Police Powers, Trespass and Malicious Prosecution: Cosenza v State of South Australia
The Court of Appeal in Cosenza v State of South Australia [2026] SASCA 49 discusses the limits of police powers, private property rights, arrest warrants, and malicious prosecution.
Protesters win class action against VICPOL over unlawful pepper spray use
A Victorian court has ruled police unlawfully used pepper spray on climate protesters.
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.