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Tag: Checks and Balances

Magna Carta and Checks and Balances

How do you stop a dictator? What do you do when you are ruled by a tyrant

Surprisingly, the answer comes from the Magna Carta. A time in 1215 when the English were ruled by a tyrant, King John.

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Victorian Pandemic Management bill

The Victorian governments latest pandemic legislation, the Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Pandemic Management) Bill 2021 has been the subject of some serious concern within the legal profession. 

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Organised crime bill in Queensland

The Queensland Government has recently tabled its proposed amendments to the organised crime scheme set up by the previous Newman Government. Some of these amendments signal a turn back towards the rule of law, while others raise potential concerns. The Institute will continue to monitor the debate.

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Media Mash-Up: Youth detention around Australia

The recent Four Corners story on youth detention in the Northern Territory has sparked interest in and concern about the issue. This media mash-up will review relevant legislation and media articles about youth detention around Australia.

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Queensland terrorism legislation

Last week, the Queensland Parliament’s Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee tabled its report on proposed amendments to terrorism legislation. William Shrubb investigates.

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