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"Push to reform laws of sedition" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW comments on the impact of anti-terror laws.
Weekend Australian, 15 December 2007, p.12
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Radio ABC Newcastle - Cathleen Sherry, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on suggestive dress and movements used in some dance routines for children and their implications.
Radio ABC Newcastle (Newcastle): Day Shift, 14 December 2007
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Opinion: "Human rights finally take centre stage"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW,
the Australian, 14 December 2007, p.34
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ABC NewsRadio (National Australia) - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the the possible expansion of the NT Intervention into Qld and the potential impact.
ABC NewsRadio (National Australia): Mornings, 13 December 2007
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Professor Chris Cunneen, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on legislation and regulation of large public events in relation to World Youth Day.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney (Sydney): Mornings, 13 December 2007
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Opinion: "Wrong moves – and words – for young girls"
Cathleen Sherry, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Sydney Morning Herald, 11 December 2007, p.17
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"Facebook apologises for breach" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on privacy regulations surrounding social networking sites.
The Australian (IT Today), 11 December 2007, p.31
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the drafting of an apology to the Indigenous `stolen generation`.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive, 11 December 2007
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Radio ABC Coast FM Gold Coast - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the complexity of removing a judge in light of the recent controversy in Far North Queensland.
Radio ABC Coast FM Gold Coast: Mornings , 11 December 2007
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"Labor to push on with new charter" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the proposed charter of rights.
The Australian, 7 December 2007, p.29
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"Families last in line for shelter" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Federal Government’s supported accommodation program.
Courier Mail, 7 December 2007, p.7
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Radio ABC 702 (National Australia) - Linda Pearson, Faculty of Law, UNSW comments on the need for impatiality when experts advise Governments in relation to GM foods.
Radio ABC 702 (National Australia), 6 December 2007
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on ASIO Boss Paul O`Sullivan`s response to claims about the treatment of suspected terrorists.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra (Canberra): Drive, 5 December, 2007
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"Ocean fertilisation ‘fix’ for global warming discredited by new research" - Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on ocean fertilisation in relation to the law of the sea.
Science Daily, 4 December 2007, www.sciencedaily.com
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SBS Ethnic Radio (National Australia) - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW comments on the dangers of new social networking sites such as Facebook.
SBS Ethnic Radio (National Australia), 4 Dec 2007
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Radio Adelaide (National Australia) - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the concept of an Australian Bill of Rights.
Radio Adelaide (National Australia): The Wire, 4 December 2007
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Opinion: "Rudd must make amends"
Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW and Associate Professor Andrea Durbach, Director, AHRC, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Canberra Times, 3 December 2007, p.9
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"The agenda: Expectations of a new approach have been raised in three key areas" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Labor`s promise a commit to social justice.
The Age, 1 December 2007, p.11
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"Ex-Gough aide may become top judge" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the possible appointment of Jim Spigelman, replacing Murray Gleeson as chief justice of the High Court next year.
The Australian, 28 November 2007, p.9
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"Search engine turns into a stickybeak" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on privacy issues in relation to photos taken for Google`s online mapping site.
Sydney Morning Herald, 26 November 2007, p.5
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"Labor a winner on home front" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on housing affordability policies.
Australian Financial Review, 22 November 2007, p.54
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Radio SEN (Melbourne) - Deborah Healey, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the possible breach of contract by potential coach, Advocaat, leaving the Socceroos.
Radio SEN (Melbourne): The Good Oil, 19 October 2007
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"The dream homes that have spoiled a nation" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on housing affordability.
Australian Financial Review, 19 November 2007, p.26
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Radio National (National Australia) - Deborah Healey, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the consequences of illegal behaviour in sport.
Radio National (National Australia): Sports Factor, 16 November 2007.
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"Yahoo!7`s targeting tool raises privacy concerns" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on privacy issues relating to a new tool allowing Yahoo!7 to present ads based on people`s internet behaviour.
Sydney Morning Herald, 15 November 2007, p.34
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Radio 3CR Melbourne - Dr Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on climate change refugees.
Radio 3CR Melbourne: City Limits, 14 November 2007
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"Vacancy for a decent rental scheme"
Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Sydney Morning Herald, 14 November 2007, p.15
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the housing affordability proposals put forward by the Federal Government and the Opposition.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra: Morning, 14 November 2007
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Radio National (National Australia) - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments the national housing savings scheme proposed by the Coalition.
Radio National (National Australia): PM, 13 November 2007
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Radio Triple J (National): Hack - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW explains the importance of email communication and warns people to take care.
Radio Triple J: Hack, 13 November 2007
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra (National) - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says admissions made by suspects are obtained via unmeritorious policing, in relation to the treatment of terrorism suspect Izza ul Haq.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra (National), 12 November 2007
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Channel 9: A Current Affair - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW comments on unusual laws in Australia.
Channel 9 Television: A Current Affair (National), 9 November 2007
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Radio ABC North Coast NSW - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, discusses laws covering the publishing of photographs and identifying people in relation to the internet.
Radio ABC North Coast NSW (Lismore), 7 November 2007
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"Cuts keep coming, rate stays the same" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the coalition’s $34 billion tax cut plan.
Australian Financial Review, 30 October 2007, p.7
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"Global panel on oceans needed, say marine experts" - Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on new threats to the world`s oceans.
www.peopleandplanet.net, 25 October 2007
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Channel 7: Today Tonight - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on personal information made avaiable on the web by phone companies.
Channel 7 Television: Today Tonight (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide), 24 October 2007
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"Costello, Swan trade blows as tax cut bill blows out" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on proposed tax cuts during election.
The Australian Financial Review, 23 October 2007, p.1
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"Vulnerable witness reforms miss the mark" - Dr Anne Cossins, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on proposed amendments to the NSW Evidence Act.
Lawyers Weekly, 23 October, 2007, p. 13
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Radio 2UE (Sydney) - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the difficulty with compliance predicted for the tax office with Labour`s proposed tax package.
Radio 2UE (Sydney): The George and Paul Show, 20 October 2007.
Also Radio ABC 666 Canberra (National Australia)
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"Treading on thin ice" - Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Canada`s claims on the Arctic.
The Globe and Mail, 20 October 2007
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"$5bn saved by delaying cuts for the rich" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments proposed tax reforms.
Weekend Australian, 20 October 2007, p.8
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"ALP’s targeted tax ‘shot down’" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments proposed tax reforms.
The Australian, 18 October 2007, p.4. Also in the Age, p. 12
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Radio National (National Australia): Breakfast - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the promise by PM for further reconciliation between mainstream and Aboriginal Australia.
Radio National (National Australia): Breakfast, 17 October, 2007
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Radio National (Canberra): Life Matters - Cathleen Sherry, Faculty of Law, discusses regulations on the growing number of children living in apartments and the impact of these regulations.
