Access to Justice

Vulturous ATO preys on the grave

Civil Liberties Australia — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:16:16 +0000

As the Actor represents Everyman, so Paul Hogan represents us all over the bureaucratic inequities of oppressive legality and secrecy laws in Australia. He is now locked in the debtor's prison the nation is becoming, reverting to its penal role two centuries ago.

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.

America the brave hides behind bars

Civil Liberties Australia — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:23:21 +0000

In a recent series of articles, The Economist queries the sanity of the USA locking away more and more people in jails, some for almost unbelievable 'crimes', at increasingly greater cost year by year. There are lessons here for Australia.

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.

Lindy's request should be granted

Civil Liberties Australia — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:01:41 +0000

The Editor, The Australian, Sir: I respond to your report by David Nason "Lindy savages police investigation of Azaria" The Australian 18 Aug 2010, p.3.

I noted at the time, 30 years ago, that the first coroner's report by Denis Barritt had cleared Mrs Chamberlain of any wrong doing. However, because of a most unprofessional police investigation, Lindy was convicted for the death of baby Azaria.

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.

Even in the capital city, Indigenous Australians suffer disproportionately

Civil Liberties Australia — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:34:54 +0000

Despite adequate resources and general goodwill, 'significant improvement' continues to elude Indigenous Australians, even in the national capital, Aboriginal Justice leader Brendan Church writes. He provides a 10-point list of ways improvement is possible.

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.

Students help frame debates

Civil Liberties Australia — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:53:53 +0000

CLA works with advanced and honours students on topics of mutual interest, where the student gains credits for 'internship' programs or honours studies, and CLA benefits from excellent research papers which help to shape a current or future dilemma. See if one of these research ideas interests you.

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

Crime down, but perception up

Civil Liberties Australia — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:52:23 +0000

Crime is down in Australia and throughout the western world. But people think crime is rising, with some academics theorising it's because of all the cop shows on TV. Here's the official rundown for Australia - what do you think? Read more »...

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.

Govt shuts off open debate

Civil Liberties Australia — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:50:50 +0000

The Gillard/Conroy connection has closed off debate on internet censorship by releasing, under FOI, an secret industry consultation document with more than 90% blacked out. The reason for the blackout: fear of "premature unnecessary debate". Read more, watch the video »...

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.

What's wrong with bikie laws?

Civil Liberties Australia — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:48:50 +0000

What's wrong with the bikie legislation in NSW, SA and other states? In this interview, CLA Director and Media Spokesperson, Tim Vines, explains to the Atticus program on 2SER radio why bikie legislation is a danger to any form of social protest. Listen to the interview » ...

This article was posted on the Civil Liberties Australia website.