The above issues, plus the shape of our own democracy, will come to the fore in 2017, as impetus grows for changes under CLA’s 10-year campaign for Better Justice. 31 Jan 2017
There’s a better, fairer way to do copyright, says the Productivity Commission. Economics guru Peter Martin outlines the pros and the cons of those in the escalating debate. 22 Dec 2016
Editor, Canberra Times: While Australia’s social & political elites bicker over whether the cost of providing paid domestic violence leave is economically bearable or unbearable, it is an entirely irrelevant issue to the increasing number of Australians who don’t enjoy the luxury of full or part-time employment (“Paid domestic violence leave would have ‘modest’ impact on the economy”, 22 Dec 2016). While the likes of ACTU head Ged Kearney, director of the ironically named “Centre for Future Work” Dr Jim Stanford & federal Finance Minister Mathias Cormann can afford to debate such issues up hill & down dale from theContinue reading
Editor, The Australian: In response to your report on page 7 of 14 Dec 2016 entitled ‘Love-lost lesbian cries foul on assets’, I believe the Family Court judges over concentrated on the fact that this couple kept their bank accounts separate from each other. In a similar situation with a heterosexual marriage of 27 years, there would be no question that the remaining partner would get the majority of the assets. At the present time, there is a strong campaign for marriage equality for gay couples. This decision highlights the necessity for marriage equality. – Brian Tennant AM, CLA memberContinue reading
As another year draws to a close, it should be a time to reflect on how we have responded to the needs of people, the most vital component of our very lives. Blending into society as individuals , we are aware to some degree of the basic human needs of the disabled, refugees, unemployed and the homeless, especially women with children escaping domestic violence, and we respond accordingly. However, mostly overlooked, is our prison system ,which has recently been brought to our attention by the media revealing the harsh treatment of the youthful inmates in a NT juvenile detention centreContinue reading
The Protest Generation – aka baby boomers – won’t stand for being told they can’t decide their own deaths, says Prof Ross Fitzgerald. Crucial parliamentary votes are in the offing. 13 Dec 2016
The top legal advisory body says Tasmania should have a Charter of Rights. Victoria and the ACT do, so too NZ, Canada, UK and USA. You too can sign your support. 10 Dec 2016
To the Editor Letters, The West Australian: I refer to your article titled ‘Triggs tell firm to pay compo to drug dealer’ (p6 TWA 23 Nov 2016). I feel that the Human Rights Commissioner’s decisions, even though politically correct, are not clearly appreciated – not only by the government but also employers. Professor Triggs’ decisions, looking closely at them,are just and fair and should be supported by all concerned, those in government and those who employ people. If we prevent people with a past criminal history from being meaningfully employed, we will leave them with no option but to continue committing crimes.Continue reading
No matter who wins the next state election, there’s a dire need to deliver a fair go and equity as much as economics and ‘law and order’, says Tom Percy. 5 Dec 2016
Students doing law or journalism or another course involving liberties and rights questions might like to think about an internship with CLA. Here’s some information on how.. 5 Dec 2016