ABC Radio National: AM - Comments from Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, on Victoria`s announcement that it will become the first state to introduce a human rights charter. ABC Radio National, 21 December 2005
"Who’s afraid of a Bill of Rights?" - UNSW law professor George Williams says the committee examining a Bill of Rights for Victoria has seen two clear viewpoints supporting the move. The Age, 17 December 2005, p.26 Insight
Opinion: Devika Hovell "Nationality key to freedom", Courier Mail Courier Mail, 15 December 2005, p.19 Full Story
ABC Radio National: The World Today - Dr Ben Saul, Faculty of Law UNSW, discusses the law of incitement in relation to race riots in Sydney on the weekend. ABC Radio National: The World Today, 14 December 2005
Opinion: Dr Ben Saul "It’s essential to clean up this mess", Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald, 14 December 2005, p.17 Full Story
"Police look for answers in text messages" - Dr Ben Saul, director of the Bill of Rights Project at UNSW Faculty of Law, says further text messages urging people to join together to commit violence could result in prosecution under the new sedition laws. Sydney Morning Herald, 14 December 2005, p.4 Also: The Age, West Australian
ABC Radio National: The Law Report - Interview with Professor George Williams, Anthony Mason Professor of Law at UNSW, on Justice Michael
McHugh, retired judge. ABC Radio National: The Law Report, 13 December 2005
"PM rejects tax reform sham" - UNSW tax specialist Professor Neil Warren comments on the wasted opportunity for tax reform. Weekend Australian, 10 December 2005, p.4
"When the end justifies the pain" - Director of the Terrorism and Law project at the UNSW Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Andrew Lynch, comments on recent anti terrorism legislation which he says risks the possibility of evidence becoming tainted by torture. Weekend Australian, 10 December 2005, p.25 Inquirer
"Pedophile clear to seek bashing payout" - UNSW Professor of Law David Brown says prisoners have a right to seek civil compensation for injuries sustained while in custody. The Australian, 9 December 2005, p.5
"Mistakes in Mabo decision: Historian" - Native Title lawyer Emeritus Professor Garth Nettheim comments on the Mabo decision. The Australian, 7 December 2005, p.9
"Privacy patchwork" - Mentions criticism by Australian privacy advocates, including Professor Graham Greenleaf, UNSW Faculty of Law. MIS Managing Information Systems, 7 Decmeber 2005, p.40
"Cards on the table" - Khaldoun Hajaj of the Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, says high interest rates on credit cards finance the reward programs. Sydney Morning Herald, 6 December 2005, p.8 Money Also: The Age
"Fined if you do and bombed if you don’t" - Dr Ben Saul of UNSW`s Faculty of Law comments on an apparent anomaly in aviation security legislation. Sydney Morning Herald, 6 December 2005, p.20
ABC Radio Illawarra: Morning Program - Interview with UNSW Faculty of Law Visiting Fellow, Joan Staples, on her research into the cumulative effects of Federal Government policy towards non-government organisations posing a threat to democracy. ABC Radio Illawarra: Morning Program, 5 December 2005
"Top Libs force sedition review" - Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, says sedition is a very old offence directed at people who criticise the state or government. Sunday Mail, 4 December 2005, p.16
"Seditious who me?" - The Age asked Dr Ben Saul, UNSW Faculty of Law, to give his legal opinion about five scenarios and whether they are seditious. The Age, 3 December 2005, p.2 Insight
"Senate to vote on amended terrorism bill after MPs soften line" - Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, criticises the sedition provisions in the Federal Government’s counter-terrorism legislation. The Age, 2 December 2005, p.7
"You have the right to remain silent" - UNSW Public Law lecturer Megan Davis comments on sedition laws. National Indigenous Times, December 2005, p.4
ABC Radio National: AM - Comments by Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, who says he is concerned that sedition
is not the right way to deal with regulating speech and has been misused in the past. ABC Radio National: AM, 1 December 2005
Radio Southern Cross Syndication : John Laws - Interview with Professor George Williams, UNSW Law Faculty, about Federal Government counter-terrorism laws. Radio Southern Cross Syndication: John Laws, 30 November 2005
"Hardie deal won’t preclude criminal charge" - Professor Paul Redmond, UNSW Faculty of Law, comments on the asbestos compensation deal being negotiated between the NSW Government and James Hardie. Sydney Morning Herald, 30 November 2005, p.3 Also: Australian Financial Review, AAP Newswire
"Draconian and a threat to fabric of our society" - Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, criticises the sedition laws in the Federal Government’s counter-terrorism legislation. Daily Telegraph, 30 November 2005, p.7 Also: The Hobart Mercury, Northern Territory News
