Law & Crime

Not only are The Star and forthcoming Crown casinos omitted from NSW lockout zones, they also enjoy exemptions from smoke-free laws, the ‘Three Strike’ liquor licence scheme and violent venues list.

As the alleged leader of an illegal sports gambling and international drug-smuggling ring awaits trial in the US, four Australians are also accused of having links to the network.

The government’s latest counterterrorism bill brings into question the delicate balance of protecting the community while maintaining the principles of justice.

The remarkable part of George Pell’s royal commission testimony is not its insensitivity but what it asks people to believe.

As the victim of a violent, menacing partner, Mary turned to the police for help. Years later, she feels as vulnerable as ever.

Sydney’s lockout laws answered a media panic in the wake of two violent deaths on the streets. Assaults in trouble spots have since dropped, but are protests about ruining nightlife businesses misguided?

A coalition of men’s rights activists has captured the ear of the crossbench and is rewriting the Family Law Act by stealth.

January’s Jakarta terrorist attacks have their roots in the oppression and unrest of Aceh’s hidden war.

Recent allegations concerning top-level tennis highlight a growing market in corruption that goes hand in hand with a rise in online gambling.

As the deaths of women such as Deanne Bridgland go uncounted, the true toll of domestic violence remains hidden.