Victoria’s Coalition government, in office for almost 10 months, has so far been largely successful in avoiding controversy — in keeping with Ted Baillieu’s steady-as-she-goes style and with his very narrow parliamentary majority.
Human rights charter
Frank Brennan: Why human rights need to be our agenda
Australia doesn’t need a human rights charter, the government has decided. Fine, says Frank Brennan, that wasn’t the main point anyway. Hopefully the government won’t ignore the 87% of respondents who want a human rights act.
Bob Carr: It’s our right not to have a human rights charter
We don’t need a human rights charter in Australia because we don’t have human rights issues. Luckily Frank Brennan’s recommendations have been ignored, since it was all a waste of time and money, writes former NSW premier Bob Carr.
Abbott’s Muslim comment shows the need for a Human Rights Act
Yesterday, Tony Abbott commented about keeping Muslims out of the country. It’s proof that we need a Human Rights Act to protect our democracy from personal bias, writes Mark Blumer.
Kelly: Turns out, no one wants a human rights charter
Will Kevin Rudd enact a human rights charter as recommended by the Brennan report? The human rights lobby is powerful and determined, but it would be a foolish act with such a disengaged public, writes Paul Kelly.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: What’s Garrett gonna do? Call Carbon Cops
Crikey readers weigh in on Peter Garrett’s green loans and roof insulation scheme, the possibility of a human rights charter and the possibility of rising the legal drinking age to 21.
Charter of rights is “stone cold dead”
It now seems the Brennan committee report will not recommend an Australian bill of rights. How did such a good idea get bogged down in the fallacy that judges would abuse their power? asks Richard Ackland.
Does the parliamentary process discriminate? John Howard: bill of rights = triumph of elitism
A bill of rights would take away the rights of “ordinary Australians” and put too much power in the hands of judges, argued Australia’s former PM at last night’s Menzies lecture.
Position Vacant: Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
The position of Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is one of the most important in government…
