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September 11, 2026
The Nazi and the Constitution: What the White Australia Party Case is Really Testing
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.
September 9, 2026
Children in the Square: Say no to Hanson and the grammar of denial
Hanson's response to the youth protest against One Nation fails to address the substance of the concerns with which students take issue.
August 14, 2026
Gillham v MSO: A Precedent To Follow
Jayson Gillham's unsuccessful litigation against the MSO raises a number of concerns about the consequences for subsequent claims, in particular for contractors.
July 13, 2026
When the Law Itself Was Unlawful: PARD, Town Hall, and the Case for Accountability
The decision that the PARD Amendments legislated following the Bondi attack are unconstitutional raises questions about the Premier.
June 13, 2026
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Government / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Religion / Rule of Law
IHRA, the Australian Public Service and Silencing Political Dissent
Enforcing a disputed political definition in the public service sets an implicit bias that will affect public policy and relations both local and international.
March 31, 2026
Antisemitism, Indigenous Racism and Equity – Hierarchies in Australian Policies
A hierarchy of attention and resources to counter racism in Australia undermines our commitment to equality and cohesion.
February 7, 2026
Free Speech in Australia: A Critical Analysis of Chris Minns’ Approach
Assuming controls on freedom of speech in Australia lies in the hands of governments ignores extensive legal precedent and civic discourse.
January 24, 2026
Analysing the Draft: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
The Bill's exposure draft posed significant risks to core rule-of-law principles, crucial to the underlying premise of democracy.
January 18, 2026
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
The Mirror of Art: Society Through the Lens of Zionism, Judaism and Gaza
Art can only hold a mirror to society, when it is able to do so free from fear and reprisal.
August 17, 2025
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Law Enforcement
Freedom of Speech in Australia: Legalities, Overreach and Silencing
Australia's, freedom of speech is far from assured, at risk from institutions including the Australian Federal Police.
August 9, 2025
The Complex Landscape of Antisemitism and Multiculturalism in Australia
The very arguments posed against the Voice to Parliament demonstrate the hypocrisy of those advocating for antisemitism laws.
July 12, 2025
The Denial of Truth: Mental Prisons in Authoritarian and Free Societies
Andrei Konchalovsky's "Dear Comrades!" highlights the individual and societal costs of denying reality.
June 7, 2025
Guardians of Free Thought: Institutions and the Defence of Liberty in a Mature Democracy
Institutions independent of government that provide perspective in times of crisis are crucial to democracy.
April 19, 2025
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
The Pillars of Democracy: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of Law
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
April 12, 2025
The Wooden Horse of Wealth: Billionaires and the Subversion of Democracy
The Trojan Horse is a lesson in looking beyond a rival's seemingly generous gift to their underlying motives and past behaviours.
March 18, 2025
Democracy versus freedom of speech: Where tolerance draws the line
At its fundamental roots, democracy requires freedom of speech, but with a necessary tension to limit hate.
March 7, 2025
Hate Speech: Impact on Society, Individuals and Democracy
Hate speech in modern society refreshes societal tensions that lead to intolerance and violence, but there are strategies to combat it.
January 31, 2025
Culture / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Education / Equality / Equality of opportunity / Human Rights / Respect / Rule of Law / Tertiary
The Hunger Games, contemporary spin on ancient tale
The first installment of the Hunger Games franchise reflects real world tensions and sets the basis for a range of outcomes in subsequent movies.
April 22, 2012