Saving Mary Jane from a firing squad
Barrister Felicity Gerry tells the story of saving one life when the two Bali 9 men were executed: Mary Jane Veloso’s story stands for the plight of trafficked women worldwide. 10 July 2015
Security from violence begins at home
Human security begins at home. It is, or it should be, the first place where people can feel safe and secure. It is time for our caring catholic captain and his cabinet to examine a few basic facts – un-muddied by political massaging. How many people have lost their lives through public terrorism in Australia in the past 12 months, and how much has been spent on National Security to combat this? On the other hand, how many lives have been lost and how much physical, emotional and financial pain endured by women (and very few men) through domestic violenceContinue reading
ICJ to campaign for rule of law
A leading legal body in Australia is so deeply concerned about abuses of the Rule of Law in Australia that is compiling evidence of transgressions and planning a national conference. 3 July 2015
One citizenship for all Australians
There’s emerging agreement that the proposed citizenship laws are probably headed for the High Court, where the Australian government’s ability to strip people of citizenship will likely be curtailed. 2 July 2015
July 2015 newsletter: Campaign to improve citizenship bill needed for our democracy
No draft law has produced such an outpouring of adverse comment from members as the Citizenship Bill: read CLA’s first response…and how you can put your views forward. 30 June 2015
Gay court says yes to drug
The US Supreme Court has produced contrasting decisions recently: it voted 5-4 to free up gay marriage, but also 5-4 condemned death row prisoners to a possibly painful death. 30 June 2015
Treat drugs and alcohol equally
A zero tolerance regime, such as with drugs like marijuana in the system, is immeasurably senseless and therefore unfair, many people believe. Time for a change to the law. 30 June 2015
Maintaining the (female) rage
Men and women of Australia forget how PM Whitlam’s government changed the life of females in Oz forever: Gough’s women’s advisor, Elizabeth Reid, reminds us the rage needs to continue. 25 June 2015
Analysing ‘right to appeal’ rulings
Just two cases have been fully appealed under new ‘right to appeal’ provisions now in SA law, and soon to be introduced to Tasmania. Barbara Etter analyses decisions so far. 24 June 2015