"Basic freedom under threat" - Editorial on sedition laws mentions Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law. Daily Telegraph, 30 November 2005, p.34 Editorials
Radio ABC 936 Hobart - Interview with Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, about anti-terrorism legislation
and how it could be applied to the Eureka Stockade. Radio ABC 936 Hobart, 29 November 2005
"One bold stroke is all that`s needed" - Professor Neil Warren of Atax says tax on retained earnings is only deferred and will be paid. Australian Financial Review, 28 November 2005, p.4
"Banks escape people power" - Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, comments on bank fees and customer dissatisfaction. Australian Financial Review, 28 November 2005, p.5
ABC Television: The 7:30 Report - Interview with Attorney-General Philip Ruddock about changes to counter-terrorism laws, in particular the sedition provisions. Refers to the Gilbert & Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW. ABC Television: The 7:30 Report, 28 November 2005
"Costello overhauls tax laws" - The Federal Government`s Taxation Advisory Board has proposed slashing the tax laws by one-third. The Board hired UNSW’s Atax academics to check that there were no unintended consequences. Australian Financial Review, 25 November 2005, p.1
"Getting rid of clutter not easy in a minefield" - Five tax professionals from UNSW’s Atax spent 10 months checking pages of redundant provisions for potential problems in the Tax Act. Australian Financial Review, 25 November 2005, p.53
"Changes to Act just paperweight" - Treasuer Peter Costello’s plan to cut a quarter of the Tax Act is unlikely to have any consequences for taxpayers, a report by the Treasury Board of Taxation and UNSW’s Atax has shown. The Australian, 25 November 2005, p.2
"The stuff of nightmares" - Quotes Professor George Williams from the UNSW Faculty of Law on the sedition provisions of the proposed terrorism laws. Business Review Weekly, 24 November 2005, p.83
"Calls to protect corporate conscience" - Professor Paul Redmond, UNSW Faculty of Law, supports reform to protect company directors who want to comply with social expectations. Australian Financial Review, 23 November 2005, p.4
Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Interview with Devika Hovell from the Gilbert & Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about a possible appeal against convicted young Australian drug mule Nguyen Tuong Van`s death sentence in Singapore. Radio ABC 702 Sydney, 21 November 2005
"Spy versus Spy" - David Vaile, Executive Director of the Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says he knows of people who have found personal events of the distant past turning up on the internet. Sydney Morning Herald, 19 November 2005, p.6 Computer
Opinion: Devika Hovell "Refusing to treat David Hicks as a prisoner of war is a travesty of justice", Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald, 17 November 2005, p.11 Full Story
Opinion: Dr Ben Saul "New laws an exercise in overreaction", Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald, 16 November 2005, p.17 Full Story
Opinion: Professor George Williams "McHugh of the High Court, a leader of clarity, rigour", Canberra Times Canberra Times, 14 November 2005, p.11 Full Story
"Bracks splits with PM on sedition law" - UNSW law professor George Williams has attacked the changes to the law of sedition, saying the drafting is far too broad with far too few defences. The Age, 14 November 2005, p.1 Also: Sydney Morning Herald
Radio Sydney 2SM - Interview with Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, about the comments made by Victorian Premier Steve Bracks in relation to the sedition provisions in the Federal Government`s counter terrorism laws. Radio Sydney 2SM, 14 November 2005
Radio Triple J: Hack - Report on sedition provisions included in the new counter terrorism legislation. Includes comment by Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, who says the National Party threatened to imprison former Prime Minister Paul Keating using sedition laws. Radio Triple J: Hack, 14 November 2005
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: News - The University of NSW Law Faculty has echoed the fears of the Australian
Banker`s Association and the Superannuation Funds of Australia that measures to combat terrorist funding
go too far. Dr Andrew Lynch, UNSW Faculty of Law, says you would be guilty of an offence if you gave a gift of money that finds its way into the hands of someone who is involved in planning a terrorist attack. Radio ABC 702 Sydney: News, 12 November 2005 Also: 891 ABC Adelaide Radio News, ABC 720 Perth Radio News, ABC 774 Melbourne Radio News, ABC Radio Tasmania Radio News
Opinion: John Corker "Pro bono work is an obligation", The Australian The Australian, 11 November 2005, p.24 Full Story
"Growing discontent over incitement law" - Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, said in his submission to the senate inquiry into the new legislation that sedition laws have an appalling track record. The Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law also made a submission. Australian Financial Review, 11 November 2005, p.53
