Map of Arnhem Land showing Maningrida location [Image source: Burarra Gathering] I have a feeling the words “Maningrida” and “Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation” are going to be on everyone’s lips before long. The ABC and Age are now reporting that people… Read More ›
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Legal changes to sexual assault trials in NSW?
Peter Kemp, a legal practitioner in NSW, sent me this link, noting that it has significant implications on the right to a fair trial and that there are many points of view to be considered. BARRISTERS will be refused permission… Read More ›
Hands up anyone who was offended
Few Complaints over Chaser song: According to a report by News Limited this morning, irate viewers called ABC to complain about the song and talkback radio had also been inundated with comments. But Taylor said he was not aware of… Read More ›
The UN Declaration.
As you probably know the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People passed by an overwhelming majority. 143 countries voted in support, 11 abstained (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Colombia, Georgia, Kenya, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Samoa, Ukraine), and 4 voted… Read More ›
Something to remember the next time someone warns “we’ll all be rooned”
No smoke signals a boom for pubs, clubs NON-SMOKERS have flocked to pubs since they went smoke-free in July, a government survey has found. And public support for the smoking ban is at an all-time high. Remember the campaign against… Read More ›
Linkation: Broken trust, Hammer time, and dino shoes.
Some weekend reading for you: ABC News: “Doctor criticises Indigenous child health checks” Maningrida doctor Paul Burgess says the checks, part of the Federal Government’s intervention into Indigenous child sex abuse, are being carried out by inexperienced doctors who know… Read More ›
The consideration of active consent and decriminalisation
Two Victorian stories: Rape laws strengthened. VICTORIA’s rape laws will be strengthened to ensure defendants cannot avoid being found guilty by arguing they had not considered whether a victim had consented to sex. Attorney-General Rob Hulls said several new changes… Read More ›
Insert tinnie/tinnie joke here
The Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal Brough, has announced an exemption to the alcohol bans in 70 remote indigenous communities in the NT that were announced as a core component of the government’s Indigenous Emergency Plan to combat the sexual abuse… Read More ›
More heat than light on Haneef: where’s the transcripts then?
Crossposted on Larvatus Prodeo, where each of the previous Haneef threads has generated hundreds of comments. Much was made yesterday of claims that Indian police believe that there are links between Haneef and extreme jihadists. To kick this thread off,… Read More ›
Slouching toward Bushism
And the police state lurches ever closer, with the SMH today reporting on proposed legislation for “New secret search powers”. The proposed powers would give police the right to execute search, seizure and surveillance under so-called “delayed notification warrants”, without… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 