Class Action Alleging Sexual Harassment, Violence & Discrimination by Australian Defence Force
A landmark class action has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia against the Australian Defence Force (ADF), alleging sexual violence, harassment and discrimination against thousands of servicewomen.
The Hidden Sexual Assault You May Not Know About: Stealthing
Stealthing — non-consensual condom removal — is a hidden form of sexual assault. Learn your rights, legal options, and how to seek help in Australia.
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.
New Queensland Law Limits Use of Character References for Sex Offenders
Queensland has changed the law on using good character references in sex offence cases. Here’s what it means for offenders, survivors, and the justice system.
With Courage: takeaways from the SA Royal Commission into Domestic, Family, & Sexual Violence
In August 2025, the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence handed down its final report, With Courage: South Australia’s vision beyond violence.
Bans on Working With Children to Be Decided Within 12 Months
The South Australian Government has announced that from next year, decisions on working with children bans must be made within 12 months of a charge being laid.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – Understanding the Law and Support Available
In South Australia, female genital mutilation is a serious criminal offence. The maximum penalty is 7 years in prison.
Human Rights Behind Bars: The Duty to Protect Female Prisoners
Every person in custody retains basic human rights. Chief among them is the right to safety, dignity, and freedom from abuse. The recent $2 million lawsuit brought by Keli Lane against the NSW Government highlights how deeply these rights can be breached when systems fail to protect women behind bars.
SA Court of Appeal quashes conviction over the ‘rule against narrative’
In McClelland v The King [2025] SASCA 87, the South Australian Court of Appeal has overturned a rape conviction after finding a failure to direct the jury on an out-of-court statement left ‘obvious risks’ that the jury would ‘misuse the conversation’, to either bolster the complainant’s credibility (the ‘bolster rule’) or as evidence of uncharged acts.
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When “Inappropriate” Isn’t Always “Indecent”: Lessons from Police v Hill [2025] SASC 127
The Supreme Court of South Australia recently handed down their decision in Police v Hill [2025] SASC 127, which highlights the fine line between “inappropriate workplace behaviour” and what the law recognises as a criminal indecent assault.
New Laws to Better Protect Children in Workplaces
From 1 July 2025 it is a serious offence for registered child sex offenders to apply for or engage in any type of child-related work, including businesses where children are employed, such as fast food chains or supermarkets.