The Rule of Law, Presumption of Innocence, and the Right to a Fair Trial
The rule of law, the presumption of innocence, and the right to a fair trial are the oxygen of a democratic society.
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November 13, 2025
The Chessboard of Civilisations: Europe’s Hidden Debt to Islam
A history of a meeting of two civilisations in one small painting.
October 31, 2025
The Unsung Heroes: A Deep Dive into the World of Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers occupy a paradoxical position in modern society. They are hailed as champions of truth and accountability by some, and castigated as traitors or troublemakers by others. Yet the essence…
October 18, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Racism
Systemic Racism in the ACT Government – It’s Time for Real Accountability
Thomas Emerson's Closing the Gap Bill is a crucial step toward dismantling the systemic racism in the ACT Public Service.
October 17, 2025
Separation of Church and Hate: Religion in Public Life
John Fugelsang’s Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds arrives at a moment when the intersection of…
October 15, 2025
The Rape of American Democracy: Trump’s Reality Imitating Art
Trump's dystopian America has been anticipated ain film and literature for almost 200 years.
October 4, 2025
Walk a Mile
Before we stoke the fires and spew Our judgments tangled, sharp, untrue; Let gentleness begin its reign, To ease the depth of unseen pain.Let’s trade our shoes and set aside…
September 29, 2025
Banksy, Political Commentator and Genius
The brilliance of Banksy's judicial commentary lies in his understanding and acceptance of the response yo his message.
September 14, 2025
Charlie Kirk: A Retrospective on Provocative Rhetoric and Its Consequences
Introduction Charlie Kirk emerged in American political life as an energetic, unapologetic conservative voice who sought to remake campus politics and the broader conservative movement in his image. Born in…
September 13, 2025
Parallels of Peril: Hitler in 1924 and Trump in 2021
The descent into totalitarianism can only be avoided by cultivating truth, accountability, and pluralism in politics.
September 12, 2025
The Scorpion and the Frog: Israel and Regional Distrust
Israel's strikes against its Middle East neighbours over the past week injects poison into international relations, undermining diplomacy.
September 11, 2025
The Complex History of Israel’s Establishment: Beyond the Heroic Narrative
The establishment of Israel involved colonial alliances and dispossession creating a refugee crisis that persists today.
August 18, 2025
ACT Government / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Justice / Rule of Law
Whistleblowers: Critical Examination of High-Profile Cases and Systemic Failures
Protections of in whistleblower legislation fail to protect both the person making the disclosure and victims of malicious attack via fraud.
July 31, 2025
The Limits of Morality: Starving the Children to Attack Your Foe
If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or…
July 28, 2025
Genocide on the Doorstep: Famine and Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
International inaction in the face of the military onslaught by Israel risks the Palestinian annihilation.
July 26, 2025
Why the Humanities Are Essential for Cultivating Effective Citizens in Modern Democracies
The humanities are essential to building and maintaining social cohesion and ethics.
July 18, 2025
The Last Great Cause: Defending the Enlightenment in Contemporary Times
Excessive wealth accumulation and social media threaten to broaden inequality through discarding the values of the Enlightenment.
July 17, 2025
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous
Innocent People Pleading Guilty: Imbalance in the Just-us System
Finances, emotions and lack of accountability by police all serve to drive some innocent people to plead guilty to ease pressures.
July 14, 2025