Trump, RBG, Barrett: Lessons from a juridico-political battleground
A fascinating look at the very public US Supreme Court appointment process & how it compares with the very private process for our High Court.
By Professor Helen Irving - 6 min read
Aboriginal Australians not vulnerable to deportation
A fascinating look at the High Court’s 4-3 split in the recent Aboriginal citizenship & deportation cases.
By Elisa Arcioni and Rayner Thwaites - 8 min read
Can we come home now? Temporary Exclusion Orders Act raises serious constitutional concerns
PROFESSOR HELEN IRVING considers the prospect of a High Court challenge to the latest controversial counter terrorism laws.
By Professor Helen Irving - 8 min read
The Constitutional limits of NCAT’s jurisdiction
Clients need to be advised of the Constitutional limits of NCAT’s jurisdiction so that alternative remedial avenues may be pursued. By RICHARD MCCULLAGH.
By Richard McCullagh - 6 min read
Constitutional aspects of the NSW costs assessment system
MICHELLE CASTLE considers the question of whether a NSW costs assessor can determine matters between residents of different states and the Constitutional issues at play.
By Michelle Castle - 8 min read
The information that democracy needs: the 2018 Whitlam Oration
BRET WALKER SC delivered the 2018 Whitlam Oration in Parramatta. This abridged version is published with the permission of the Whitlam Institute.
By Bret Walker SC - 11 min read
The constitutional cost of combatting espionage and foreign interference
The Federal Government has introduced three Bills to combat foreign interference in our political and electoral systems. Two have been passed. By HANNAH RYAN.
By Hannah Ryan - 8 min read
High Court leaves NCAT standing with no standing for interstate party disputes
The High Court ruled the NCAT is not permitted to hear ‘Federal Matters’ including disputes between residents of different States of Australia. By TALITHA FISHBURN.
By Talitha Fishburn - 7 min read
Brown v Tasmania: High Court delivers a win for protesters
In Brown v Tasmania, the High Court applied the constitutional freedom of political communication to invalidate provisions of the Tasmanian Protestors Act. By AMELIA SIMPSON.
By Dr Amelia Simpson - 6 min read
Seven little Australians (and counting … )*
The dual citizenship case that has gripped the nation was decided in a decisive, single joint judgment of the High Court of Australia. By TONY…
By Tony Blackshield AO - 13 min read
What to make of a history of repeated referendum failure
Many Australians are pessimistic about the prospects of future attempts at constitutional reform. By DR PAUL KILDEA.
By Paul Kildea - 7 min read