Section 22C of the NSW Bail Act has stronger expectations for children than adults, presuming them guilty rather than innocent.
Accusations laid at the feet of former Acting Chief Executive Tu Pham went unanswered, but one question has a very clear answer.
Police, vested with exceptional powers, are not ordinary citizens. Transparency in evaluation of their actions is essential.
Burgeoning interest in the role of the ACT DPP in the racial vilification of an Indigenous man demands that the records be reviewed and accountability be apportioned.
Failure to address racist comments made by Pauline Hanson embolden other white supremacists, resulting in real harms.
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 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.
One Nation's rise in the shadow of misconduct by former NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton reflects cynicism toward integrity in government.
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.
What will it take for Australia's leaders to address the never-ending spate of abuses perpetuated against women?
Those who undermine the rule of law for political purpose inflict deep and lasting damage upon the legal and justice systems. Accountability is needed.
The decision that the PARD Amendments legislated following the Bondi attack are unconstitutional raises questions about the Premier.
Justice requires that legal practitioners be held to the same standards as the rest of the community, but not all jurisdictions accept that fact.
The NSW Court of Appeal struck down Minns’ emergency protest ban as unconstitutional.
Charges brought against Australia's most highly decorated living soldier prove that the rule of law is functioning appropriately, even if somewhat late.
The Bill's exposure draft posed significant risks to core rule-of-law principles, crucial to the underlying premise of democracy.