Radio National (Canberra):Life Matters, 17 October, 2007
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"Cash catalyst to woo mums back into workforce" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on PM’s proposed tax cuts.
Australian, 16 October 2007, p.3
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"34bn policy bad for rates and inflation" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on PM’s proposed tax cuts.
The Age, 16 October 2007, p.7
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Radio National (National Australia): Law Report - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Justice Kirby`s sometimes controversial decisions.
Radio National (National Australia): Law Report, 16 October, 2007
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Radio ABC 702 (Sydney): Breakfast - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the PM`s proposed tax reforms.
Radio ABC 702 (Sydney): Breakfast, 16 October, 2007
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Opinion: "The symbolism isn’t bad, but the hypocrisy and cruelty are"
Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Sydney Morning Herald, 15 October June 2007, p. 13.
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"Too little too late" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the PM`s referendum proposal.
Border Mail, 15 October 2007, p.50. Also in Ballarat Courier.
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"How not to loose face on Facebook" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the growing Facebook trend
Sunday Canberra Times, 14 October 2007, p.29
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"Rush will doom preamble, says experts" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comment on the PM`s referendum proposal.
Sydney Morning Herald, 15 October 2007, p.4
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Radio 98.5 FM (Perth): News - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says John Howard`s timetable to hold a referendum on the recognition of Indigenous Australians in the Constitution 100 days after the federal election is unrealistic.
Radio 98.5 FM Perth, 12 October 2007.
Also 98.5 FM (Brisbane): Let`s Talk
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ABC Channel 2 (Hobart): Stateline - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, Comments on the recent suggestion by the Tas Law Reform Institute that human rights aren`t adequately protected in Tasmania.
ABC Channel 2 (Hobart): Stateline, 12 October 2007
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Triple J (National Australia): Hack - Megan Davis, Director, UNSW Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on John Howard`s proposed referendum for Aboriginal constitutional recognition.
Triple J (National Australia): Hack, 12 October 2007
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Radio National (National Australia): PM - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, compares constitutional amendments on reconciliation in Canada and South Africa with proposed changes to the Australian preamble.
Radio National (National Australia):PM, 12 October, 2007
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SKY News Australia: First Edition - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on PMs proposal to amend the Constitution.
SKY News Australia: First Edition, 12 October 2007
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SBS Television: World News Australia - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW comments on Prime Minister’s proposal to amend the preamble to the Constitution.
SBS Television: World News Australia, 12 October 2007
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Mornings - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, discusses fixed four-year terms for elections.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Mornings, 9 October 2007
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Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, discusses fixed four-year terms for elections.
Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive, 8 October 2007
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Radio 3WAY FM Warrnambool: Earth Matters - Interview with Dr Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the need for Australia to introduce principles concerning climate change refugees.
Radio 3WAY FM Warrnambool: Earth Matters, 8 October 2007
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Radio 3CR Melbourne: Breakfast - Dr Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on climate change refugees.
Radio 3CR Melbourne: Breakfast, 2 October 2007
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"GST quirks may force states to tax more" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the way in which the Federal Government distributes GST revenue to different states.
Australian Financial Review, 26 September 2007, p.3
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Channel 7 Television: Today Tonight - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Telstra monitoring its call centre staff.
Channel 7 Television: Today Tonight (Melbourne and Adelaide), 24 September 2007
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"Court has no agendas: chief judge" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on debate over whether the the the High Court is progressive or conservative.
Sydney Morning Herald, 21 September 2007, p.5
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"Rudd attacked after tax threshold stumble" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments Kevin Rudd’s tax gaffe and the Governments attack on the Labor Party’s tax policy.
Australian, 20 September 2007, p.1
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Radio Triple J (National Australia): Hack - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Atax, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments Kevin Rudd’s tax gaffe and the Governments attack on the Labor Party’s tax policy.
Radio Triple J: Hack, 20 September 2007
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Online ABC News - Megan Davis, Director, UNSW Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the UN declaration on Indigenous Rights.
Online ABC News, 17 September 2007
http://abc.net.au
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Online ZDNet - David Vaile, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on new information at Google`s disposal from its Google Election service.
Online ZDNet, 17 September 2007
www.zdnet.com.au
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Evenings - Assoc. Prof. Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, describes the history of the North West passage in the Arctic and comments on the impact of melting ice.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney, 17 September 2007
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Radio Triple J (National Australia): Hack - Megan Davis, Director, UNSW Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the UN declaration on Indigenous Rights.
Triple J, 17 September 2007
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Radio Triple J (National Australia) - Megan Davis, Director, UNSW Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the UN declaration on Indigenous Rights.
Triple J, 13 September 2007
Also: Radio ABC Western Queensland, Radio ABC 891 Adelaide, Radio ABC Darwin, Radio ABC 702 Sydney, Radio ABC 612 Brisbane, Radio ABC 936 Hobart, and Radio ABC 666 Canberra
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"Getting psyched” - Annette Marfording , Faculty of Law, UNSW, reviews I’m Not a Racist, But ..: A Collection of Social Observations.
Law Society Journal, 13 September 2007, p.92
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SBS Television: World News Australia - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW comments on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
SBS Television: World News Australia, 13 September 2007
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"Not in my backyard" - Dr Anne Cossins, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on jail sentences and rehabilitation for paedophiles.
The Daily Telegraph, 8 September 2007, p.81
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"The High Court challenge" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the impact of changes to the High Court of Australia.
Australian Financial Review, 8 September 2007, Perspective p.32
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"Costello attacks Rudd’s hospital takeover" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on whether a referendum would be required for a full takeover of the hospital system.
Australian Financial Review, 3 September 2007, p.1
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"Farewell to High Court’s radical conservative" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the retirement of Justice Ian Callinan from the High Court.
The Australian, 31 August 2007, Legal Affairs p.37
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"Free speech needs protection, but bill of rights is not enough"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Australian, 31 August 2007, p.38
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: News - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the retirement of Justice Ian Callinan.
ABC 702 Sydney: News
Also: Radio ABC 666 Canberra and Radio ABC 891 Adelaide
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Opinion: "A complacent nation ignores its vanishing freedoms"
Professor Ross Buckley, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Canberra Times, 28 August 2007, p.11
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"Gender now a dirty word" - Professor Ross Buckley, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the appointment of Justice Susan Kiefel to the High Court.
Lawyers Weekly, 28 August 2007, p.13
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Radio 5AA Adelaide: Pilkington & Conlon - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on housing affordability and a proposal by Salisbury Council to giveaway blocks of land to first homebuyers.
Radio 5AA Adelaide: Pilkington & Conlon, 28 August 2007
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"Time to redraw the boundaries" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Howard government’s general move to federalism.
