Australia’s political guardrail institutions are often holograms lacking the substantive ability to fulfill their mandates.
Preamble This article responds to a vile, racist comment left on my website by a self-described white supremacist using the pseudonym “Don’t Like Abos.” Highly original. The comment read: “Look,…
Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police biases law enforcement, diverting the drivers from community service and underpinning unprofessional behaviour.
Failure to ensure the integrity of legal documents and to hold those accountable for breach are hallmarks of a failed justice system.
"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.
The costs of public sector corruption are extensive, but anti-corruption strategies afford ways to mitigate the effects and promote public welfare.
The promotion of conspiracies and misinformation by political leaders and "experts" feeds societal polarisation and undermines democracy.
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…
The cost of silence, far too great a toll, In a democracy for sale, we've lost control.
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.
Choose your friends wisely and your statements prudently. They may become the reason you are remembered.
The Catholic Church - the chameleon in employer-employee relations in the legal-financial tango.
It's time to prioritise integrity, transparency and accountability in our leaders, regardless of their political affiliations.
Climate change is now. There is no more time for empty pledges.