The Mythical Doctrines of the Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence The separation of powers doctrine is widely praised as a cornerstone of our system of democratic constitutional government. Yet …
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“Judicial abuse occurs when judges substitute their own political (Personal) views for the law”. THE DAWN OF PROCRUSTEAN JUSTICE The judgment delivered by Justice Michael Lee in the Federal Court …
The Erosion of Judicial Integrity in Australia The Australian judiciary, once a bastion of impartiality and decorum, now languishes under a pall of misconduct that tarnishes its hallowed institutions. The …
“At the constitutional level where we work, ninety percent of any decision is emotional. The rational part of us supplies the reasons for supporting our predilections.” – U.S. Supreme Court …
TONY MOKBEL’S RELEASE EXPOSES A ROTTEN LEGAL LEGACY When Tony Mokbel walked free from a Victorian prison today, April 4, 2025, a TV reporter branded it a “day of shame” …
“Without strong watchdog institutions, impunity becomes the very foundation upon which systems of corruption are built. And if impunity is not demolished, all efforts to bring an end to corruption …
“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” – George Orwell (1903 – 1950), English Author and Journalist OUR …
“Every clique is a refuge for incompetence. It fosters corruption and disloyalty, it begets cowardice, and consequently is a burden upon and a drawback to the progress of the country. …
PROMISES PROMISES-A DIET FOR FOOLS A RUDDERLESS GOVERNMENT IN CRISIS OVER THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME As a general election looms, political parties and candidates trot out tired promises and self-aggrandizing …
HOW A GROUP OF LAWYERS STOLE $20 MILLION FROM UNDER THE NOSE OF REGULATORS WITH THE HELP OF A JUDGE The calibre of judicial appointments throughout Australia is starkly illuminated …