Keywords: High Court Judges
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 07 June 2010
13 Comments
When the Government announced that its response to the National Human Rights Consultation would not include a legislative Charter of Rights, many activists despaired. I am more sanguine. We knew from the beginning that a Human Rights Act would be a big ask.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 14 October 2009
1 Comment
Even if all our recommendations were implemented tomorrow, there would still be vulnerable
Australians missing out on essential economic and
social rights. Responsibility for meeting these needs cannot rest
solely with government. We need to take
responsibility for each other.
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AUSTRALIA
- Carol Ransley
- 19 June 2009
4 Comments
Sitting inside a purpose-built cell within Burma's notorious Insein prison, Suu Kyi today turns 64. Despite the 'bells and whistles' of a Burmese court, Suu Kyi is unlikely to receive a fair trial and will likely spend the next few years in prison.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 02 April 2009
3 Comments
We need to be on our guard against laws and policies enacted in the name of the public interest but with insufficient consideration for the human rights of the minority.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 03 February 2009
9 Comments
Prior to convening his own farewell ceremony yesterday, Kirby published his last dissenting judgment, stating Aborigines
should have their day in court over the Intervention. Though respecting tradition, Kirby has long thrived on conflict and change.
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AUSTRALIA
- Nicholas Farrelly and Andrew Walker
- 04 December 2008
The protesters who occupied Bangkok's airports are claiming victory in their political battle, following the Constitutional Court's dissolution of the ruling party. But this is far from the end. The government is down, but not out.
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INTERNATIONAL
- Kerry Murphy
- 30 July 2008
7 Comments
Yesterday's announcement of the Government's policy shift away from indefinite detention of asylum seekers brings Australia closer to UNHCR recommendations. It remains to be seen if it will have the courage of its convictions if more boats do arrive.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 26 May 2008
15 Comments
Cardinal George Pell opposes a bill of rights
in any form, but there are pros and cons. Some judges are tempted to
extend their reach, running ahead of the public in forcing a social
agenda.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 26 May 2008
1 Comment
The text is from Professor Frank Brennan's 2008 Institute of Justice Studies Oration from 22 May 2008.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 17 October 2007
At his swearing in as a High Court judge, Sir Ronald Wilson noted the significance of rich personal relationships. Early in his career he forged links with police and lawyers, becoming known as a ruthless prosecutor. Later it was with members of the Stolen Generation, who held him in high regard and with great affection.
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RELIGION
- Daniel Gilbert
- 27 February 2007
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 24 December 2006
2 Comments
It could be time to think of abandoning the present system of native land title, which mainly benefits lawyers. A better system may be an arbitral system that declares what the rights of the parties ought to be according to the justice and circumstances of the individual case. From 16 May 2006.
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