A projected AU$715 million – and counting – for a stadium in Hobart. That figure, representing a significant portion of Tasmania’s annual budget, isn’t simply a local political headache. It’s a stark preview of the escalating financial and social dilemmas facing cities globally as they grapple with ambitious infrastructure projects promising economic growth, but often … Read more
Australia is witnessing a disturbing escalation in the use of defamation law, not as a shield against genuine falsehoods, but as a weapon to silence critics and financially cripple those who dare to challenge the powerful. The recent abandonment of Brittany Higgins’ appeal against Linda Reynolds’ defamation win is not merely the end of a … Read more
Over 1,600 individuals have been executed worldwide since the start of 2024, a stark reminder of the continued global reliance on capital punishment. But the case of Pannir Selvam, a Malaysian national facing execution in Singapore, isn’t simply another statistic. It’s a flashpoint, illuminating a complex web of legal challenges, diplomatic pressures, and a burgeoning … Read more