CLA’s Policy – Genetics/DNA
Genetics and DNA issues need special consideration by the State. The best-possible protections should be enforced in legislation. Read CLA Policy on Genetics and DNA
DFAT misses a chance to listen
What were once excellent consultations by DFAT with NGOs recently became one-way lectures, from DFAT, to the detriment of everybody. Let’s hope it reverts in style next meeting. 11 Feb 2018
A lemon remains a lemon when withering
The ’new’ Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is likely as bad as the original, but the text is still secret, so it may be worse. Ideology is over-ruling common sense. 2 Feb 2018.
Australia Day: Better Parl. Committees
The federal Parliament’s Committee system needs thorough overhaul, preferably by an external body, CLA believes. Which groups of MPs will have the courage to demand review and analysis. 26 Jan 2018
Australia Day: Better trained judges?
Surgeons need double or triple qualifications, so do top academics; pilots need specialist training on each aircraft. Why is it that judicial officers alone need no secondary qualifications? 26 Jan 2018
Basques book: chilling lessons for now
The Catholic terroristl Spanish Inquisition, as described in the ‘Basque History of the Word’, holds chilling parallels to Australia right now, writes Stuart McRae. Witch hunts apparently never end. 21 Jan 2018