by Chris Merritt | May 22, 2026 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Article
At its best, the craft of journalism is of almost constitutional importance. It serves the public interest by enabling free societies like ours to make informed choices about how we are governed. That is why the Albanese government deserves praise for its plan to...
by Chris Merritt | Mar 20, 2026 | Anti-Semitism, Chris Merritt, Commentary, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
This week marks the passing of Sir Anthony Mason, one of the nation’s most influential Chief Justices. His admirers will have plenty to say about the fashionable parts of his legacy. Those who praise his role in the Mabo decision and the invention of implied...
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”...
