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Latest news: Justice and Rights
Man shot dead by police called to shopping centre brawl
A man allegedly armed with a machete has died after being shot by police at a shopping centre.
Jul 12, 2025
LGBTQI people carrying burden of sexual violence: study
The first large-scale national study of experiences of sexual violence among LGBTQI Australians is prompting calls for better support services.
Jun 16, 2025
Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman
The use of spit hoods has been defended by a crime-troubled territory's chief minister, amid a soaring number of complaints about police to the ombudsman.
Jun 10, 2025
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Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody
Calls for justice and reform continue as regional towns and major cities hold vigils marking a national week of action to end Indigenous deaths in custody.
Jun 06, 2025
Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene
A stunt performer on Horizon 2 is suing Kevin Costner and the film's production companies for an unscripted rape scene.
May 28, 2025
Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed
Online tracking and monitoring have become common among family and friends but a study suggests the practice could pose problems in romantic relationships.
May 15, 2025
Ex-detention centre worker faces serious sex charges
Police have charged a former youth detention centre worker with sexual offences, including 11 counts of rape, after a wide-ranging inquiry.
May 09, 2025
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Troubled detention centre's closure delayed, again
A youth detention centre that a child sexual abuse inquiry said should be shut "as soon as possible" won't be closed until at least early 2028.
May 05, 2025
Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid
A court has rejected a legal bid to prevent the demolition of dozens of public housing towers, but residents are considering an appeal to save their homes.
Apr 04, 2025
Slaughterhouse protest chokes city streets
Chants filled the streets, grabbing the attention of city workers as activists marched in faux blood-drenched clothes, calling for an end to slaughterhouses.
Mar 28, 2025
Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn
Tough bail laws will entrench criminal offending and lock away more children, say critics as retailers plead for action following a spike in violent crime.
Mar 21, 2025
Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog
A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Mar 19, 2025
Gangland lawyer allowed to go overseas while on bail
Solicitor Sarah Tricarico, who has represented Tony Mokbel, has fronted court after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Mar 18, 2025
Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix
A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.
Mar 13, 2025
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Reflecting on the Freedom Ride's legacy, 60 years later
As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.
Feb 26, 2025
Tax office whistleblower in negotiations for plea deal
The man who blew the whistle on unethical debt collection practices by the tax office is negotiating with prosecutors over a plea deal.
Dec 16, 2024
DNA evidence gap in 'barbaric' rape and murder case
A partial DNA profile from a bandana used in one of Australia's most notorious murders does not match the ringleader serving a life sentence, a judge has heard.
Dec 13, 2024
Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme
A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.
Dec 09, 2024
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'National shame': the women killed and forgotten
With nine Aboriginal women killed in six months across the Northern Territory, experts are trying to pin down causes of the shocking domestic violence rate.
Dec 08, 2024
Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages
Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.
Dec 06, 2024
Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages
The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.
Nov 28, 2024
Australia 'gravely concerned' for activist's sentencing
The sentencing of an Australian pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong has drawn bipartisan condemnation over the crackdown on political freedoms by China.
Nov 19, 2024
Concern as long-running neighbour dispute service cut
The end of dozens of NSW community justice centres will further erode fairness, particularly for people in vulnerable circumstances, lawyers say.
Nov 14, 2024
Judge to quit after ex-partner assault guilty ruling
A Supreme Court judge will resign after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing his then-partner and breaching a family violence order.
Nov 12, 2024
Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call
The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.
Oct 30, 2024
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