The police will harass and intimidate ordinary people but not the rich and powerful. The law will protect employers and attack the unions. Alan Bond can steal millions and get a slap on the wrist. John Singleton can get off for doing 160 kph - his 4th traffic offence. Susan Renouf can get off for drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
Politicians can rort the system and get away with it.
The police and the courts are on the side of the rich and powerful. Because we're sick of ordinary people being ripped off and lied to by politicians and the rich. Most people are, but we're just directing our anger at the right targets. Like most people, we're against terrorism, and like most people, we believe in self-defence. Some people seem to have the idea that we're violent.