Dr Joe McIntyre
@drjoemcintyre.bsky.social
Law Assoc/Prof @UniSA. Judicial Studies/Courts/JusticeTech/Pseudolaw/Dad Jokes
Sorry to hear. And everyone is just done - this time of year is bad enough but merger is chaos
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Sorry to hear. And everyone is just done - this time of year is bad enough but merger is chaos
Yep. I did 18mth on NT and the systemic racism up there is 🤮🤬
November 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Yep. I did 18mth on NT and the systemic racism up there is 🤮🤬
It there were rich indigenous societies that were smashed. Where these still exist- such as in Yolgnu communities- the lack of balanda social infrastructure less severe
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It there were rich indigenous societies that were smashed. Where these still exist- such as in Yolgnu communities- the lack of balanda social infrastructure less severe
Thank you. Was nervous writing as hard to get framing right
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Thank you. Was nervous writing as hard to get framing right
Yes. This is a problem. But that is not what is driving these figures. What is happening in Alice Springs is not about differential treatment, but a breakdown of social norms. It is structural
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Yes. This is a problem. But that is not what is driving these figures. What is happening in Alice Springs is not about differential treatment, but a breakdown of social norms. It is structural
Oh absolutely it is - as vividly illustrated by cases such as Kumanjayi Walker. And an issue that should be easier to fix
November 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Oh absolutely it is - as vividly illustrated by cases such as Kumanjayi Walker. And an issue that should be easier to fix
"Its dishonouring the children to make her pay. Why won't anyone think of the children?"
November 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
"Its dishonouring the children to make her pay. Why won't anyone think of the children?"
I'm 'Environental Features'
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I'm 'Environental Features'
But the history of judicial iniatives in this area (including education on racial bias, cultural competency, development of Nunga courts etc) show that perhaps no institution in Australia has gappled more seriously with the problem - and taken concrete measures to fix - than rge courts.
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
But the history of judicial iniatives in this area (including education on racial bias, cultural competency, development of Nunga courts etc) show that perhaps no institution in Australia has gappled more seriously with the problem - and taken concrete measures to fix - than rge courts.
Oh absolutely. The whole Kumanjayi Walker history shows how problematic police can be in this context.
November 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Oh absolutely. The whole Kumanjayi Walker history shows how problematic police can be in this context.
** if you still dont understand what the 2023 referendum was really about, and the history that lead to it, inform yourself. Check out
www.referendum-voice.com.au
www.referendum-voice.com.au
Understanding the Voice - Voice Legal Literacy Project
Voice referendum
www.referendum-voice.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
** if you still dont understand what the 2023 referendum was really about, and the history that lead to it, inform yourself. Check out
www.referendum-voice.com.au
www.referendum-voice.com.au
So no. This is not a problem with the judicial system. Its a problem with Australian society itself - & its ongoing attempts to avoid the consequences of its foundational sins.
Remember: if you don't know, LEARN!
We screwed 2023, and just memory-holed it. These figures should jolt us to attention
Remember: if you don't know, LEARN!
We screwed 2023, and just memory-holed it. These figures should jolt us to attention
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
So no. This is not a problem with the judicial system. Its a problem with Australian society itself - & its ongoing attempts to avoid the consequences of its foundational sins.
Remember: if you don't know, LEARN!
We screwed 2023, and just memory-holed it. These figures should jolt us to attention
Remember: if you don't know, LEARN!
We screwed 2023, and just memory-holed it. These figures should jolt us to attention
And that is hard and confronting. These figures are alarming canary in a socio-economic mine.
Casting it as a criminal justice issue ignores the dead bird.
Worse, it leads to evils like the 2007 Intervention, which was simply colonialism 2.0 (including seizures of indigenous property)
Casting it as a criminal justice issue ignores the dead bird.
Worse, it leads to evils like the 2007 Intervention, which was simply colonialism 2.0 (including seizures of indigenous property)
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
And that is hard and confronting. These figures are alarming canary in a socio-economic mine.
Casting it as a criminal justice issue ignores the dead bird.
Worse, it leads to evils like the 2007 Intervention, which was simply colonialism 2.0 (including seizures of indigenous property)
Casting it as a criminal justice issue ignores the dead bird.
Worse, it leads to evils like the 2007 Intervention, which was simply colonialism 2.0 (including seizures of indigenous property)
**And we had a fucking chance and we screwed it because petty politics & ignorance**
So no. These figures are not because of racism in the judicial system. Its far deeper than that. Crimes are being committed, but mostly because systemic issues have hollowed out law as a compelling normative order
So no. These figures are not because of racism in the judicial system. Its far deeper than that. Crimes are being committed, but mostly because systemic issues have hollowed out law as a compelling normative order
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
**And we had a fucking chance and we screwed it because petty politics & ignorance**
So no. These figures are not because of racism in the judicial system. Its far deeper than that. Crimes are being committed, but mostly because systemic issues have hollowed out law as a compelling normative order
So no. These figures are not because of racism in the judicial system. Its far deeper than that. Crimes are being committed, but mostly because systemic issues have hollowed out law as a compelling normative order
We have to recognise that the individuals are to blame. But they are not *wholly* to blame. And that this probably can't be fixed by individuals.
