Hicks conviction illegal: US govt
It’s now official! The US government admits Guantanamo inmate of six years, David Hicks, was not legally convicted, and therefore was illegally held in an Australian jail also. 29 Jan 2015
It’s now official! The US government admits Guantanamo inmate of six years, David Hicks, was not legally convicted, and therefore was illegally held in an Australian jail also. 29 Jan 2015
The Pentagon has finally admitted David Hicks’ innocence: he was charged with a non-crime. Time for Howard, Ruddock and the government to pay compensation for their incompetence. 11 Jan 2015
National safeguards are needed around any new metadata bill, writes Prof George Williams. And AG George Brandis should explain the widespread data access he is able to grant. 5 Jan 2014
Exaggerated fears, excessive, expensive and stupid solutions…our pollies have not opened up the new year 2015 in a way that inspires confidence, says Hugh Selby. 3 Jan 2015
Does it help to see things from the other side, as brilliant cartoonist Jen Sorensen asks in this thought-provoking cartoon on torture from a different angle? 20 Dec 2014
Australia’s top judge is rapping the knuckles of federal MPs and a committee trying to ‘legislate’ by simply providing guidelines to laws. No way, says the CJ. 19 Dec 2014