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Public trust in Australian police is declining. COVID sparked it – but there’s more to the story

Public trust in Australian police is declining. COVID sparked it – but there’s more to the story

New research has found why so many Australians no longer trust police. There are solutions, though.

29.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Kelly Hine

What are police allowed to do at protests and who keeps them in check?

03.07.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Kelly Hine

What are police allowed to do at protests and who keeps them in check?

Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas’ injury during a recent Sydney protest has been in the headlines. Here’s what the law says.

01.07.2025 10

The Conversation

Kelly Hine