The Karl Stefanovic Show

The Karl Stefanovic Show

KARL FIRES UP: 'Is There One Rule For Some and Another For Everyone Else?'

Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min · 7 segments

Australia's justice system is under the spotlight. Former AFP operative David Craig joins Karl Stefanovic to ask whether Australia is developing a two-tier approach to policing and national security…

Australia's justice system is under the spotlight. Former AFP operative David Craig joins Karl Stefanovic to ask whether Australia is developing a two-tier approach to policing and national security, as another ISIS-linked Australian seeks to return home. Then, Leisa Jeisman shares the heartbreaking story of her teenage son, who was allegedly attacked by a gang in Perth, only to see one of the accused granted bail. She asks whether victims are being forgotten. Plus, Tweed councillor Kimberly Hone discusses her suspension after questioning the mayor, and farmer Darcy Gervasoni explains why Australian agriculture is facing increasing pressure. Do you think Australia's justice system is treating everyone equally? Let us know in the comments. A big thanks to our mates at Tanda for supporting the show. If you employ people in Australia, visit https://www.tanda.com to simplify hiring, rostering, payroll and compliance. My Ringers Western shirt is available on http://ringerswestern.com use code KARL20 for 20% off your first purchase. If you like this content, a subscribe means a lot to us. NOTE: On The Brutal Attack of Lucas Jeisman: We reached out to WA Police, who said medical assistance was offered at the scene and declined. Police said the assault was first reported the following day, after officers had attended the initial gathering, and that detectives subsequently launched an investigation, charging five juveniles in relation to the attack. Police also confirmed that one juvenile pleaded guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm, but the Children's Court imposed no punishment under Section 67 of the Young Offenders Act.

Australia's justice system is under the spotlight. Former AFP operative David Craig joins Karl Stefanovic to ask whether Australia is developing a two-tier approach to policing and national security…

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Karl StefanovicHost

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[upbeat music] Evening everyone.

Karl StefanovicHost

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Well, a Perth doctor who fled Australia to join ISIS and became known as Dr. Jihad has reportedly been found alive after being presumed dead for more than a decade.

Karl StefanovicHost

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We could all be so lucky.

Karl StefanovicHost

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Well, he wants to come home, and I bet the Aussie government can't do anything about it given he's a citizen.

Karl StefanovicHost

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All of this comes days after the news of an alleged ISIS bride who recently returned from Syria was granted bail.

Karl StefanovicHost

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Anyone else feeling uneasy about that? Well, former AFP officer, David Craig sure is.

David CraigGuest

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Danger is radical Islam.

David CraigGuest

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More dangerous than white supremacists and all these other ugly idiots that are out there.

David CraigGuest

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The most fatal, the most dangerous is radical Islam.

David CraigGuest

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Don't try and play victim when really you're the aggressor.

Karl StefanovicHost

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And is two-tier policing, like we've seen in the UK, a disturbing possibility here in Australia? A Perth mother is demanding answers after the teenager accused of a brutal machete attack on her son walked away without punishment.

Karl StefanovicHost

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A warning, the vision you're about to see is confronting.

Karl StefanovicHost

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[screams]

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Go back with your [censored].

Karl StefanovicHost

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And the local councillor who was escorted out by police for asking questions.

Kimberley HoneGuest

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Being removed today for what I think and feel.

Karl StefanovicHost

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And the 24-year-old country girl fighting to stop the government from running transmission lines smack bang through her family's farm.

Karl StefanovicHost

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This is Karl Weekly.

Karl StefanovicHost

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Let's get into it.

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