by Chris Merritt | Oct 8, 2025 | Anti-Semitism, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Article
The real issue that should be before the NSW Court of Appeal is whether the right to free speech protects the glorification of mass murder and the incitement of racial hatred. After two years of rage in the streets, Blind Freddy can see that this is the real issue...
by Chris Merritt | Jul 18, 2025 | All Posts, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Human Rights, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
Twelve years ago when both sides of politics supported big changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, there was little dispute on the floor of parliament. Labor and the Coalition both believed outlawing discrimination on the basis of gender identity was a step in the...
by Chris Merritt | Apr 22, 2025 | All Posts, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Human Rights, ICAC, Media Article
Geoffrey Robertson KC is one of those annoying lawyers who cannot be pigeon-holed. In May last year when he appeared at Sydney’s State Theatre there was much eye-rolling among conservatives in the audience when some of his funniest jokes came at the expense of Peter...
by Chris Merritt | Apr 4, 2025 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Article
Thanks to some rushed lawmaking late last year, the federal government has just undone reforms that prevent ordinary people being dragged into expensive court cases over minor disputes. The states put an end to trivial defamation claims by using a “serious harm”...
by Chris Merritt | Nov 29, 2024 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, Human Rights, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
When the International Criminal Court mobilised its resources against Israel, Australian taxpayers were there to help – chipping in almost $10 million to cover the running costs of this deeply politicised institution. That makes Australia the world’s seventh...
by Chris Merritt | Nov 22, 2024 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, Human Rights, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
It might have been wise for Penny Wong to have done a little more checking before declaring her respect for the independence of the International Criminal Court. If that had happened, the Foreign Minister might have realised the ICC’s arrest warrants against the Prime...
