Tasmanian Times
Current Affairs
-
Do we need a Bill of Rights?
Margot Giblin listens to Julian Burnside Q: Are you of the opinion, held by some others, that Philip Ruddock was once a...
-
Commission of Inquiry Act flawed
Isla MacGregor The Tasmanian Commission of Inquiry Act is fundamentally flawed as it allows the Government to determine the Terms of Reference...
-
Don’t miss: Satire class tomorrow (Wed)
Jon Kudelka I’m taking a class in satire as part of Living Writers’ Week at Fullers. Wednesday August 20th, 9.00am in Fullers...
-
Burnside backs watchdog
Michael Stedman Mercury PROMINENT human rights lawyer Julian Burnside, QC, has endorsed calls for an independent body to investigate corruption in Tasmania....
-
Issues of conflict
Sue Neales Mercury Comment “But mum, how can other police decide if the top cop is a baddie or a goodie if...
-
Please explain, Mr Bartlett
Isla MacGregor Since 1998 it has been Labor Party Election Policy to establish an independent process for external review of serious matters/...
-
Tribute to Guy
John Lawler It wasn’t hard to be a member of the Guy fan club. Peter Hercus Guy knew his booksIT wasn’t hard...
-
Investigate Cardinal Pell
Giles Hugo SURELY the NSW Police Commissioner must now start an investigation of Cardinal Pell under the new laws relating to causing...
-
Speaking truth to power
Dr David Obendorf For public watchdogs to examine issues without fear or favour and to then speak truth to power requires that...
-
Ethics: Dear Tim Cox
Isla MacGregor This Inquiry is far too important to the future of democracy and open government in Tasmania to be WRAPPED UP...