Australian Financial Review, 24 August 2007, p.27
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ABC Radio National: Perspective - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on whether Australia needs a bill of rights and discusses anti-terror laws, changes to laws concerning voter eligibility and enrolment, and the 17 year gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and other Australians.
ABC Radio National: Perspective, 24 August 2007
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"High Court changed political landscape" - The Faculty of Law`s annual `Hal Wooten Lecture` 2007 titled ‘The Impact of High Court Decisions on the Governance of Australia` was delivered by The Honourable Michael McHugh AC, QC, former Justice of the High Court of Australia, in the UNSW Law Building on Thursday night.
The Australian, 24 August 2007, Legal Affairs p.39
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"Jail `three times more likely` for Aborigines" - Professor Chris Cunneen, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the high level of incarceration for indigenous offenders.
The Australian, 23 August 2007, p.8
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SBS Television: World News Australia - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a plan put forward by a major Australian lender to ease the housing affordability crisis.
SBS Television: World News Australia, 23 August 2007
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Opinion: "A triumph for the law"
Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Age, 22 August 2007, p.13
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"Aboriginals say sex-laws crackdown will destroy rights to tribal justice" - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Australian Government`s welfare reform action in the Northern Territory.
The Scotsman, 20 August 2007
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ABC Television (Brisbane): Stateline - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the historical significance of Justice Susan Kiefel`s appointment to the High Court.
ABC Television (Brisbane): Stateline, 20 August 2007
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"Newest judge will have to hit the High Court running" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the appointment to the High Court of Justice Susan Kiefel.
The Australian, 17 August 2007, p.5
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"House boom a false economy" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comment on the housing affordability crisis.
The Cairns Post, 17 August 2007, p.13
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Radio 4ZZZ Brisbane: Brisbane Line - Professor Chris Cunneen, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on an evaluation being undertaken by Corrective Services of the Indigenous only correctional facility at Brewarrina in NSW.
Radio 4ZZZ Brisbane: Brisbane Line, 16 August 2007
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"Push for special NT sex case court" - Dr Anne Cossins, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the need to establish a Special Sexual Offences Court.
The Australian, 16 August 2007, p.6
Also: The Age and regional papers.
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Radio ABC Darwin: Drive - Dr Anne Cossins, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the `Little Children are Sacred` report into child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities.
Radio ABC Darwin: Drive, 16 August 2007
Also: Radio Triple J: Hack, Radio ABC Central Australia: Drive, SBS Ethnic Radio: News and a number of ABC Local Radio News bulletins.
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"All state taxes to be put under the microscope" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal will conduct a review of the entire state taxation system in New South Wales.
Daily Telegraph, 16 August 2007, p.2
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"Review may bring relief on payroll, land taxes" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, will review the New South Wales tax system for the NSW State Government.
Sydney Morning Herald, 16 August 2007, p.7
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ABC Newsradio: News - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, will conduct a review, together with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, of how taxation rates in New South Wales compare with other states.
ABC Newsradio: News, 16 August 2007
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"Her honour often lost in High Court" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the appointment of Justice Susan Kiefel to the High Court.
The Australian, 15 August 2007, p.8
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Opinion: "Gender lie is bad judgment"
Professor Ross Buckley, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Courier Mail, 15 August 2007, Features p.30
Also: Canberra Times
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Radio Adelaide: The Wire - Professor Chris Cunneen, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a program setting up Correctional Facilities exclusively for Indigenous prisoners.
Radio Adelaide: The Wire, 14 August 2007
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"Second woman judge to join the nation’s top court" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the appointment of Queensland judge, Susan Kiefel to the High Court.
Sydney Morning Herald, 14 August 2007, p.1
Also: The Age
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"A touch of magic" - Annette Marfording, Faculty of Law, UNSW, reviews `Govanna’s 86 Circles and Other Stories` by Paolo Corso.
Law Society Journal, 14 August 2007, p.92
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ABC Radio National: Breakfast - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the appointment of Justice Susan Kiefel to the High Court of Australia.
ABC Radio National: Breakfast, 14 August 2007
Also: Radio ABC 702 Sydney: News and Radio ABC 612 Brisbane: News
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"Housing industry welcomes Labor`s rental plan" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a Labor plan to offer tax incentives for investors to build low cost rentatl properties for low and middle-income families.
ABC Online: News, 13 August 2007
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Radio 3CR Melbourne: Out of the Blue - Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a Russian expedition to the Artic sea ice to plant a flag and claim the region.
Radio 3CR Melbourne: Out of the Blue, 12 August 2007
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"How rights took root in the human conscience" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, reviews `Inventing Human rights: A History` by Lyn Hunt.
The Weekend Australian, 11 August 2007, Review p.10
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"Judges get it right" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the expanded defence powers given to the Commonwealth following a decision by the High Court.
The Weekend Australian, 11 August 2007, Inquirer p.20
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ABC Radio National: The World Today - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on law reforms on Aboriginal issues.
ABC Radio National: The World Today, 10 August 2007
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Opinion: "Opposition to increasing state power over the individual has an honourable heritage"
Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Australian, 10 August 2007, Legal Affairs p.39
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"Iemma’s IR plan to protect the states" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, will conduct an inquiry into options for a new IR system for the NSW government.
The Australian, 8 August 2007, p.8
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"Governnment on defensive over rates rise" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the impact of interest rate rises on housing affordability.
ABC Online: News, 8 August 2007
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"The rich will get richer; the poor will move away" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the affordability of home-ownership in Sydney.
Sydney Morning Herald, 7 August 2007, p.7
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"Russia aims for Arctic resources" - Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on an expedition by a team of Russian submariners who have planted the Russian flag below the Artic sea ice where an estimated 25 percent of the world`s unexplored energy resources lie.
ABC News Online, 6 August 2007
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"Howard’s grab for power" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comment on the Federal government’s move towards centralisation with its takeover of a Tasmanian hospital.
Sydney Morning Herald, 4 August 2007, p.25
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"Government attacked on home affordability" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Australian house prices and the impact on affordability.
The West Australian, 4 August 2007, p.8
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Radio ABC 612 Brisbane (Brisbane) - Deborah Healey, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Radio ABC 612 Brisbane (Brisbane): Drive, 4 August 2008
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"Stolen children fund rejected despite payout" - Professor Chris Cunneen, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on compensation for members of the stolen generation.
Sydney Morning Herald, 3 August 2007, p.3
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Opinion: "Selective centralism no answer to federal problems"
Dr Andrew Lynch, Deputy Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, & Talia Epstein, Intern, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Sydney Morning Herald, 3 August 2007, p.15.
