When we contemplate corruption, we must also acknowledge the profound and unyielding power that public officials wield to devastate lives. In a nation like Australia, which prides itself on liberty and justice, the presumption of innocence often feels like a distant ideal. Our justice system appears to operate on a multi-tiered basis—where the concept of 'us' and 'them' shapes outcomes. For many, justice in Australia can seem as insubstantial as gossamer, easily torn apart by the very institutions meant to protect us.