Mike Baird
After Two Years of Protest, Sydney's Parliament Will Finally Debate Controversial Lockout Laws
Now, after securing the 10,000 signatures needed to take a legislation to parliament for debate, Keep Sydney Open has won the opportunity to have the issue discussed in full view of the government.
The Baird Government's New Biodiversity Laws Are a "Blueprint for Environmental Destruction"
The state is proposing a big policy change to benefit farmers, but a lot of people are pissed.
Pill Testing Is to Be Introduced at Music Festivals in Every State Except NSW
Canberra-based emergency doctor David Caldicott has revealed he's in talks with police and politicians to introduce pill-testing trials within the next year.
Protesting a Mine Could Land You in Jail Under Mike Baird's New Law
Lockouts, fines for cycling without ID, threats to ban music festivals and now anti-protest laws. It seems the only thing that's legal in NSW is being a big company.
Meet the Doctor Who's Willing to Go to Jail Over Pill Testing
Dr Wodak faced "civil disobedience" charges in the 80s to set up Australia's first needle exchange. Now he's doing it again to stop festival deaths.
How Sydney Got Locked Out by Politics, Casinos, and Billion-Dollar Bullshit
Somehow good intentions and big money have shaped a city few of us are proud of.
Cops Raided Bondi Hotel Because Some Backpackers Were Singing ‘Hey Baby’
"All of a sudden six police cars pulled up and absolutely tore the place apart. Girls being tackled, guys trying to explain themselves in the face of batons."
An Australian Doctor Has Vowed to Start Testing Pills at Festivals
Dr Alex Wodak has said, "I am prepared to break the law to save young people's lives."
The Next Steps for Medical Marijuana in Australia
It could be a year until actual cannabis products are in the country's pharmacies.
Thousands Have Protested Against Lockout Laws in a Keep Sydney Open Rally
People took to the streets of Sydney yesterday to let the NSW Government know that they aren't too happy with the city's controversial lock out laws.
Sydney Carries Out Peaceful Protest Against Lockout Laws
Organizers estimated that 15,000 people turned up to the peaceful event.
Mike Baird Could Learn a Lot About Failed Lockouts From Melbourne
Back in 2008 the Victorian Government's lockout laws actually increased alcohol-fuelled violence. So why didn't Sydney notice?