One imagined that the national cabinet on family violence would have wanted to demonstrate it meant business. Nothing could be further from those ambitions.
ABC investigative journalist Louise Milligan switches from news to fiction, with her debut novel, Pheasants Nest abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
It is no easy feat stepping into the ever-expanding Australian fiction scene. Milligan did so with an intriguing premise that draws upon her extensive knowledge of crime, knowing that she will inevitably be perceived as a journalist-turned-author.
With a series of high-profile cases in the news, parole is back in the spotlight. Let’s unpack some of the most common misconceptions about what parole really means.