Justice is not a not a simple concept that is only employed by those sitting in judgement on others in courts. Its application can be by any person in authority whose decision impacts positively or negatively on an individual. Judges,…
Colin Ross’s Background Colin Ross was born in Melbourne, Australia and had a difficult life. With four siblings, his father died when he was just eight years old, leaving he and his siblings to be cared for by his mother. …
The following account is designed to provide a brief overview of the prosecution of Kathleen Folbigg and her attempts to gain her freedom. Overview Facts In 2003 Kathleen Folbigg stood trial on four counts of murder and one of maliciously…
Summary This open memorandum, prepared by Professor Helen Fraser of the University of Melbourne and Professor Michele Ruyters of RMIT University, calls for an independent inquiry into the 1990 conviction of Stephen “Shorty” Jamieson, who is serving a life sentence…
Summary Australia’s international student system is built on temporary migration, and studying here does not create an entitlement to permanent residence. Yet for many students, years spent studying, working and building connections in Australia create a growing divide between legal…
In February 2025, the SA Law Society held their annual conference. Dr Cavanagh presented a video presentation about the Prerogrative of Mercy for the attendees. You can watch the presentation below. https://youtu.be/XF1APjm23DI
This is a request for a coronial inquest into the disappearance of Bruce Gavin Schuler to be opened by the Queensland Goverment. It is only open to residents of Queensland to sign but it requires 10,000 signatures to succeed. The…
The following is taken from a book published by former detective, Graeme Crowley in 2025: ‘Fools Gold? The Bruce Schuler Murder’. Mr Cowley also presents a podcast, and discussed this case in one of his episodes. According to the Prosecution’s Case…
This is a case from Qld. Dianne Wilson-Struber and Stephen Struber were convicted over ten years ago of murdering Bruce Schuler.
The case was circumstantial and there is a building interest and having the authorities review the evidence because of serious doubts being raised about the evidence and the resulting conviction.
Dr Cavanagh presented an article at the Hunter Regional Law Society on Friday 28 March 2025. The presentation focuses on what happens when expert evidence is misleading, when it is not based on facts and is not the opinion of…
Table of Contents On April 24, 2024, Dr Robert Cavanagh, barrister-at-law, presented a lecture to the bar association entitled: “Prerogative of Mercy, Pardons, and Criminal Law Review Commissions: Why bother changing a system that has been in existence for 100 years?”…
Table of Contents The Tradition of Hate Towards Protesters One of the most striking examples of the attitude of politicians towards those who protest was shown by the corrupt long serving New South Wales Premier, Sir Robert William Askin GCMG,…
Table of Contents McLeod-Lindsay Background Mr Alexander McLeod-Lindsay was born on 24 December 1934 and died on 17 September 2009. He was born in Scotland and migrated to Australia when he was16 years old. He came to Australia under the…