by Chris Merritt | Jul 11, 2025 | Anti-Semitism, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Media Article
Jillian Segal’s plan for dealing with anti-semitism has one big vulnerability: it will not work unless the community understands that she is dealing with a sickness that affects everyone, not just Jews. It is simply inaccurate to view anti-semitism as a problem for...
by Chris Merritt | Jul 4, 2025 | 18C, Anti-Semitism, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Media Article
The real lesson from this week’s Federal Court ruling against Islamic hate preacher Wissam Haddad is not to be found in the judgement. It is to be found in the fact that federal and state authorities were mere spectators during this case, sitting back and watching as...
by Chris Merritt | Jun 26, 2025 | 18C, Anti-Semitism, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Media Article
Antoinette Lattouf’s victory over the ABC has unleashed a powerful new legal principle that looks set to redefine the boundaries of freedom of communication. And not necessarily in a good way. Unless handled with care, this principle could be twisted into a workplace...
by Chris Merritt | Jun 20, 2025 | Attorney General, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
It’s early days in Michelle Rowland’s tenure as Attorney-General and much depends on what she eventually does, not what she says. But if she delivers on her rhetoric, the first law officer looks set to secure her place as a reformer by embarking on a long-overdue...
by Chris Merritt | Jun 13, 2025 | All Posts, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
There was once a time when Australians were entirely justified in viewing this country’s legal system as morally superior. But the basis for that confidence is slipping away. Above all, the moral foundation of our legal system is – or was – the doctrine of...
by Chris Merritt | Jun 6, 2025 | 18C, Anti-Semitism, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Media Article
Next week, when Islamic cleric Wissam Haddad appears in court to defend his remarks about Jews, his arguments should cause a moment of reflection – and embarrassment – on both sides of politics. There is every chance this case will expose weaknesses and...