Opinion: Professor David Brown "Majority verdicts : a poor judgement", Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald, 10 November 2005, p.11 Full Story
"Police did not rely on new laws say lawyers" - Dr Andrew Lynch, director of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law’s terrorism and law project says the Melbourne raids concerned offences already covered by the criminal code. Sydney Morning Herald, 10 November 2005, p.5
"Publicity should not jeopardise prosecution of terror accused" - Refers to 2001 report by a team led by Emeritus Professor Michael Chesterman, UNSW Faculty of Law, examining the way courts and juries dealt with prejudicial publicity. The Australian, 10 November 2005, p.15 Media
Opinion: Dr Andrew Lynch “Suddenly the anti terrorism debate is no longer in the abstract”, Canberra Times Canberra Times, 10 November 2005, p.19 Full Story
"Lawyer attacks trial by police, politicians and media" - UNSW law expert Professor David Brown comments on criticisms of pre-trial commentary about the alleged terrorist arrests. The Age, 10 November 2005, p.4
"Muslim head seeks PM`s help to stop backlash" - Professor George Williams, Dr Andrew Lynch and Dr Ben Saul, all of UNSW Faculty of Law, raise the prospect that mosques could be closed because someone in them praises a terrorist act. The Age, 10 November 2005, p.4
"He`s biting and satirical but is Leunig also guilty of sedition?" - Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, says under the proposed anti terrorism legislation you would have to trust the government not to prosecute social commentators such as cartoonists. The Age, 10 November 2005, p.13
"Tax take soars" - Professor Neil Warren of Atax says the tax systems of trading partners and other OECD countries have changed since the Ralph reforms. Business Review Weekly, 10 November 2005, p.70
ABC Radio National - Interview with Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, about the new anti-terror laws. Williams says there are some good proposals in the law, such as to do with aviation security, but he says that some of the provisions such as being able to detain people without charge are very concerning. ABC Radio National, 10 November 2005
Channel 7 Television News: Sydney - NSW Government will legislate for majority verdicts in criminal trials contravening Law Reform Commission
recommendation. Professor David Brown, UNSW Faculty of Law, says that it will undermine public confidence in the jury system. Channel 7 Television News: Sydney, 9 November 2005
Sky News Australia - Professor David Brown, UNSW Faculty of Law, comments on the changes which will allow courts to accept majority verdicts 11 to 1. He says it is likely to lead to more miscarriages of justice and it`s likely to undermine public confidence in the jury system. Sky News Australia, 9 November 2005
ABC Radio National: Australia Talks Back - Interview with Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, to discuss whether the regulations regarding sedition in the federal Government`s proposed anti-terrorism legislation will affect artists, journalists and comedians. ABC Radio National: Australia Talks Back, 9 November 2005
"Online portal beats a path to the law" - Article profiling AustLII, which is celebrating its 10th birthday. The Australasian Legal Information Institute was founded by Professor Graham Greenleaf, UNSW Faculty of Law, and Professor Andrew Mowbray, University of Technology, Sydney. The Australian, 9 November 2005, p.29 Higher Education supplement
"Confusion lingers over Australian anti-terror laws" - Quotes Dr Andrew Lynch, terrorism expert from UNSW Law Faculty. Financial Times (UK), 8 November 2005
Radio ABC Mid North Coast NSW - Report on sedition clause in new anti terrorism laws. Mentions experts in Law at the University of New South Wales who agree that the fears are well founded. Radio ABC Mid North Coast NSW, 8 November 2005
Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Interview with Dr Andrew Lynch, UNSW Faculty of Law, about Tuesday’s terror raids in Sydney and Melbourne. Radio ABC 702 Sydney, 8 November 2005
"Sedition gag is no joke, say satirists" - UNSW Constitutional Law expert Professor George Williams confirms that concerns of comedians and commentators about proposed sedition laws are well founded. Sydney Morning Herald, 7 November 2005, p.8
ABC Television: Four Corners "Supermax" - A story on Australia`s toughest jail, Goulburn Jail. Includes comment from Professor David Brown, UNSW Law academic, who says that prisoners gave graphic accounts of systematic beatings to the Nagle Royal Commission. ABC Television: Four Corners "Supermax", 7 November 2005
"The treachery of words" - Comment piece on proposed anti-terrorism legislation includes reference to a paper circulated among MPs written by Dr Ben Saul of the Faculty of Law in which he expresses concern about proposed sedition provisions. The Age, 6 November 2005, p.15
"Child care should cut mother’s tax" - Associate Professor Neil Warren of Atax says the biggest winner from personal tax deductions for childcare would be the government. Weekend Australian, 5 November 2005, p.23 Inquirer
