CLArion newsletter Jan 2015: Vote is possible on euthanasia, but beware ID
The PM has indicated a conscience vote on people’s right to choose a dignified death is possible this year, but so also are an ID card and censorship moves. 31 Dec 2014
The PM has indicated a conscience vote on people’s right to choose a dignified death is possible this year, but so also are an ID card and censorship moves. 31 Dec 2014
Diverse groups concerned about static standards of justice in the legal system are to mount a long-term national campaign; equally, falling parliamentary standards are causing concern. 30 Nov 2014
The committee which endorses potential spook-police excesses when it approves new terror laws now wants even more reach and control. We must fight the power grab. 31 Oct 3014
Tweedledum politicians, spooked and running scared, unwittingly hand victory to terrorists over Australia’s liberties, rights and freedoms. Where are our statesmen (and women) when we need them? 30 Sept 2014
Parliament will soon pass the first 124 pages of new spying and surveillance laws. Two more tranches will follow. The laws give too much power to the state. 31 Aug 2014
Proposed sweeping surveillance powers for police and spooks are so alarming that civil liberties groups are combining to mount a joint campaign for common sense. 31 July 2014