from 12 months in Dubbo, in my view, regional living will give new solicitors the opportunity to not only accelerate their careers,…
Criminal law: December 2025
The NSWCCA discussed the factors relevant to the offence of intentional choking and interpretation of the ‘deemed supply’ provisions.
Criminal law: November 2025
Can expert certificates bypass standard rules? When is a summary offence ‘related’? These cases answer key procedural questions.
Criminal law: October 2025
Important cases on objective and subjective features of offending when sentencing and discounts for cooperating with authorities.
When should a child be held criminally responsible? The minimum age and doli incapax
Amidst the ongoing scrutiny of the aged-based barriers to criminal responsibility, this article unpacks the history, science and law surrounding it. By THOMAS CROFTS.
Criminal law: September 2025
An important cases that discusses the meaning of intimidation for the purposes of an APVO.