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(Original Article Source: The Guardian - Amanda Meade) Sophie McNeill and Mark Davis reached the peak of their profession as journalists, winning multiple awards for the ABC and SBS, before walking away to pursue different careers. Davis, a former Gold Walkley winner...

Who is Stock Swami? Meet the man behind the Twitter account

by Xenophon Davis

Xenophon Davis acts for Alan Davison, defending him in a defamation action for a number of twitter posts he made under the cryptic handle of @StockSwami. Little has been known of his identity or backstory until now. In 2017 Alan Davison uncovered what he believed was...

Sixteen severe sentences for climate protestors overturned

by Xenophon Davis

Xenophon Davis represented 17 climate protestors in district court appeals of their severe sentences. 16 of the 17 sentences were overturned and all of those 16 resulted in no convictions recorded. After an intense wave of harsh sentences were handed down to Newcastle...

Stock Swami has new, media-savvy lawyers

by Myriam Robin

The legal firm started by ex-senator Nick Xenophon and senior journalist Mark Davis will represent the penny stock commentator in court next month

Police drop all charges against Friendly jordies producer accused of stalking John Barilaro

by TheGuardian.com

“It’s disturbing to reflect that if Kristo hadn’t filmed it, if he didn’t have the resources of a legal team, he would likely be marching forward to a conviction.” Mark Davis

Momentous vote by Parliament to protect whistleblower communications

by Kieran Adair

Federal MPs have voted to ensure that parliamentary proceedings are protected in the legal action launched by ClubsNSW against Troy and Dianne Stolz. Troy Stolz is a former ClubsNSW anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing compliance manager who exposed...

“These arms are used against civilians in West Papua”: Peace activist defends arrest outside Australian weapons manufacturer

by Kieran Adair

An Australian human rights activist, who was arrested while protesting outside a major military weapons manufacturer, has justified his actions stating there are “no viable conventional political mechanisms” available to voice his concerns.

Masking Over The Real Story of Store Closure

by Scott Rochfort

It was supposed to be one of the busiest trading weeks of the year for Jindabyne’s only organic produce store. But that changed in an instant for owners of The Market Jindabyne when several police from Sydney swooped into the Snowy Mountains town on 30 June.

An Open Letter From Kristo Langker

by Xenophon Davis

Two weeks ago my mum and girlfriend were assaulted by NSW terror police who invaded our home after they shackled me on the ground outside. Both of them were left injured and in pain. They are both still traumatised. Since then, I have been falsely accused in the media...

How “Political Meddling” Is Undermining Independence Of Federal Government Watchdogs

by Kieran Adair

The independence of key federal oversight bodies is at risk of being undermined by “political meddling”, according to a new report from the Centre for Public Integrity.