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
Democracy For Sale
The cost of silence, far too great a toll, In a democracy for sale, we've lost control.
December 13, 2024
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
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
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
A Call for Political Accountability: Beyond Partisan Loyalties
It's time to prioritise integrity, transparency and accountability in our leaders, regardless of their political affiliations.
November 13, 2024
Reflecting on the Legacy of Climate Promises
Climate change is now. There is no more time for empty pledges.
November 5, 2024
Standing Firm Against Corruption: A Personal Journey of Advocacy and Accountability
The ACT Solicitor General attempted to suppress these documents and potential fraud by prosecuting Mr Mullins. He failed.
October 30, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Racism
Ethical Governance: The Relationship between Andrew Barr and Angel Marina
Andrew Barr has thus far refused to address the allegations against former ACT public servant Angel Marina. Why?
October 28, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Ernst & Young
The Masquerade of Ernst & Young: Revealing Corporate Illusions
The masks worn by Ernst & Young hide the unpalatable reality of corporate deceit and complicity in with the ACT Government in denying human rights.
October 17, 2024
Ernst & Young statement
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / Ernst & Young / First Nations/Indigenous / Racism / White Australia
Unmasking the Shadows: Racism and Institutional Betrayal at Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young would have us all believe that they do not support racists. The facts prove otherwise.
October 16, 2024
20 Years of Hard Labor: A Call for Accountability and Reform
Can Canberra afford the debt that comes with Andrew Barr's Labor-led government?
October 11, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Justice / Law Enforcement / Propaganda / Racism / Rule of Law
The ACT Government and the Ministry of Truth
The Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal has become Orwell's Ministry of Truth, facilitating the distortion of historical and legal records.
October 10, 2024
Shane Rattenbury, ACT Greens
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law / White Australia
Accountability in Leadership: A Call for Transparency from Attorney General Shane Rattenbury
The integrity of our legal system and the trust of the public are at stake. Mr. Rattenbury to respond to the issues raised and demonstrate the leadership that the people of the ACT deserve.
September 30, 2024
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / First Nations/Indigenous / Health / Mental Health / White Australia
ACT Health: Meeting need or papering over the cracks?
Twenty years of ACT Labor should deliver positive health indicators, yet the annual report disappoints.
September 28, 2024
ACT Greens email for 2024 election
ACT Greens: working for voters of ACT Labor?
The upcoming elections present an opportunity to reflect on who truly serves the interests of the ACT community.
September 27, 2024
20 Years of Unbroken One-Party Rule in the ACT: A Dismal Reality Check
It is time for the ACT to a return to a more balanced and representative governance model.
September 21, 2024
The ACT Greens in Coalition with Labor
The Greens have won a greater proportion of the seat in the ACT than any other state or territory but do they lack the spine to hold ACT Labor to account?
September 19, 2024