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Janet Albrechtsen is an opinion columnist with The Australian. She has worked as a solicitor in commercial law, and attained a Doctorate of Juridical Studies from the University of Sydney. She has written for numerous other publications including the Australian Financial Review, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sunday Age, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Moaning Markles cancel out the Caveman Clarksons

An apology is never enough for the motley crew of puritans, political opportunists, and perpetual victims crowding our shaming age.

Janet Albrechtsen

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 26, 2022:Opposition Leader Peter Dutton spoke with morning TV programs the day after the 2022 Budget was handed down, at Parliament House in Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Dutton avoids PM’s culture war trap on voice

The Opposition Leader’s approach is principled and his polite request for more information means Labor cannot paint him as some kind of immoral spoiler.

Janet Albrechtsen

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*2022 Pictures of the Year Australia* - CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Brittany Higgins arrives to give evidence in front of an ACT Supreme Court jury on the third day of the trial of her alleged rapist, Bruce Lehrmann on October 06, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Higgins appeared to give evidence in the trial of former Liberal Party political staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who is charged with sexually assaulting Higgins in the office of a government minister in March 2019. Lehrmann pleaded not guilty, and the trial continues. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

It’s time to go through Labor’s Christmas trash

The outrageous Higgins payout process is an insult to our heroic veterans.

Janet Albrechtsen

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Harry’s tell-all enough to drive one spare

In opting for a crusade to rip down his family, Harry and Meghan can expect a few more years of celebrity, but they won’t receive respect. That’s how this modern affliction turns on its own.

Janet Albrechtsen

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WOODFORD, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos DECEMBER 28, 2022: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking during the Festival Address at Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford, Queensland. Picture: NCA Newswire / Claudia Baxter

‘Don’t say you were not warned’

A few simple words added to the Albanese amendment would help allay fears that voice activists are winding up to land a sucker punch.

Janet Albrechtsen

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 02, 2022: Jobs and skills summit at Parliament House, Canberra. Training for the future labour market, the role of skilled migration, a migration system for Australia's future, changing community attitudes and tackling discrimination, boosting workforce participation, policy levers to increase workforce participation were addressed at the summit.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

‘Eye-watering gullibililty, downright stupidity’: the Dunce of the Year is …

We had rich pickings in 2022 – particularly in the individual ranks, thanks to a certain former prime minister. But right now, it’s time to recognise a hands down, length of the straight winner in the collective division.

Janet Albrechtsen

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August 1938: Spectators clapping Australian cricketer Sir Don Bradman (1908 - 2001) as he comes out during the 4th Test Match at Headingley, Leeds. Sir Donald Bradman was the first cricketer to be knighted in 1949 for his services to cricket. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Hypocritical spin of Bradman hate

The cricketing legend has been unfairly derided as an extremist ideologue.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 07, 2022: Brittany Higgins walked to court for day four of the trial. (L) Victims of Crime Commissioner for the Act Heidi Yates (Purple) with Brittany Higgins. Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of the sexual assault of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at the Magistrates Court in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Bring it on in full, and free from any political interference

The Lehrmann debacle places this country at a set of legal, political, and social crossroads. If there was interference to prosecute, that must be exposed.

Janet Albrechtsen

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A statement given by Brittany Higgins outside of a Canberra courtroom has been referred to the Australian Federal Police and the ACT Supreme Court by Bruce Lehrmann.

Lehrmann asks Bar to probe DPP ‘misconduct’

Bruce Lehrmann has personally written to the ACT Bar Association outlining serious misconduct he alleges against ACT DPP Shane Drumgold SC.

Janet Albrechtsen, Stephen Rice and Remy Varga

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Lehrmann alleges misconduct by DPP

The former Liberal staffer has personally written to the ACT Bar Association saying he would welcome the opportunity to assist the new board with an inquiry into the case.

Janet Albrechtsen, Stephen Rice and Remy Varga

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