This opinion piece was originally published by InDaily and has been reshared with permission. Graphic: Liam McAlister / InDaily — Are we still treating remand as a temporary legal measure, or has it quietly started functioning as punishment before trial, asks Pascale Legal director, Angelina Pascale. In South Australia, a person placed on remand has…
As fuel prices surge across Australia, the impact is being felt beyond the bowser. More broadly, it is beginning to shape how individuals engage with the legal system. Recent reports show sharp increases in fuel-related crime, including petrol drive-offs, siphoning, and large-scale diesel fraud. In South Australia alone, police recorded a significant spike in fuel…