The Thread That Binds UsWe walk beneath the same wide sky, No matter where or how or why. Our hearts beat out a common tune, A melody under the sun…
Failure to ensure the integrity of legal documents and to hold those accountable for breach are hallmarks of a failed justice system.
Access to justice is hampered by financial means for the majority, but there are ways to address the disparity.
Mandatory sentencing disproportionately affects marginalist populations.
The UN Declaration of Human Rights sets standards for the protection and advancement of people, but the reality is more challenged.
"Alternative facts" are embedded by unconscious bias and group-identity, but may be addressed via multi-faceted strategies the respect the individual.
Corruption is a systemic issue that transcends political affiliations and demands accountability, no less in the ACT than any other jurisdiction.
The lack of accountability for fabrication of evidence by police further insults victims of injustice and undermines trust in the justice system.
Corruption must be combatted by public demand for independent anti-corruption bodies and whistleblower protections.
Hate speech in modern society refreshes societal tensions that lead to intolerance and violence, but there are strategies to combat it.
White nationalism poses a significant danger to democracy, undermining human rights and destabilising community.
The economic and social costs of corruption in the public service underscores the imperative for robust anti-corruption bodies.
Albanese's government faces challenges connecting with young male voters that threaten his re-election prospects.
Trumpism challenges us to look beyond the ideology of politics to the emotions that underpin collective voter behaviour.
The promotion of conspiracies and misinformation by political leaders and "experts" feeds societal polarisation and undermines democracy.
Centuries of persecution underscore the necessity for a safe haven for Jews that also acknowledges Palestinians through a two-state solution.
Populist leaders eschew virtue signalling, preferring the emotional hook of deceit to connect with the people.
The rise of populism reveals deep-seated political frustrations, underscoring the need for democratic principles, accountability and integrity.
Access to true justice requires that coercive bargaining and penalties for going to trial be eradicated as part of legal reform.
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…