In the fifteen years since Blak and Black spoke of the erosion of civil liberties, much of what was forewarned has been realised.
The cathedral of the rule of law faces challenges as has done Notre Dame, being damaged and rebuilt over the centuries to become a more complete icon.
The High Court of Australia case regarding the power of the Commonwealth to proscribe hate groups is a seminal test of the rule of law.
Freehold has never been at risk from Native Title in Australia, and arguments to the contrary by One Nation demonstrate the manipulation of community sentiment.
The default system for determining compensation awarded to Native Title holders by miners is unbalanced, strongly favouring mining interests.
Weakening the separation of the legislative and administrative branches of the law risks a partisan judiciary that acts on political intent rather than justice guidelines.
International government response to the war in Yugoslav versus that in Gaza highlights the poor support given to the isolated and weak.
Conscience demands that we acknowledge the decimation in Palestine, from lives to villages, straining justice.
Emergency legislation implemented for sound reasons can become the tool of unscrupulous and unethical people if not dismantled when no longer needed.
ACT Policing's lack of transparency into officers' misconduct diminishes public trust.
The difference between Christianity and Islam is not entirely religious, being a product of geopolitics as much as theological and philosophical traditions.
Persistent poor results on Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous reflect an ongoing lack of support by governments.
Over twenty years of seemingly direct support for Angel Marina in the face of his racism leads to the conclusion that the ALP and AFP are both racist.
For all the talk over the past three decades in favour of Indigenous rights and Closing the Gap, the actions of the ALP have borne out its true contempt for First Nations People.
Justification of state retaliation against an aggressor for harm is a subjective determination that may vary between individuals.
One Nation's rise in the shadow of misconduct by former NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton reflects cynicism toward integrity in government.
Most of what appears on this site concerns itself with the present tense of injustice – the ACT, the AFP, the slow grinding machinery of institutions that would rather forget…
Whether genuinely seeking peace or simply a pragmatic politician who saw the inevitable, FW de Klerk was instrumental in dismantling apartheid
Jayson Gillham's unsuccessful litigation against the MSO raises a number of concerns about the consequences for subsequent claims, in particular for contractors.
Examining the principles that undermine the rule of law highlights the failures of Australia's legal system.