December 2025 Update: Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 (SA)— Now Law in South Australia
The Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Act 2025 came into effect on 4 December 2025, creating a new legal scheme to protect workers from violence, threats and abusive behaviour at work.
Federal Court issues fine for deepfake pornography
In a first-of-its-kind case, the Federal Court has ordered a man to pay AUD $343,500 for creating and publishing deepfake pornographic images of prominent Australian women without their consent.
Court finds Police Used Excessive Force on Aboriginal Man in Wheelchair
Judge Macdonald of the Darwin Magistrates’ Court found that Senior Constable Abbas used “clearly and obviously excessive, unreasonable and unlawful” force when he dragged Aboriginal man Mr Cebu from his wheelchair at the Palmerston markets.
Bullying and Online Safety: Your Legal Options in Australia
Bullying online or in person? Understand your legal options in Australia, from eSafety complaints to civil and criminal remedies.
SAPOL search powers expanded
New SAPOL knife search laws allow police to use metal detectors in public places. Learn your rights and how these changes affect young people in SA.