Voice proposal is a legal minefield waiting to explode
The Prime Minister has solemnly and publicly proposed a major change to our Constitution without having a blind clue as to its legal or constitutional consequences.
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Smooth oratory slides easily into emotional blackmail
Noel Pearson’s stirring call last week for Australians to adopt the Voice illustrates why it should fail.
Journalist’s speech to women lawyers ends in tears
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Nothing less than the rule of law is at stake
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No gratitude as woke comes between green and gold
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For a friend in need, discrimination is as easy as A-B-C
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The dark side of #MeToo
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