"And look what happened to Him" - Article applying proposed new sedition laws to the trial of Christ. Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, says that sedition laws "are routinely used by oppressive regimes, or are used by more liberal regimes at times of great national stress." Sydney Morning Herald, 5 November 2005, p.30 News Review
"The politics of fear" - Dr Andrew Lynch of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law said of last week’s recall of parliament that if the terrorism threat was so specific that it justified rushing parliament, then it’s specific enough for the existing laws to deal with it. The Age, 5 November 2005, p.1 Insight
"Mosques could be banned" - Radical Muslim clerics who praise terrorist acts could have their mosques banned and members defined as terrorists under new terrorism laws. Article cites UNSW law academic Dr Ben Saul. The Australian, 4 November 2005, p.2
"How Stanhope started debate in ACT mosque" - Report on ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope and his decision to post draft counter-terrorism laws on his website, mentions UNSW law academic Professor Andrew Byrnes was commissioned by Stanhope to offer advice on the human rights implications of the legislation. The Australian, 4 November 2005, p.25
"Towards a cultural blackout?" - Article expressing artists concerns about proposed anti-terrorism legislation. Includes a list of allegedly seditious works supplied by Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law. The Age, 3 November 2005, p.19 Metro
ABC Television: The 7:30 Report - Story regarding the passage of emergency anti-terror laws through the Federal Parliament. Features Dr Andrew Lynch, UNSW Faculty of Law, who says that the laws will not assist in preventing a planned terrorist attack. ABC Television: The 7:30 Report, 3 November 2005
Opinion: Dr Andrew Lynch ‘Laws enough for clear danger’, Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning Herald, 3 November 2005, p.13 Full Story
"Freedom of incarceration" - Dr Ben Saul and Professor George Williams, both of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, highlight problems with the proposed anti terrorism legislation. The Australian, 2 November 2005, P33 Higher Education Supplement
Opinion: Dr Andrew Lynch "New law could link our courts with torture", The Age The Age, 2 November 2005, p.15 Full Story
ABC Radio National: The Law Report - Interview with Professor George Williams, University of New South Wales Law Faculty and Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, to discuss the proposed anti-terrorism laws. ABC Radio National : The Law Report, 1 November 2005
Radio ABC 720 Perth - Interview with Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, about concerns film makers, playwrights and novelists could face jail terms under sedition provisions in counter-terrorism legislation. Radio ABC 720 Perth, 1 November 2005
"Theatre in firing line over right to criticise" - Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, says the proposed anti terrorism legislation would give the government unfettered power and restrict free speech and creative expression. The Australian, 1 November 2005, p.2
"Gallipoli would break new terror laws" - Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, says that screening the classic Australian war movie Gallipoli could be considered sedition under the proposed anti terrorism legislation. West Australian, 1 November 2005, p.4
Opinion: Professor George Williams "Reforming zeal ruled out of court", Courier Mail Courier Mail, 1 November 2005, p.11 Full Story
ABC Radio National: The World Today - Journalists and artists are meeting in Sydney today to discuss concerns about Federal Government counter terrorism measures, particularly sedition laws. Includes comments by Chris Connolly, Director Financial Services Consumer Policy Centre, UNSW Faculty of Law, who says journalists would be number one on a list of those affected. ABC Radio National : The World Today, 31 October 2005
ABC Radio National: Australia Talks Back - Professor of International Law, Andrew Byrnes, University of New South Wales, is interviewed on the topic "Does Australia Need a Bill of Rights?" ABC Radio National : Australia Talks Back, 31 October 2005
"A higher justice" - Article about retiring High Court Justice Michael McHugh mentions Professor George Williams, UNSW Law Faculty. Sydney Morning Herald, 29 October 2005, p.31 News Review
"It’s a matter of no national scrutiny" - UNSW Law Professor George Williams says there are differences between anti-terror legislation proposed in Australia, and similar laws in the UK. Weekend Australian, 29 October 2005, p.22 Inquirer
"Judge cautions on military deployment on home soil" - In the special military law edition of the UNSW Law Journal, Queensland Supreme Court judge Justice Margaret White cautions the commonwealth against using the defence forces on home soil. The Australian, 28 October 2005, p.25
