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Law & Liberties

Are same sex ties the bonds that break the Libs?

The adventures of British Conservative leader David Cameron with same sex marriage ought to warn Australian Liberals off.

by Thomas Ryan - 22/05/2013 - 31 comments

The Salvation Army is a branch of government

The Salvation Army has been marginalised by a ruthless and fearful government.

by Bruce Haigh - 16/05/2013 - 37 comments

Tony Abbott goes back to court in June

David Ettridge is now suing Abbott for an apology and more than $1.5 million in damages, alleging his campaign was unlawful.

by Alan Austin - 13/05/2013 - 100 comments

The rule of law – or the rule of central bankers?

Perhaps it is time, however, to ask whether the Reserve Bank – like the Fed – could do better when it comes to acting consistently with the rule of law.

by Sukrit Sabhlok - 13/05/2013 - 43 comments

Double standards in religious free speech

At UNSW Christians are fair game, but Jews and Muslims have game keepers.

by Alex Perrottet - 9/05/2013 - 26 comments

How to stop the boats

The Government cannot stop the boats and the Opposition's plan won't do it either. But charging a fee will.

by David Leyonhjelm - 6/05/2013 - 130 comments

Corruption in Chinese eyes

Punishing individuals seems to be a universal way of tackling corruption. As long as the highly centralized system remains in China though, corruption is unavoidable.

by Xue Wang - 6/05/2013 - 3 comments

Happy families = a healthy economy

Social and economic conservatives don't necessarily see eye to eye on the rights of the unborn child.

by Babette Francis - 2/05/2013 - 10 comments

Foxtel’s bestiality billboard is last straw: industry must be regulated

If ethics is so confused that its teachers have no moral compass, why should we be surprised a large company seeks to cash in on the controversy it knows it will generate by advertising in this manner?

by Lyle Shelton - 2/05/2013 - 33 comments

Utilitarianism and drugs in sport

'Greatest happiness' arguments can lead to immoral decisions which an individual can justify to themself.

by Simon Smart - 1/05/2013 - 4 comments

State of imprisonment

'Rotto' is not the past. On 28 March, Richard Harding, formerly Inspector of Custodial Services, declared Western Australia a 'State of Imprisonment'.

by John Pilger - 1/05/2013 - 3 comments

Killed for being the wrong gender

A Melbourne doctor has blown the whistle on parents who demanded an abortion - because they didn't want a girl.

by Bill Muehlenberg - 30/04/2013 - 79 comments

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