The Latest Breaking News from Mark Speakman

NSW attorney-general urges drug law pivot

The approach to tackling drug use in NSW is "clearly not working", according to the state's attorney-general, who is pushing to reform the penalties.

AAP · Jun 2, 2022

Calls for drug arrests to be replaced by $400 fine in New South Wales

Attorney general Mark Speakman says state’s drug laws are ‘clearly not working’ as he pushes case for reform

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman proposes $400 fines for drug possession instead of prosecution

Attorney-General Mark Speakman proposes a $400 fine for people caught with drugs for personal use as state government responds to "ice" inquiry.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

New inquiry into Australian mother convicted of 4 homicides

An Australian state attorney general has declined to pardon a mother convicted almost 20 years ago of smothering her four children to death and instead ordered a new inquiry into whether there could be a medical explanation for the tragedies

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Folbigg 'still languishing in a prison cell' but supporters remain 'hopeful'

Helen Cummings has long advocated for Kathleen Folbigg's release

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2022

NSW announces new inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg’s conviction over her children’s deaths

Scientists had called for Folbigg’s release after it was discovered two daughters had a genetic variant that can cause sudden death

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022

Another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's four convictions for killing her children announced

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman says he can understand why people "will roll their eyes" as he announces plans for another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

No pardon, but another public inquiry for convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg

The NSW attorney-general will make a statement about convicted child murderer Kathleen Folbigg, more than a year on from a petition calling for her pardon.

Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2022

Inquiry into Folbigg's baby convictions

The NSW governor has ordered an inquiry into the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg, who has spent nearly 20 years in jail for killing four of her children.

AAP · May 18, 2022

Calvary Mater hospital nurse quits after assault

Four nurses were injured in an assault at the Calvary Mater Hospital's emergency department, prompting a junior female staff to resign.

Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2022