Tag Archives: law
New 'thoughtcrime' laws for Australia
New laws may counter racist attacks Michael Harvey: Herald Sun | June 19, 2009 http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25657370-661,00.html VICIOUS attacks against Indian students have prompted the Rudd Government to consider a legal crackdown on hate-mongers. Investigations have started into creating a specific offence of inciting violence against an individual on the basis of race. While state assault laws [...]
Gypsy Jokers gather for funeral that will soon be illegal
Colin James, Legal Affairs Editor: The Advertiser | June 18, 2008 http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23883992-2682,00.html GYPSY Jokers from across Australia have gathered in Adelaide for a funeral which would be illegal under new anti-bikie laws introduced by the State Government. The bikies were farewelling club president Wayne “Chiller” McGrath, 42, a father of four and part-owner of four [...]
Draconian Laws to 'Squash' Bikers & Everyone Else Along With Them
Law passed to ‘squash’ bikies Joanna Vaughan, Political Reporter: The Advertiser | May 08, 2008 http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23662466-2682,00.html POLICE soon will have the power to “squash” bikie gangs and force them to move elsewhere after the Government’s controversial anti-bikie legislation passed through Parliament last night. Police Minister Paul Holloway said SA was on the verge of having [...]



