Justice
'Your Honour, I'm 70 next year': Courtrooms in the time of coronavirus
"I'm not going to abort the trial simply on the basis that you feel that you may have come in contact with someone who has the flu," a judge said to a barrister.
- by Kate McClymont
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Victoria Police
New figures reveal the crimes Victorians are worried about the most
Victorians worry about some crimes but intense concern is relatively rare and people who speak with neighbours or join community groups generally feel safer as a result.
- by Erin Pearson
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Police
Identity of WA cop charged with murder suppressed over concerns for his safety
In the latest development in a case that sparked racial tensions in the regional town, Major Crime Division officers travelled to Geraldton to arrest the man about 5.30am Thursday.
- by Hannah Barry, Daile Cross and Heather McNeill
Courts
'The community has been misled': Chief Judge slams commentary around 'mandatory' sentencing laws
Chief Judge Peter Kidd said recent legislation aimed at jailing offenders who assault emergency services workers is not mandatory, despite commentary to the contrary.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Police
WA cop charged with deprivation of liberty, assault over arrest of woman
The first class constable, 29, from the Cannington District was involved in the arrest on January 22.
Inheritance
Sisters lost fight to prove father was delusional, suffering dementia when he wrote will
A court has found the deceased had the mental capacity to make a will despite suffering dementia and delusional beliefs.
- by Andrew Taylor
Courts
Old technology logs delays, errors at NSW District court
The NSW District Court suffers delays due to "outdated" technology and relies on other agencies to pick up its mistakes.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Melbourne
Parkville still in lockdown days after staff hospitalised in food fight
The lockdown at the troubled youth justice centre remained in force on Monday to ensure the safety of staff who are in on-site meetings.
- by Christine McGinn and Ulises Izquierdo
Crime
'Six versus one': Young offenders attack worker at Parkville centre
A Parkville Youth Justice Centre worker was taken to hospital with facial fractures after he was assaulted when he tried to break up a fight.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Northern Territory
A rough crossing: is justice being served in the Northern Territory?
The 'bush courts', faced with funding cuts and often far from wider scrutiny, show the limits of the law in our remote communities.
- by David Estcourt
Local council
Councils get final reminder to be less heavy-handed over rate arrears
The government is reviewing the way local authorities use debt collectors to recoup unpaid rates and leave vulnerable people facing bankruptcy and homelessness.
- by Charlotte Grieve