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Opinion: "Vision is needed to drive reforms"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
The Australian, 3 August 2007, Legal Affairs p.29
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"You’ve failed" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on indigenous law reform following a conference held by the Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Koori Mail, 3 August 2007, p.8
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ABC Television: Difference of Opinion - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the number of households in Australia spending 30 percent or more of their income servicing their mortgage or paying rent.
ABC Television: Difference of Opinion, 2 August 2007
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"Targeting systems a threat to privacy" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on behavioural targeting on the internet.
The Australian, 2 August 2007, Media p.33
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Opinion: "Dodgy outcome demands review"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Australian, 1 August 2007, p.14
Full Story
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"Grants shift idea backed" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a Labor-commissioned report about tied grants to the states.
Australian Financial Review, 1 August 2007, p.13
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SBS Ethnic Radio: Worldview - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the questions raised about Australia`s anti-terrorism laws following the dropping of charges against Dr Mohamed Haneef.
SBS Ethnic Radio: Worldview, 31 July 2007
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"Rudd gives states power on spending" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a report prepared for the Federal opposition that could radically change federal-state relations.
The Australia, 31 July 2007, p.1
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"Terrorism law ruling looms" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the potential ramifications of a landmark challenge to anti-terrorism laws currently before the High Court.
Australian Financial Review, 31 July 2007, p.4
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ABC Radio National: The Law Report - Professor David Dixon, Dean, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the audio-visual recording of Police interviews.
ABC Radio National: The Law Report, 31 July 2007
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Radio 6RTR Perth: Mornings - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Australia`s anti-terror laws and whether Mohamed Haneef is likely to receive any compensation.
Radio 6RTR Perth: Mornings, 30 July 2007
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Radio 2SM Sydney: Mornings - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on anti-terrorism laws in Australia and the detention of Mohamed Haneef.
Radio 2SM Sydney: Mornings, 30 July 2007
Also: ABC NewsRadio: Rolling News
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"Security laws cost suspects and cops" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Australia’s anti-terror laws in relation to the legality of the treatment of Dr Mohamed Haneef.
The Australian, 30 July 2007, p.2
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"Attorney-General pushes for tougher censorship" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Federal Attorney-General’s promise to override the states in a bid to bring in new laws to ban films, books and video games that encourage terrorism.
The Age, 30 July 2007, p.7
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Opinion: "Incentives needed to avoid rental trap"
Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Weekend Australian, 28 July 2007, Inquirer p.23
Full Story
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on discusses the Mohamed Haneef case and immigration laws.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive, 27 July 2007
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"Australian Gov’t wants control of rivers" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Federal Australian Government`s attempts to wrest control of the Murray Darling river system from states.
Houston Chronicle, 27 July 2007
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"Haneef’s fate sealed: minister" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the detention of Mohamed Haneef and the possible cancellation of his visa.
The Age, 27 July 2007, p.1
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Radio 6PR Perth: Late Afternoons - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Australia`s terrorism laws following the dropping of charges against Mohamed Haneef.
Radio 6PR Perth: Late Afternoons, 27 July 2007
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Channel 7: The Morning Show - Deborah Healey, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the result of Seven Network Limited v News Limited [2007], a case heard by the Federal Court of Australia regarding the closure of the C7 Channel.
Channel 7: The Morning Show, 27 July 2007
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"Balance call for gearing" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments the effect of negative gearing on housing investment and on proposed tax incentives which couls help ease the housing affordability crisis.
The Australian, 27 July 2007, p.4
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"Governments must spend more on rural housing, experts say" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the benefits of more investment in regional centres.
ABC Online: News, 27 July 2007
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"Privatisation charge stupid and wrong: PM" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the legality of the Federal Government’s bid to take control of the Murray-Darling river system.
Sydney Morning Herald, 26 July 2007, p.8
Also: The Australian, the Australian Financial Review and the Courier Mail.
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"Tenants facing fastest rent rises in years" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, was a speaker at a Federal Opposition housing summit held in Canberra today.
The Age, 26 July 2007,p.4
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Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Mornings - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on housing affordability and on the National Affordable Housing Summit being held by the ALP.
Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Mornings, 26 July 2007
Also mentioned on Radio ABC 666 Canberra: Mornings
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ABC Television: Lateline - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the likelihood of the Victorian Government successfully challenging the Federal Governments takeover of the Murray-Darling River system in the High Court.
ABC Television: Lateline, 26 July 2007
Also: ABC Television: News and SBS Television: World News Australia
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ABC Radio National: The World Today - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a possible High Court battle between the Victorian Government and the Federal Government over the Murray-Darling river system.
ABC Radio National: The World Today, 26 July 2007
Also: ABC Rural Radio: National Rural News and a number of ABC Rural Radio: Country Hours.
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"Virgin backs down in face of mobile campaign complaints" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on potential copyright breaches by Virgin Mobile after it used pictures of private citizens in an advertising campaign.
The Australian, 25 July 2007, p.10
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Mornings - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about attempts by the Federal Government to use constitutional powers to gain control of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Mornings, 25 July 2007
Also: Radio 3AW Melbourne: News and Radio 2UE Sydney: News
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Radio 2SM Sydney: Mornings - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on possible solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
Radio 2SM Sydney: Mornings, 24 July 2007
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ABC Radio National: The Law Report - Associate Professor Michael Walpole, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the conviction of promoter Glenn Wheatley and Operation Wickenby, an ATO crackdown on offshore tax schemes.
ABC Radio National: The Law Report, 24 July 2007
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ABC Radio National: The Law Report - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the case of Mohamed Haneef and on difficulties which Police face in implementing the Federal Government`s anti-terror laws.
ABC Radio National: The Law Report, 24 July 2007
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"Call for tax breaks to reduce growing army of homeless" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on strategies for helping the growing number of homeless people in Australia and says that traditional solutions such as public housing will not fix the problem on their own.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 July 2007, p.7
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ABC Radio National: The World Today - Associate Professor Andrea Durbach, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on allegations that former South African President F W de Clerk was involved in a murder attempt on a leading anti-apartheid activist.
ABC Radio National: The World Today, 23 July 2007
Also: ABC Online
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Opinion: "Frankly, you can get away with zero tax on your super"
Professor Bob Deutsch, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Age, 19 July 2007, p.10
Full Story
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"ALP eyes low-cost housing project" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a proposal that would encourage investors to build low-cost rental accommodation.
The Australian, 19 July 2007, p.4
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Radio Triple J: Hack - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the detention of Dr Mohamed Haneef after his visa was revoked.
Radio Triple J: Hack, 18 July 2007
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Radio 4K1G Townsville: Murri Voices - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, talks about a national forum hosted by the Centre addressing the Howard Government`s welfare reform action in the Northern Territory.