You know what might help? Treating communities with dignity. Seriously listening to what they have to say. Giving them institutions to privilege that
You know what might help? Treating communities with dignity. Seriously listening to what they have to say. Giving them institutions to privilege that
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We have to recognise that the individuals are to blame. But they are not *wholly* to blame. And that this probably can't be fixed by individuals.
You know what might help? Treating communities with dignity. Seriously listening to what they have to say. Giving them institutions to privilege that
You know what might help? Treating communities with dignity. Seriously listening to what they have to say. Giving them institutions to privilege that
But it is easier to think this is a criminal justice problem - we can fix that kinda easily.
If we have to recognise it is a symptom of a far deeper disease? That is scary.
We have to grapple both with breakdown of social and moral institutions at an individual and societal level.
If we have to recognise it is a symptom of a far deeper disease? That is scary.
We have to grapple both with breakdown of social and moral institutions at an individual and societal level.
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
But it is easier to think this is a criminal justice problem - we can fix that kinda easily.
If we have to recognise it is a symptom of a far deeper disease? That is scary.
We have to grapple both with breakdown of social and moral institutions at an individual and societal level.
If we have to recognise it is a symptom of a far deeper disease? That is scary.
We have to grapple both with breakdown of social and moral institutions at an individual and societal level.
And the responsibility for addressing the problem lies with the oppressor, the coloniser, who still benefits from colonial regimes. Who in 2023 very loudly told the (wise and generous) leaders of the indigenous community to Fuck Off.*
[* here I adopt a constitutional law term of art]
[* here I adopt a constitutional law term of art]
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
And the responsibility for addressing the problem lies with the oppressor, the coloniser, who still benefits from colonial regimes. Who in 2023 very loudly told the (wise and generous) leaders of the indigenous community to Fuck Off.*
[* here I adopt a constitutional law term of art]
[* here I adopt a constitutional law term of art]
And that suggests that hopelessness and despair are the driving motivation in some communities. Nihilism can rule when no possibility of envisaging brighter future and a breakdown of social structures.
Let me be very clear: this is a consequence (and at times an objective) of colonialism
Let me be very clear: this is a consequence (and at times an objective) of colonialism
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
And that suggests that hopelessness and despair are the driving motivation in some communities. Nihilism can rule when no possibility of envisaging brighter future and a breakdown of social structures.
Let me be very clear: this is a consequence (and at times an objective) of colonialism
Let me be very clear: this is a consequence (and at times an objective) of colonialism
In that case this is not about policing or courts.
Rather it suggests that in certain community there is a breakdown in the efficacy of the criminal law as a driver of social behaviour - that is, fear of punishment and social opprobrium following conviction no longer driving behavioural choices.
Rather it suggests that in certain community there is a breakdown in the efficacy of the criminal law as a driver of social behaviour - that is, fear of punishment and social opprobrium following conviction no longer driving behavioural choices.
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
In that case this is not about policing or courts.
Rather it suggests that in certain community there is a breakdown in the efficacy of the criminal law as a driver of social behaviour - that is, fear of punishment and social opprobrium following conviction no longer driving behavioural choices.
Rather it suggests that in certain community there is a breakdown in the efficacy of the criminal law as a driver of social behaviour - that is, fear of punishment and social opprobrium following conviction no longer driving behavioural choices.
Its a policing problem if there is selective prosecution: if offending is occurring at same rates in two groups but being prosecuted disproportionately against one. (This is possible)
But, (more challengingly) what if these figures show that that *offending* is occurring at a higher rate?
But, (more challengingly) what if these figures show that that *offending* is occurring at a higher rate?
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Its a policing problem if there is selective prosecution: if offending is occurring at same rates in two groups but being prosecuted disproportionately against one. (This is possible)
But, (more challengingly) what if these figures show that that *offending* is occurring at a higher rate?
But, (more challengingly) what if these figures show that that *offending* is occurring at a higher rate?
This brings me great joy
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This brings me great joy
Cmon Greg. Get on the TDI train
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Cmon Greg. Get on the TDI train
Maybe we need to just schedule a TDI
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Maybe we need to just schedule a TDI
Crazy thing was how composed and calm he was - particularly first 80 odd runs. Started looking like he was taking risks at end, but almost carefree and risk free when it mattered
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Crazy thing was how composed and calm he was - particularly first 80 odd runs. Started looking like he was taking risks at end, but almost carefree and risk free when it mattered