Diverse groups ask for more thought
Diverse interests, from Muslim groups to CLA, have combined to ask the government to delay its latest tranche of terror laws to allow more consideration and consultation. 16 Oct 2014
Diverse interests, from Muslim groups to CLA, have combined to ask the government to delay its latest tranche of terror laws to allow more consideration and consultation. 16 Oct 2014
There are lessons worldwide to be learned from Wrongful Conviction Day, held this month: here are 10 from Toronto in Canada, most of which apply here. 5 Oct 2014
It’s inexplicable why the Newman government has returned Queensland to ‘its dark past’, former Commissioner Tony Fitzgerald says. Only the people can save the state. 16 Sept 2014
Justice is a legal lottery when a police officer just ‘knows’ a person is guilty. Even the supposed best interviewing techniques can lead to tunnel vision. 16 Sept 2014
Australia’s fear meter is ramped to red alert…mainly so scared citizens won’t become angry over new laws that further restrict civil liberties and invade our privacy. 12 Sept 2014
ASIO is in the subterfuge game. That’s why they’re saying harsh anti-privacy laws are targeting jihadists. But that’s not the reason the laws were written. 26 Aug 2014
Disparate groups are banding together to force Victoria to act on UN rulings in an old case where justice has not been done, nor seen to be done. 11 Aug 2014
Mandatory minimum prison sentences for ‘illegal’ protests are a mistake for both justice and practical reasons. Both ‘poor’ law and ‘poor’ taxpayers, says CLA’s Richard Griggs. 10 Aug 2014
Because politicians live in fear, they want all Australians to be constantly afraid: but, if you’ve done nothing wrong, why should your government spy on you? 9 Aug 2014