by Chris Merritt | Nov 10, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Commentary, Human Rights, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
Five years ago, when Vic Alhadeff was chief executive of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, he led a long and successful campaign that should have been a body blow to those who incite racial and religious violence.That campaign persuaded the NSW government to introduce...
by Chris Merritt | Nov 3, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Human Rights, Media Article
What an amazing coincidence. Just as a parliamentary inquiry is considering whether Australia needs a federal charter of rights, a global report has identified a relative weakness in this country’s protection of fundamental rights. It would be a mistake, however, to...
by Chris Merritt | Oct 26, 2023 | Chris Merritt, Human Rights, Media Article, Rule of Law Issue
Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act is fast emerging as one of the greatest examples of legislative deception. It promised to introduce a new era of rights-respecting governance by forcing public authorities to act in ways that are compatible...
