Corruption watchdog wins High Court bid
The High Court has allowed Queensland's corruption watchdog to appeal its case for allegations involving ex-public trustee Peter Carne to be publicly released.
Crime Law and Justice
Law reform in focus after police shooting
As the government weighs up the implications of the brutal deaths of two Queensland police officers, the federal opposition has likened the attack to terrorism.
‘Disgraceful’ administrative tribunal axed
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced the government will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which has been heavily criticised.
Convicted ex-wife killer claims innocence
Adrian Basham continues to maintain his innocence despite being convicted of murdering his estranged wife Samantha Fraser earlier this year.
Indigenous women, kids at risk in custody
Indigenous women and children are among the most vulnerable and largely over-represented groups in custody, a truth-telling inquiry has been told.
Police probe A-League pitch invasion
Victoria Police have launched Operation Astute and have a number of active enquiries into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Pitch invasion arrests promised ‘soon’
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Two alleged pitch invaders come forward
Victoria Police Acting Superintendent Jason Goddard said the behaviour of the men who allegedly invaded the pitch at a Melbourne soccer game was "disgraceful".
Interstate drug trafficking ring smashed
SA police have charged seven men and seized drugs and luxury vehicles worth millions of dollars allegedly linked to an interstate trafficking network.
Nation-wide impact of Qld police shooting
The rural Queensland community where two police officers were killed, as well as other officers around the country, may be traumatised by the shooting deaths.
Former WA cop rapist jailed for 30 years
A disgraced former West Australian police constable is set to appeal his conviction for drugging and raping 13 women after being jailed for 30 years.
ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry
The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.
ATO ‘passive’ in providing robodebt data
Senior ATO staff failed to pursue concerns about the robodebt program despite sensing issues with how the personal tax information it provided was being used.
Houston’s urgent abuse meeting kept secret
Pentecostal church network executives agreed to keep an urgent meeting discussing Frank Houston's pedophilia a secret, a NSW court has been told.
Police to be investigated on Lehrmann case
The law enforcement integrity agency will investigate how police handled a rape allegation made by former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.
Manslaughter charge over Qld death
A 37-year-old woman charged with interfering with a corpse has had her charge upgraded to manslaughter, following the death of a man in Queensland.
Action after alleged gas cartel attempt
A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.
Confusion over whether to report Houston
Hillsong's general manager told his boss Brian Houston about an allegation of sexual abuse against his father, but did not feel he had to report it to police.
Bruce Lehrmann preparing defamation action
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has engaged lawyers for potential defamation action over statements, broadcasts and social media posts about him.
NSW teen rapist claims sex was consensual
A teenager convicted for raping a fellow school student at a house party west of Sydney has claimed the act was consensual, attacking the victim's credibility.
Bali bomb maker release a ‘difficult day’
The deputy prime minister says the Australian government will advocate for constant surveillance of the Bali bomb maker after his release from prison.
Houston ‘shocked’ by abuse report, twice
Hillsong founder Brian Houston was "shocked" by an allegation his father committed child sexual abuse both times he was told about it, a court has heard
No bail for truckie who planned NT escape
A Queensland truck driver charged over a fatal crash in 2004 has lost his bid for bail after talking to his partner about fleeing to the Northern Territory.
Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case
A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.
John Barilaro court case delayed a week
A court case concerning former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's scuffle with a cameraman at a beachside Sydney suburb will return to court next week.
Pastor kept Houston abuse report secret
A pastor told her grandnephew she would support him reporting child sexual abuse committed against him to the church, but not to police, a NSW court has heard.
Bester faces court over Tame ‘harassment’
The man who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has faced a Tasmanian court for allegedly harassing her via social media.
Court reform to combat ‘disgrace’ of abuse
A newly expanded court program will aim to better identify child abuse and domestic violence victims.
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Prakash charged with six terror offences
Alleged Australian terrorist Neil Prakash will face a Melbourne court for six terrorism charges which could mean he spends the rest of his life in prison.
Higgins’ story sparks reform conversation
Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.