ABC Radio News - Solicitors General from the States and Federal Government will meet to thrash out whether the new antiterrorism laws are constitutional. Professor George Williams, University of NSW says the laws are like nothing the country has seen before. ABC Radio News (Sunshine & Cooloola Coasts), 27 October 2005, 7:30am
Opinion: Professor George Williams "Jumping the gun on terror", The Age The Age, 27 October 2005, p.15 Full Story
"Courts’ role in new laws called into question" - Professor George Williams, UNSW Faculty of Law, quoted with other top legal experts on the problems with the government’s anti-terror legislation. The Age, 26 October 2005, p.2
"Drawbacks" - Report on UNSW tax law lecturer Gordon Mackenzie’s warnings about drawing down superannuation while simultaneously salary sacrificing. The Age, 26 October 2005, p.11 Money Sydney Morning Herald, 25 October 2005, p.11 Money
MX Newspaper - Professor George Williams quoted in article on anti terror laws being open to legal challenge that could make the entire package collapse. MX Newspaper (Melbourne and Sydney), 26 October 2005, p.7
SKY News Australia - Interview with Dr Andrew Lynch, Director of Terrorism Law at the University of NSW, to discuss QLD Premier Peter Beatties claim that the Federal Government`s proposed anti-terror legislation could be unconstitutional. SKY News Australia, 25 October 2005
ABC Radio National: AM - Features comments by constitutional law expert Professor George Williams who says there are genuine concerns about how well the Federal Governments proposed new anti-terror laws might stand up in the High Court. ABC Radio National: AM, 25 October 2005
"Simpler tax ways keep getting shoved aside" - Feature on tax reform includes comment by UNSW tax specialist Associate Professor Neil Warren who says it’s only a timing issue about deferral of tax. Sunday Canberra Times, 23 October 2005, p.25
"Terrifying new laws" - Refers to a report co-authored by Professor Andrew Byrnes, UNSW Law Faculty, on the effects of the proposed new anti-terrorism laws. Canberra Times, 22 October 2005, p.1 Forum
"ACT’s populist chief delivers a heavy hit" - Chief Minister of the ACT, Jon Stanhope, commissioned three experts including Professor Andrew Byrnes, of the UNSW Law Faculty, to examine a draft anti-terrorist legislation bill. The Australian Financial Review, 21 October 2005, p.20
ABC Television: Midday Report - Interview with Professor Andrew Byrnes, University of NSW, about proposed anti-terror legislation. ABC Television, 20 October 2005
"Debate stifled on undemocratic laws – Fraser" - UNSW Professor of International Law, Andrew Byrnes, was one of three authors of a report to the ACT Chief Minister critical of Australia’s proposed anti terrorism laws. Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October 2005, p.7 Also: The Age, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, Canberra Times
Opinion: Dr Ben Saul ‘More harm than good may flow from updated anti-terror laws’, The Australian The Australian, 20 October 2005, p.15 Full Story
Opinion: Dr Ben Saul ‘Watching what you say’, The Age The Age, 19 October 2005, p.15 Full Story
Radio Adelaide 5AA - Interview with Professor Julian Disney, University of NSW Social Justice Project, about affordable housing. Disney comments on the redirection of money to help people find affordable housing, and explains a "kick-start" of funding from the government would also be useful. Radio Adelaide 5AA, 19 October 2005
Radio Sydney 2UE - Report on the proposed new anti terror laws; mentions Professor Andrew Byrnes, UNSW Professor of International Law. Radio Sydney 2UE, 19 October 2005 Also: ABC National Radio PM, Radio Perth 6PR
"Should we be afraid of the terror laws" - UNSW’s Dr Ben Saul argues against the proposed extension of powers of preventive detention and questioning and detaining people without charge. The Age, 18 October 2005, p.11
"Facts of life" - UNSW director of the Social Justice Project, Professor Julian Disney, to speak in Melbourne on Anti-Poverty Week. Herald Sun, 18 October 2005, p.33
"Win for trial judges as Appeals Court scores a duck" - Dr Andrew Lynch of the Faculty of Law says the results of appeals to the High Court were about cases which are among the most complex and difficult and likely to be contested. Sydney Morning Herald, 15 October 2005, p.11
"Tax reform past due date" - Article by Atax research fellow Professor Brian Andrew. In the Black, 10 October 2005, p.56
ABC Radio National: Life Matters - Interview with Dr Ben Saul, University of NSW and Dr David Wright-Neville, Monash University about the impact of the new counter-terrorism laws on universities in Australia. ABC Radio National: Life Matters, 10 October 2005
"Speak and squeak and squawk for the animals" - Article about animal law mentions that UNSW was the first Australian university to offer an animal law course earlier this year. Lawyers Weekly, 6 October 2005, p.9
"The view from on high" - UNSW Constitutional Lawyer Professor George Williams has examined judgements by new High Court appointee Justice Susan Crennan and says there are no clues to be found regarding her future decisions.