Radio 4K1G Townsville: Murri Voices, 18 July 2007
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"Visa ruling robs doctor of freedom" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on how the Government has used immigration laws to keep Dr Haneef detained.
The Australian, 17 July 2007, p.1
Also: Canberra Times and regionally
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the way in which the immigration act has been used in the case of Mohamed Haneef.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive, 16 July 2007
Also: Radio ABC Darwin: News
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Radio Triple J: Hack - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the differences between `knowingly supporting` and `recklessly supporting` terrorism.
Radio Triple J: Hack, 16 July 2007
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Vatican Radio - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, cited in relation to the detention of Dr Mohamed Haneef.
Vatican Radio, 16 July 2007
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ABC Radio National: Breakfast - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the process for choosing a replacement for a retiring High Court Judge.
ABC Radio National: Breakfast, 16 July 2007
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"Housing crisis blamed on rate rises" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a Report showing the lack of affordable housing for Australians aged 25 to 39.
The Age, 16 July 2007, p.4
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Opinion: "Was Haneef`s phone card any more than an indiscretion?"
Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Age, 16 July 2007, p.13
Full Story
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"Unis meet demand for study into 9/11" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a course offered at UNSW on comparative anti-terrorism.
Sun Herald, 15 July 2007, p.4
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"New call for action on housing" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the shortage of affordable housing and on the action needed by government to effect change.
The West Australian, 14 July 2007, p.8
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"Academy aims to reassert values" - Associate Professor Andrea Durbach, Faculty of Law, UNSW, is one of `The Eminent 36` of Australian lawyers appointed to form a think-tank aimed at promoting ethics in legal education.
The Australian, 13 July 2007, Legal Affairs p.38
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"When worlds collide" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the legal challenges that the fast-expanding domain of the virtual world is posing for businesses.
Australian Financial Review, 13 July 2007, Boss p.64
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"A rigorous debate" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, was one of fifteen leading policy thinkers in the country that discussed the top 100 issues facing Australia today.
Business Review Weekly, 13 July 2007, p.48
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra: Mornings - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the importance of housing affordability and it`s impact on household debt.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra: Mornings, 13 July 2007
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"Tax the no-go zone in debate over housing" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the difficulty of entering the housing market and the high percentage of household income many people spend servicing their mortgages.
The Australian, 12 July 2007, p.14
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra: News - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the legal position of Mohamed Haneef who is being detained without charge under Australia`s Terrorism Laws.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra: News, 11 July 2007
Also in News Bulletins: Radio ABC 936 Hobart, Radio 2UE Sydney, Radio 2GB Sydney, Radio 3AW Melbourne & others.
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Radio 6PR Perth: Morning - Interview with Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the new terror laws and the questions raised by the detention of Gold Coast doctor, Mohamed Haneef.
Radio 6PR Perth: Morning, 11 July 2007
Also: Radio ABC 612 Brisbane, Radio ABC 666 Canberra and Radio ABC 720 Perth.
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SBS Television: World News Australia - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the detention of Mohamed Haneef without charge.
SBS Television: World News Australia, 11 July 2007
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SKY News Australia: First Edition - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Mohamed Haneef`s continuing detention without charge.
SKY News Ausralia: First Edition, 11 July 2007
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ABC Radio National: PM - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the current detention without charge of Mohamed Haneef and on the differences between Australian Terrorism Laws and terrorism laws in the United Kingdom.
ABC Radio National: PM, 11 July 2007
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"Detention without charge into second week" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the detention of Gold Coast doctor, Mohamed Haneef.
Sydney Morning Herald, 10 July 2007, p.6
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the detention without charge of Mohamed Haneef.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Drive, 10 July 2007
Also: ABC 666 Canberra: Early AM
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Radio 105.7 ABC Darwin: Drive - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on impending retirement of three High Court judges and the process for appointing judges to the High Court.
Radio 105.7 ABC Darwin: Drive, 10 July 2007
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Channel 7 Television: Seven News - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the continuing detention without charge of Mohamed Haneef.
Channel 7 Television: Seven News, 10 July 2007
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"Through the roof" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on measures to make housing more affordable and a housing summit proposed by the Labor Party.
The Advertiser, 10 July 2007, p.21
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"NT measures breach law: lawyer" - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, clarifies the Federal government’ s constitutional powers to tackle the problem of child sexual abuse in the Northern Territory.
Koori Mail, 9 July 2007
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Radio 6RTR Perth: Morning - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on terrorism laws allowing detention without charge and the checks and balances our justice system has to protect the innocent.
Radio 6RTR Perth: Morning, 9 July 2007
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Opinion: "Discerning judge of character"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
The Weekend Australian, 7 July 2007, Inquirer p.24
Full Story
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"Critics query `culture wars` stance" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on High Court Judge Susan Crennan’s interpretation of the law.
Australian Financial Review, 6 July 2007, Legal Affairs p.64
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ABC Television: Lateline Business - Professor Bob Deutsch, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the tax treatment of private equity deals involving heavy debt.
ABC Television: Lateline Business, 6 July 2007
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"Laws lack checks: experts" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, contrasts Australia`s terrorism laws with terrorism laws in United Kingdom.
Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July 2007, p.5
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Radio 4K1G Townsville: Murri Voices - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, talks about the Howard Government`s plan in the Northern Territory to stamp out child abuse and on the progress which has been made on indigenous issues.
Radio 4K1G Townsville: Murri Voices, 5 July 2007
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"Nelson to rule on Kovco file" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the actions of Defence Minister Brendan Nelson in handling the case of Private Jake Kovco.
The Australian, 4 July 2007, p.3
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Opinion: "Legislate for safety, not persecution"
Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Courier Mail, 3 July 2007, p.19
Full Story
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"Call for law and liberty to be reviewed as war on terror evolves" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, outlines the issues to be discussed at the Law and Liberty in the War on Terror Symposium being held by the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at UNSW in July.
Lawyer`s Weekly, 2 July 2007
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Radio Triple J: Hack - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Federal Government`s plans for dealing with indigenous child abuse in the Northern Territory and concerns about implementation.
Radio Triple J: Hack, 29 June 2007
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Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on housing affordability.
Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive, 29 June 2007
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"Housing groups slam governmnet over `affordability crisis`" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the risk to Australia`s economy posed by the housing affordability crisis.
ABC Online: News, 27 June 2007
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"Housing group calls for better foundations" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the action needed from all levels of government to deal with housing affordability.
The Age, 27 June 2007, p.3
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ABC Television: Lateline - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on census figures showing a decline in the level home ownership.
ABC Television: Lateline, 27 June 2007
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ABC Radio National: Background Briefing - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, talks about why the entire Internet security system is `broken`.
