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High Court strikes down Commonwealth on long-detained refugees

The High Court’s latest ruling on false imprisonment exposes the legal, financial and human consequences of Australia’s punitive immigration...

12.06.2026 20

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It is time for a real liberal party

More than 20 years after he wrote that the Liberal Party has deserted it roots and become deeply conservative, Greg Barns argues it is well beyond...

25.05.2026 20

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Australia’s ISIS cases test law, politics and fairness

Three women repatriated from Syria have been charged with serious offences under Australian law, but the response from political leaders risks...

11.05.2026 20

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Antisemitism inquiry interim report: we don’t need more terror laws – we need gun reform

03.05.2026 10

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Tune in, turn on, and drop out: the case for legalising psychedelics is stronger than ever

22.04.2026 20

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The most liberal of Judges – Anthony Mason

Beyond his landmark judicial legacy, Anthony Mason’s later advocacy for a bill of rights and a republic remains a powerful challenge to...

23.03.2026 40

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Another High Court rebuke on immigration laws – and a warning on rushed policymaking

A new High Court ruling has struck down the Albanese government’s restrictions on former immigration detainees – exposing the risks of rushed,...

19.03.2026 20

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Foreign fighters for Israel – beyond the reach of Australian law?

While the government vows to block the return of Australian women and children from Syria, hundreds of Australians who have served with the Israeli...

25.02.2026 20

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Grace Tame, free speech and the return of political punishment

12.02.2026 20

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Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box

22.01.2026 20

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Best of 2025 - OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime

14.01.2026 20

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Best of 2025 - Albanese and Rudd sold out freedom of the press this week

12.01.2026 20

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Best of 2025 - 7 October not a day to abuse protesters

10.01.2026 20

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Best of 2025 - FOI changes big backward step for government transparency

07.01.2026 30

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Rethinking the call for a royal commission after Bondi

06.01.2026 20

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Best of 2025 - Dreyfus leaves little legacy

05.01.2026 30

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Best of 2025 - Australia must defend International Criminal Court

04.01.2026 10

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Bondi demands answers – and a Royal Commission

19.12.2025 20

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Australia’s social media ban puts free speech on the chopping block

09.12.2025 10

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OFFICIAL – Israel’s proposed death-penalty law is a war crime

06.11.2025 20

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Albanese and Rudd sold out freedom of the press this week

22.10.2025 10

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7 October not a day to abuse protesters

07.10.2025 10

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FOI changes big backward step for government transparency

16.09.2025 20

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Australia must defend International Criminal Court

24.08.2025 10

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Universities, free speech and the High Court

19.08.2025 20

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Albo's Palestine delay an act of moral cowardice

05.08.2025 20

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Antisemitism envoy's report 'Trumpian'

10.07.2025 10

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Freedom of speech and chants

08.07.2025 20

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Lattouf’s win over ABC a big victory for freedom of expression

25.06.2025 10

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Bombing Iran a clear breach of international law

22.06.2025 10

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Tasmania in the news for all the wrong reasons

13.06.2025 10

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Australia still doing little as the Gaza genocide gets worse

27.05.2025 10

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Dreyfus leaves little legacy

09.05.2025 10

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If I were attorney-general...

01.05.2025 10

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Federal election: Time to hold MPs accountable for stance on genocide [fix pix]

09.04.2025 20

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