Sydney Morning Herald, 24 September 2005, p.27
"Bench pressure should suit court’s new face" - UNSW Constitutional Lawyer Professor George Williams says new High Court appointee Justice Susan Crennan will not alter the conservative complexion of the court, at least in the short term. The Age, 24 September 2005, p.9 Insight
Opinion: Professor George Williams "Losing our balance in fortress Australia", Australian Financial Review Australian Financial Review, 23 September 2005, p.3 Full Story
"Joyce in hot water over home vote" - Constitutional law expert Dr Andrew Lynch, UNSW Faculty of Law, comments on Senator Barnaby Joyce`s suggestion that senators be able to cast their parliamentary votes from home. Canberra Times, 23 September 2005, p.3
"Justice Minister uneasy over crime database idea" - David Vaile, Executive Director of UNSW’s Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre says linking databases with personal information to reasonably identify a person is the core of any privacy concern. Computerworld Australia, 22 September 2005, p.10
"ACT to be thorn in Howard’s side" - Refers to briefing paper written by Dr Ben Saul, UNSW Faculty of Law lecturer, which suggests the Government has overreacted in the wake of the London terrorist bombings. Canberra Times, 21 September 2005, p.2
"High praise for High Court`s second woman judge" - Professor George Williams comments on the appointment of Justice Susan Crennan to the High Court of Australia. The Age, 21 September 2005, p.1
Opinion: Dr Ben Saul - “Without safeguards, new laws are suspect” The Sydney Morning Herald, 19 September 2005, p.13 Full Story
"The secret country" - Professor George Williams says episodes such as the deportation of peace activist Scott Parkin are a sign of a growing lack of scrutiny of government decisions. The Age, 17 September 2005, p.7 Insight
Opinion: Dr Ben Saul "Overseas terrorism laws can`t simply be transplanted", The Australian The Australian, 16 September 2005, p.24 Full Story
"ACT lets Tebbutt stay on payroll" - UNSW Constitutional Law expert Dr Andrew Lynch says there is no constitutional impediment to being a minister when no longer an MP. The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 September 2005, p.5
"The Barbeque Stopper" - Dr Andrew Lynch and Dr Ben Saul, both of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, comment on the proposed new security laws. The Australian, 14 September 2005, p.13
Radio Perth 6PR - Interview with Dr Andrew Lynch, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at UNSW, about Chris Merritt’s article in The Australian on proposed counter-terrorism laws. Radio Perth 6PR, 14 September 2005
Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Interview with Deborah Healey, Senior Law Lecturer at UNSW, regarding Channel Seven’s legal action against Channel Nine, Channel 10, News Limited, Foxtel, Optus, Telstra, AFL and the NRL. Radio ABC 702 Sydney, 12 September 2005
"Senate shift leaves terror law force with Howard" - UNSW Faculty of Law’s Professor George Williams questions the timing of the Government’s new security legislation. Sun Herald, 11 September 2005, p.31
"Rural experts for Telstra board" - UNSW senior lecturer in corporate governance Angus Corbett questions the new criteria required for Telstra board directors. Sydney Morning Herald, 8 September 2005, p.6
ABC Radio National: Perspective - UNSW Faculty of Law’s Professor Martin Krygier, talks about the attitudes towards Australian history. Krygier says it is interesting to consider the speed of denial over stolen Aboriginal children and massacres. ABC Radio National: Perspective, 7 September 2005
Radio Perth 6PR - Interview with Professor George Williams, Faculty of Law University of New South Wales, about his support of calls to ease restrictions on criticism of courts. Williams discusses judicial activism and dilemmas faced by the High Court. Radio Perth 6PR, 2 September 2005
