Countdown halted: NSW Parliament greenlights Human Rights Bill inquiry
Just 24 hours after the legal profession warned that time was “running out” to protect fundamental liberties in New South Wales, the state’s Parliament has…
PALM scheme exploitation revealed in NSW parliamentary inquiry
Workers from Pacific countries migrating to Australia for work opportunities is nothing new. However, despite present modern slavery laws and education, the Pacific Australia Labour…
NSW to introduce independent Victims of Crime Commissioner
There are hopes that a new, independent Victims of Crime Commissioner will be better able to hold systems accountable and advocate for reforms.
Cindy’s Law closes legal loophole after 37 years of effort
The NSW Parliament has passed ‘Cindy’s Law’ to ensure that offenders who indecently interferes with a body, when time of death is uncertain, cannot escape…
Kiama MP Gareth Ward resigns ahead of expulsion
Independent MP Gareth Ward has resigned from Parliament, after a legal attempt to block his planned expulsion failed.
NSW MP Gareth Ward attempts to block expulsion
New South Wales Member of Parliament for Kiama, Gareth Ward, is facing a constitutional standoff with the state parliament after being found guilty of multiple…