ABC Radio National: Background Briefing, 26 June 2007
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"Australia accused of racist plans to curb Aboriginal child abuse" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Federal government’s plan to combat child abuse in indigenous communities.
China Post, 25 June 2007
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: The World Today - Interview with Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the Federal government’s decision to change Territory laws.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: The World Today, 25 June 2007
Also: Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive
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"War on abuse – customary law brushed aside in Howard’s rushed attack" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Canberra’s authority to sweep away Northern Territory laws.
Sydney Morning Herald, 22 June 2007, p.7
Also: The Age
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"Leaders’ lament: it’s a knee-jerk step back" - Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the Federal government’s intervention in the Northern Territory on indigenous child abuse.
Sydney Morning Herald, 22 June 2007, p.7
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ABC Radio National: Breakfast - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on growing criticism of the security model for the Internet.
ABC Radio National: Breakfast, 22 June 2007
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Radio ABC 105.7 Darwin: Drive - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the constitutional issues involved in the Prime Minister`s decision to change Territory laws.
Radio 105.7 ABC Darwin: Drive, 22 June 2007
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Opinion: "Take note of London, to avoid a load of old cobbles for Sydney"
Cathleen Sherry, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Sydney Morning Herald, 21 June 2007, p.13
Full Story
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"The tireless work of community and welfare leaders gives a voice, and hope, to the disadvantaged" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW is acknowledged in this year’s Society section of the Smart 100 for focusing attention on the housing affordability crisis.
The Bulletin, 21 June 2007, p.84
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"Students not spies" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the prospect of asking university staff to report on student suspicious behaviour.
Campus Review, 21 June 2007, p.13
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SBS Television: Dateline - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, Comments on recent law changes that allow the Government to tap the phones of innocent people, not suspected of any crime.
SBS Television: Dateline, 21 June 2007
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Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive - Interview with David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about privacy issues surrounding information posted on the Internet.
Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive, 21 June 2007
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"The great dissenter prepares" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the career of High Court Judge Michael Kirby.
Australian Financial Review, 15 June 2007, Legal Affairs p.74
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"Farming and forestry clash" - Gordon Mackenzie, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Managed Investments Schemes in the forestry industry.
The Border Watch, 15 June 2007
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Radio ABC Central Australia: NT Country Hour - Janice Gray, Faculty of Law, UNSW, discusses the legal aspects of water trading.
Radio ABC Central Australia: NT Country Hour, 15 June 2007
Also: Radio ABC South Western Victoria, Radio ABC New England North West and others
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"Justice on trial as rape case collapses" - Associate Professor Sandra Egger, Head of School, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that changes in the past 20 years to make trials more humane and encourage victims to report sexual assaults has not led to more convictions.
Sydney Morning Herald, 14 June 2007, p.1
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"Privacy torments Google" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Google`s internet privacy policy.
Image & Data Manager, 14 June 2007
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Radio Adelaide: The Wire - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on changes made to electoral laws so prisoners serving a sentence on election-day cannot vote.
Radio Adelaide: The Wire, 13 June 2007
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"Tax professor joins UNSW" - Professor Bob Deutsch has been appointed as the inaugural KPMG sponsored Professor of Taxation at the Australian School of Taxation (Atax), Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Australian Financial Review, 8 June 2007, p.56
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ABC Radio National: Australia Talks - Interview with Dr Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about Australia`s obligations to people in our region who might be forced to leave their homeland because of climate change.
ABC Radio National: Australia Talks, 8 June 2007
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"Justice failing rape victims" - Dr Anne Cossins, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says there is a tendency to quash convictions on appeal in rape cases in NSW.
Lawyers Weekly, 5 June 2007, p.10
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"US cracks down on copyright" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that the changes in Australian trade law have increased the criminalisation of copyright infringement.
PC World, 4 June 2007
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"Puno off to HK for Conference of Chief Justices" - Professor Graham Greenleaf, Faculty of Law, UNSW, will speak at the eighth session of Asian law in Hong Kong.
Manila Bulletin Online, 4 June 2007
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Opinion: "Terrorism proposal is a clumsy extension of censorship laws"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June 2007, p.11
Also: The Hobart Mercury and Courier Mail
Full Story
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"An objective voice in Hicks debate" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, reviews `Detainee 002`, a book written by Leigh Sales.
The Weekend Australian, 2 June 2007, Review p.11
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"The Numbers Bookkeepers" - The Australian School of Taxation (Atax), Faculty of Law, UNSW and the Australian Association of Professional Bookkeepers have developed a nationally recognised qualification in financial services.
The Age, 2 June 2007, Careers p.4
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"Seated suspects don’t sit well with scholars" - Professor David Brown, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that people are not legally bound to stand before a judge.
The Australian, 1 June 2007, p.1
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Radio 2CC Canberra: The Drive Show - Interview with Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about worsening home affordability.
Radio 2CC Canberra: The Drive Show, 31 May 2007
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"MP calls banks to account" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a proposed Labor MP`s private member’s bill that would force banks to tell their customers when their records are sent overseas.
Australian Financial Review, 30 May 2007, p.13
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"Couples join forces to share burden" - Gordon Mackenzie, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on income splitting as a means of reducing tax.
Australian Financial Review, 30 May 2007, Supplement p.18
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ABC Radio National: The Law Report - Interview with Associate Professor Prue Vines, Faculty of Law, UNSW, regarding a ruling by The High Court last week that a Police Officer`s post-traumatic stress disorder was not the fault of her employer.
ABC Radio National: The Law Report, 29 May 2007
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"Summit a good way to take heat out of tax" - Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the pressure for Labor treasury spokesman Wayne Swan to come up with an alternative taxation policy.
The Australian, 28 May 2007, Inquirer p.25
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"Privacy experts warn on US research tools" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comment on privacy issues for users of US-based internet search engines.
Australian Financial Review, 28 May 2007, Information p.48
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Opinion: "Missing out on a vote"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Herald Sun, 24 May 2007, p.21
Full Story
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Opinion: "Hicks a test case for human rights statute"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
The Newcastle Herald, 23 May 2007, p.9
Full Story
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Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive - In a report on the Federal Opposition`s anti-whaling policies, Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the legal issues surrounding the boarding of vessels in the waters off the Australian Antartic Territory.
Radio ABC 774 Melbourne: Drive, 21 May 2007
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"Labor team to study federal-state relations" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, is part of a high-level advisory group, announced today, with the task of simplifying federal-state relations.
The Australian, 18 May 2007, p.2
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"Move on in" - Cathleen Sherry, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Janice Gray, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comment on squatting and land ownership.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 May 2007, Radar p.4
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"Breaking the silence" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on whether an amendment specific to the prevention of David Hicks’ story from profiting under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, covers the revamped military commissions approved in late 2006.
