Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

DPP and Lawyer X special investigator clash over Nicola Gobbo

Amid speculations Nicola Gobbo may have been prepared to enter a plea, Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions...

23 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Real-time deaths in custody measure does not go far enough, legal orgs say

The Albanese government has confirmed it will establish real-time reporting of all deaths in custody, with a dashboard...

23 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

After 4 decades as a lawyer, ‘it’s still a challenging, interesting, enjoyable job’

On a recent podcast episode, one 72-year-old lawyer reflected on his greatest achievements to date — and said he has...

25 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

Death of Aboriginal man to be subject of coronial inquiry

The family of a Gomeroi man found dead this week is demanding answers about his death and final...

14 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

Concerns over NSW Police Commissioner telling officers they can ‘get it wrong’

The Aboriginal Legal Service has condemned a recent video wherein the NSW Police Commissioner pledges to not hold...

23 August 2021

By Lauren Croft

Legal services demand answers after Aboriginal man dies in custody

Yet another Aboriginal man has died in custody – and his family, alongside the Aboriginal Legal Service and GetUp...

15 July 2021

By Lauren Croft