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In the intricate landscape of Australian constitutional law, the principles established in the 1996 High Court case of Kable v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) stand as a cornerstone for safeguarding judicial independence within the states. An article from the Melbourne University Law Review sheds new light on these principles, exploring their ongoing relevance and Read More …
False arrest, or wrongful arrest, occurs when a person is taken into custody without probable cause or without following proper legal procedures. It happens when police lack reasonable grounds to suspect a person has committed an offence and can be a result of mistaken identity, a mere hunch, or an administrative error. In many jurisdictions, Read More …
For the next 182 days from this Sunday 30 November 2025 until 29 May 2026 every single person who walks, rides, drives or catches a train through central Melbourne (See below) will be presumed suspicious enough to be searched for weapons. No crime needs to have been committed. No intelligence briefing needs to be shown Read More …
Imagine waking up one day to find that your very existence, your ability to buy groceries, board a train, or even log into your email hinges on a single, unblinking digital key. Not a physical lock you can pick or smash, but an invisible chain woven from algorithms, biometrics, and government databases. This isn’t dystopian Read More …
In recent years, Victoria has taken bold steps toward recognising Aboriginal sovereignty within the state through the establishment of the First Peoples’ Assembly and the enactment of the Statewide Treaty Act 2025. The legislation empowers the Assembly to negotiate both statewide and local treaties with the Victorian government, to advise on policy and legislative initiatives, Read More …
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has consolidated its procedural guidance in Practice Note PNVCAT1 ~ Common Procedures, a foundational document setting out how most matters before the Tribunal are to be managed, from lodgement to hearing and decision. This Practice Note is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in all VCAT proceedings, regardless Read More …
From March 2 to March 12, 1891, representatives from the six self governing Australian colonies and New Zealand gathered in Sydney for the Australasian Federation Conference, a pivotal event in the movement towards the creation of the Commonwealth of Australia. Convened by New South Wales Premier Sir Henry Parkes, often called the “Father of Federation,” Read More …
This post is to provide clarity on the enactment of the Australia Act 1986(Cth), many people lay claim the Queen provided her assent (Personally signed) the Australia Act. This is a misinterpretation of historical facts, the Queen did not provide her personal assent to the Australia Act 1986(Cth), nor did Bob Hawke assent to the Read More …
As governments worldwide promote vaccination to protect public health, questions often arise. Can authorities forcibly vaccinate individuals? And what does the law actually permit? While landmark cases like Jacobson v. Massachusetts(1905) provide a foundation, the legal landscape is nuanced balancing public safety with individual rights. In Jacobson v. Massachusetts, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Massachusetts’ Read More …
A significant reform introduced by the New South Wales Government to rebrand Local Court magistrates as “judges” remains without a clear commencement date, despite strong public announcements and the Bill having been introduced to Parliament in September 2025. The Local Court and Bail Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 seeks to modernise judicial titles within Australia’s busiest Read More …