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Open democracy in New South Wales local government elections.

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High Court battle over Northern Territory constitutional rights as Territorians head to polls.

NSW court upholds validity of ICAC investigation of Gladys Berejiklian.

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Australia’ less violent and more successful secession movement.

Some of the most topical legal issues going into 2024.

Climate change protesters claim another win against government protest crackdowns.

Labor has lost support following the Voice referendum defeat.

Final High Court judgments involving Chief Justice Susan Kiefel have been handed down.

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The High Court paves the way for a federal fuel excise for electric vehicles.

The double majority required for a referendum means the Yes campaign faces an uphill battle.

Without the involvement of international law, the question of Australian sovereignty cannot be challenged.

Why Australian legislation can be used to affect a particular race.

The history of how Australia achieved true independence from the U.K.

A revisit of the definition of protected speech in Australia.

Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.