by Chris Merritt | May 12, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, ICAC, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
Watching Shane Drumgold KC explain himself this week to Walter Sofronoff KC has been like witnessing a fatal car crash. It’s tragic and bloody but you cannot turn away. Drumgold’s concessions and admissions before Sofronoff’s board of inquiry must raise...
by Chris Merritt | May 5, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
Those who have criticised Anthony Albanese for his plan to swear allegiance to King Charles are dead wrong. The Prime Minister and every other republican can confidently recite this oath without fear of hypocrisy. And the reason is this: the coronation oath is...
by Chris Merritt | Apr 28, 2023 | Chris Merritt, ICAC, Media Article
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass is right. Last week’s report on misconduct inside the government of Daniel Andrews was not merely educational, as claimed by the Premier. It was much worse. That report by the state’s anti-corruption commission contains accusations...
by Chris Merritt | Apr 28, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, ICAC, Media Article
When Dominic Perrottet’s Coalition government lost office in NSW, it left a magnificent gift for the incoming Labor administration. It should not be ignored. Gathering dust in the government archives in Sydney are two reports from parliamentary committees that were...
by Chris Merritt | Apr 14, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Media Article, The Voice: Uluru Statement
Those who see the coming referendum as a question of morality are right. The legal detail is important. But even more important is the fact that this debate is about a single principle. We must all answer this question: do we still believe in equality of citizenship?...
by Chris Merritt | Apr 5, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Media Article, The Voice: Uluru Statement
Good evening everyone. Before we start I want to thank the Sydney Institute for hosting this event which will hopefully get to the core of what this referendum is all about. I also want to make it clear that while George Williams and I might hold different opinions...
