Where do we draw the line on pork-barrelling? Chris Merritt 09 June 2022 Published in the Australian Newspaper It looks like Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is attempting to redefine the concept of pork-barrelling to limit the impact of his planned...
The Perrottet government must protect rule of law Chris Merritt 26 May 2022 Published in the Australian Newspaper It’s heartening to know that Mark Speakman, the NSW Attorney-General, retains a robust sense of humour. Any other minister who had to...
Ministers’ move to change NSW ICAC law rejected Chris Merritt 25 May 2022 Published in the Australian Newspaper The NSW government has rejected a move backed by six of its most senior members that would enable the Independent Commission Against...
Keeping them honest? This argument is out of step Chris Merritt 21 May 2022 Published in the Australian Newspaper This book is perfect for those who believe Scott Morrison’s government is rotten. As a pre-election political tract, it serves a purpose –...
Federal ICAC: Who’s behind this … and why Chris Merritt 19 May 2022 Published in the Australian Newspaper The key to understanding the latest open letter from retired judges is to recognise who is behind it, who stands to benefit and who it is...
Scott Morrison is right: ICAC is just a kangaroo court Chris Merritt 6 May 2022 Published in the Australian Newspaper The nation owes Stephen Rushton a vote of thanks. As one of the three ICAC commissioners in NSW, Rushton’s argument that his...