The Bulletin, 16 May 2007, p.19
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"Adding value to legislation" - Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Australian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), Faculty of Law, UNSW writes on the value of unofficial services providing Australian legislation online.
Law Society Journal, 16 May 2007, p.50
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"Federal dream of national system a step closer" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the notion that higher education would come solely under federal control.
Campus Review, 16 May 2007,p.4
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"Tax rules take too long to sort" - Letter from Gordon Mackenzie, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Australian Financial Review, 16 May 2007, Letters p.59
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"Climate change refugees: who’s to blame?" - Dr Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW, is planning to investigate this question over the next two or three years.
Lawyers Weekly, 14 May 2007, p.4
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Interview with Professor Neil Warren, Head of School, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the tax changes in yesterday`s Federal Budget.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney, 9 May 2007
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Radio ABC Darwin: Morning Show - Interview with Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about a proposed Bill of Rights which is being discussed at a Darwin symposium.
Radio ABC Darwin: Morning Show, 9 May 2007
Also: Radio ABC Darwin: News and ABC Online
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ABC Television: Midday Report - Interview with Associate Professor Margaret McKerchar, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the impact of tax cuts in the Federal Budget.
ABC Television: Midday Report, 9 May 2007
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SKY News Australia - Interview with Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, discussing the Federal Budget.
SKY News Australia, 9 May 2007
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"Rights charter ripe for abuse, says Ruddock" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says federal government comments on criticisms of a proposed charter of human rights.
The West Australian, 5 May 2007, p.15
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"Death-row trio asks for expert witness" - Professor Andrew Byrnes, Faculty of Law, UNSW, has addressed an Indonesian court, arguing that the imposition of the death for three convicted Australian drug traffickers violates international law.
The Canberra Times, 3 May 2007, p.8
Also: The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and others.
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ABC Television: Lateline - Professor Andrew Byrnes, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on Appeals by six members of the `Bali nine` against their death sentences.
ABC Television: Lateline, 2 May 2007
Also: ABC Television: News and ABC Radio National
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"Web of Deceit" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that major system operators have policies in place to combat abuse, harassment or misuse of intellectual property.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 2007, p.3
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"Face off on human rights" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, will argue that human rights in Australia will be best served by the introduction of a Bill of Rights in a debate at Charles Darwin University next month.
Northern Territory News, 2 May 2007, p.18
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Opinion: "Terrorists win as laws tighten Fear factor"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Geelong Advertiser, 2 May 2007, p.19
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"$24 a week better off. Tax cut the Government can just about afford" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, Professor Chris Evans, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Associate Professor Binh Tran-Nam, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comment on proposed tax reforms.
The Daily Telegraph, 1 May 2007, p.10
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"Press Freedom at Risk: Report" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says recent courts rulings have set a precedent that makes it easier for governments to hide information, which the public would otherwise have access to.
The Epoch Times, 1 May 2007
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Opinion: "Dilemma of too much choice"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
The Australian, 28 April 2007, Inquirer p.21
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"Dispute on work body`s legality" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says Labor`s proposed new body, Fair Work Australia, could be set up constitutionally.
The Australian, 27 April 2007, p.4
Also: The Age
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Opinion: "Why youngsters will lose the right to vote"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
The Daily Telegraph, 27 April 2007, p.28
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ABC Radio National: PM - Associate Professor Margaret McKerchar, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a report by the Inspector General of Taxation that criticised the Tax Office for taking a different view to the courts in dealing with taxpayers.
ABC Radio National: PM, 26 April 2007
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ABC Radio National: Asia Pacific - Justine Nolan, Faculty of Law, UNSW, was interviewed regarding the human rights responsibilities of companies like Yahoo and the legal loopholes that currently exist in the field of corporate responsibility.
ABC Radio National: Asia Pacific, 25 April 2007
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"Massacre prompts security scrutiny" - UNSW is among several Australian universities that have reviewed their crisis procedures following the Virginia Tech massacre. Professor Leon Trakman, Faculty of Law, UNSW, has called for a balance between security and open access on campus.
The Australian, 25 April 2007, p.35 Higher Education
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SBS Television: Insight - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that the excessive taxation generosity is hurting home ownership.
SBS Television: Insight, 24 April 2007
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"Charter of rights to get seal of approval" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, has helped to draft a proposed charter of human rights that looks set to be approved by the ALP national conference this week.
Australian Financial Review, 24 April 2007, p.11
Also: The West Australian
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"No reasons to stick with the cumbersome GST system" - A recent tax symposium run by the Australian School of Taxation (Atax), Faculty of Law, UNSW, concluded that simplification of personal tax and lower rates is achievable.
Sunday Canberra Times, 22 April 2007, p.22
Also: The West Australian and The Courier Mail
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"The impossible dream" - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says the current tax system is killing home ownership opportunities for many people.
The West Australian, 21 April 2007, p.1 Weekend Extra
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"States to enforce IR after a Rudd win" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says a Labor federal government would need a constitutional amendment in order to effectively implement its proposed IR changes.
The Australian, 20 April 2007, p.2
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"Hidden legislation gems" - Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Australian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that Australia is very well served with its online legislation in almost all jurisdictions.
Law Society Journal, 17 April 2007
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Radio Adelaide: The Wire - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says there`s a need for a charter or bill of rights to underpin and protect such liberties.
Radio Adelaide: The Wire, 16 April 2007
Also: Radio ABC Newcastle, 16 April 2007
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Radio 3AW Melbourne - Interview with Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, to discuss new legislation introduced by Philip Ruddock, Federal Attorney-General banning the sale of books, videos and DVD`s that incite terrorism.
Radio 3AW, 13 April 2007
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"Loose change" - A survey by the Australian School of Taxation (Atax), Faculty of Law, UNSW, released earlier this month at the University`s Personal Income Tax Reform Symposium, has found that Australian taxpayers support the need for reform of the personal tax system.
Sydney Morning Herald, 11 April 2007, p.2 Money
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"Not even Max Markson would deal with Hicks" - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that a David Hicks book would most likely be a bitter disappointment to his supporters.
The Australian, 5 April 2007, p.13 Media
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"Gag on Hicks family reasonable: Ruddock" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, questions the credibility of the process involving the gag order on David Hicks.
Sydney Morning Herald, 4 April 2007, p.7
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"Most in favour of tax reform" - New research by Professor Chris Evans, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Associate Professor Binh Tran-Nam, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, shows that most people want a simpler and fairer tax system.
Australian Financial Review, 3 April 2007, p.5
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Radio Adelaide: The Wire - Interview with Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the sentence imposed on David Hicks, specifically the requirement that he refrain from speaking to the media for 12 months.
Radio Adelaide: The Wire, 2 April 2007
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"Urge for tax reform" - A new survey by the Australian School of Taxation (Atax), Faculty of Law, UNSW, found taxpayers regard the current system as unfair and overly complex.
