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…
Aftermath: what lessons did we learn from Lindt?
This week marks 10 years since the Lindt Café siege. It is understandably an anniversary few in the legal, police or intelligence communities wish to…
Is this the new normal?
Is there a danger that too many anti-terrorism laws in Australia could take essential freedoms away?
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: November 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: July 2016
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
A slow erosion of democracy
A growing number of Australian laws infringe basic democratic standards, and a swathe of new laws passed in NSW is causing increasing concern.
Wrong place, wrong time: compensating victims of terror
Australian victims of overseas terrorist acts and their close family members may be eligible for compensation under the Social Security Act 1991. By STEPHEN TULLY.