Revisiting Sir William Blackstone’s Insights in Today’s Criminal Law
Access to true justice requires that coercive bargaining and penalties for going to trial be eradicated as part of legal reform.
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January 6, 2025
Janus: The politicisation of the public service
Abstract Public service is traditionally conceived as a noble endeavour aimed at the betterment of society, yet a closer examination reveals that it can sometimes prioritise image over genuine public…
December 24, 2024
The Balanced Budget Debate in Australia: A Casual Dive into the Pros and Cons
A balanced budget has its merits, but could other considerations carry more weight?
December 19, 2024
The Emergence of Totalitarianism: Beware Convenient Fires
The emergence of totalitarianism in Germany in 1933 affords lessons for the contemporary world about democracy and authoritarianism.
December 17, 2024
Sednaya Prison – Legacy of the Despot Bashar al-Asaad
The horrors being uncovered within the walls of Syria's Sednaya Prison are reminiscent of the concentration camps. The world must not look away.
December 13, 2024
Democracy in Crisis: A Call to Action
The crisis of democracy is a global challenge demanding immediate attention.
December 7, 2024
The Rise of Political Polarisation in Australia: Implications for Democracy
The rise of political polarisation in Australia poses significant challenges to the health of its democracy.
December 5, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Justice
A Journey of Resilience: My Ongoing Battle for Justice Against the Australian Labor Party
An outline of the ongoing politically motivated barriers faced in the pursuit of justice and the implications for whistleblowers.
December 3, 2024
Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Human Rights / International Law / Mining / United Nations
Echoes Of Silence: Chevron’s Profits Amidst The Crisis In Gaza
Will we be remembered as passive observers, complicit in the silence that enables injustice?
December 1, 2024
Origins Broken Fragment L, by Lionel Smit.
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Equality / Former Commissioner / Justice / Racism
The Cornerstone of Justice: Facing Our Accusers and Ensuring Accountability for All
Indigenous people have the same right to demand that those accusing someone of a crime are held accountable when the substance of the allegations is proved to be forged.
November 28, 2024
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Human Rights / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Xenophobia
Demanding Accountability: The Dutton Debate and Necessity for Media Vigilance
Divisive statements by the opposition leader Peter Dutton have referred by a coalition of Jewish and Muslim advocates to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
November 27, 2024
The Company We Keep and the Hills We Choose to Die Upon
Choose your friends wisely and your statements prudently. They may become the reason you are remembered.
November 26, 2024
Turncoat Tony the Public Housing Neoliberal
Turning away from those in need, A neo-liberal dream more enticing, it seems.
November 23, 2024
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Racism / White Australia
White Supremacy: ACT Labor’s Unsettling Dirty Secret
The decision of ACT Labor to align with the racism espoused with Angel Marina underscores a profound moral failing that tarnishes its leaders.
November 23, 2024
Richard Boyle
Whistleblower Laws Are Not Colour Blind: A Troubling Paradox in Australia’s Legal Landscape
Whistleblower legislation fails to protect those acting in good-faith and at the same time turns a blind eye to those submitting fraudulent evidence.
November 20, 2024
Introducing Religion in Public Education: A Critical Examination
The incorporation of the Bible into school curricula raises ethical, educational and constitutional concerns in Oklahoma.
November 19, 2024
The Awkward Tango: The Catholic Church, JobKeeper and Legal Controversies
The Catholic Church - the chameleon in employer-employee relations in the legal-financial tango.
November 15, 2024
Vicarious Liability and the Catholic Church
The High Court of Australia's on 13 November 2024 ruling into vicarious liability and Catholic Church carries significant legal implications.
November 15, 2024