Adelaide Advertiser, 2 April 2007, p.32 Money
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Radio ABC 774 Melbourne - Interview with Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the David Hicks trial process.
Radio ABC 774 Melbourne, 2 April 2007
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Opinion: "Australian freedom goes on trial"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Sydney Morning Herald, 31 March 2007, p.32 News Review
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Opinion: "Little comfort from guilty plea"
Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Sydney Morning Herald, 28 March 2007, p.15
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Opinion: "Setback to terror war"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW and Edwina MacDonald, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Courier Mail, 28 March 2007, p.33
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"Jurists deliver damning indictment of the process" - A group of jurists, including UNSW academics, has expressed doubt as to whether David Hicks’ plea was a free admission of guilt rather than a desperate response to coercion.
The Age, 28 March 2007, p.8
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ABC Television: Message Stick - It has been suggested by human rights activists and legal experts that changes to the electoral act will make it more difficult for Indigenous Australians to cast their vote at the next Federal election. Sean Brennan, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that research has shown that the existing electoral roll works well and that the new changes breach international laws in not allowing prisoners to vote.
ABC Television: Message Stick, 26 March 2007
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: The World Today - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the trial of David Hicks, saying that the US Supreme Court has already over-turned the military commission process and, whilst this process is basically the same, it is now sanctioned by legislation.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: The World Today, 26 March 2007
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"Nation building and net benefit" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on how the Commonwealth might be able to gain legal control of communications infrastructure from Telstra.
Canberra Times, 24 March 2007, p.21 Business News
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Radio ABC 720 Perth - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, discusses the issue of Parliamentary Privilege, which allows politicians to say what they feel without fear of defamation charges.
Radio ABC 720 Perth, 22 March 2007
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra - Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a push by a coalition of welfare groups, unions and home builders for an `affordable rental incentive scheme` where incentives are provided for private investors to supply low cost rentals to low and middle income households. Professor Disney says the price would decrease and supply would increase.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra, 21 March 2007
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"Press a button, and tax return fills itself" - Professor Chris Evans, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says the Australian Tax Office is reforming the tax return system as much as possible in the absence of politicians addressing the underlying structure of the personal tax system.
Sydney Morning Herald, 20 March 2007, p.1
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Radio 2GB Sydney - Professor Chris Evans, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, speaks about the new tax program which automatically collates financial information from banks and shareholding institutions.
Radio 2GB Sydney, 20 March 2007
Also: Radio 2SM Sydney, 20 March 2007
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ABC Radio National: Perspective - Interview with Professor David Brown, Faculty of Law, UNSW, responding to claims that the judiciary were `out of touch`.
ABC Radio National: Perspective, 19 March 2007
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"Soft line on crime doesn’t pay for pollies" - Professor David Brown, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the State Government’s policies relating to drugs and juvenile crime.
Sunday Telegraph, 18 March 2007, p.78
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Radio ABC Darwin - Professor Andrew Byrnes, Faculty of Law, UNSW, has been asked to provide expert legal advice to the Australian legal team for Bali drug mule Scott Rush.
Radio ABC Darwin, 15 March 2007
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Opinion: "So much government, so little done"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Sydney Morning Herald, 13 March 2007, p.11
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Radio Curtin FM Perth - Interview with Dr Rosemary Kayess, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about her role as a member of the Australian Government delegation to the General Assembly of the Adhoc Committee of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York, which is giving her an opportunity to look at legal and social aspects of the rights the disabled.
Radio Curtin FM Perth, 13 March 2007
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"Access your areas" - Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that Commonwealth privacy legislation will be “quite defective” in protecting against abuse of data collected under the Federal Government’s proposed Access Card scheme.
Sydney Morning Herald, 9 March 2007, p.11
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Opinion: "Move Hicks out of the election limelight"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Canberra Times, 6 March 2007, p.11
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"Escape from a cell" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that David Hicks’s passport could be confiscated on his return to Australia and he could be put under 24 hour surveillance.
Herald Sun, 6 March 2007, p.21
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Opinion: "Five years of legal shame"
Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW and Edwina MacDonald, Faculty of Law, UNSW
The Courier Mail, 5 March 2007, p.20
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"Government defends card as criticisms grow" - Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a national identification card is “far more dangerous” than the earlier Australia Card proposal.
Sydney Morning Herald, 3 March 2007, p.11
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"Kids crime plan panned" - Alex Steel, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says a proposal by NSW Opposition Leader Peter Debnam to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 14 to 10 is “precipitous”, and raised the question, at what point do children know right from wrong?.
The Australian, 3 March 2007, p.10
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"Vietnam expats to be honoured for contributions to motherland" - Associate Professor Binh Tran-Nam, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, has been honoured with a Vinh Danh Nuoc Viet award for his contribution to the development of Vietnam.
Thanhnien News, 2 March 2007, www.thanniennews.com
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"UAIs for full-fee payers hold steady at major law schools" - Professor David Dixon, Dean, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the UAI required by domestic full-fee paying students.
Law Society Journal, March 2007, p.20
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ABC Radio National: Perspective - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the use of legislation to deal with terrorist threats, saying five years ago Australia had no national anti-terrorism laws.
ABC Radio National: Perspective, 28 February 2007
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"Climate change a mainstream issue" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says a recent decision to refer powers over water management to the Commonwealth may be the most significant referral of powers in Australian history.
The Australian, 28 February 2007, p.14
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Radio ABC 666 Canberra - Angus Corbett, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a High Court ruling which may affect many councils and the way local government is run in Australia.
Radio ABC 666 Canberra, 27 February 2007
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ABC Radio National: Perspective - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on alleged terrorist Jack Thomas and his high court challenge to the validity of the control order placed on him.
ABC Radio National: Perspective, 27 February 2007
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"Trivial benefits not worth danger of abuse" - Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says the legislation enabling the use of a public health and welfare access card is contentious and may not pass through Federal Parliament.
The Australian, 27 February 2007, p.28 IT Today
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"Ruling bad news for employers" - Associate Professor Joellen Riley, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a landmark NSW Supreme Court decision that found employers owe an implied duty of good faith to their workers.
Australian Financial Review, 23 February 2007, p.26
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: The World Today - Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the make-up of the High Court, in light of Justice Kirby`s recent comments in relation to September 11 attacks on the US.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: The World Today, 21 February 2007
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Radio ABC Mid North Coast NSW - Interview with Professor Julian Disney, Director, Social Justice Project, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the need for public housing.
Radio ABC Mid North Coast, 20 February 2007
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SBS Television: Insight - In an examination of the case of Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks, Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says that he thinks Hicks is being charged for a retrospective offence.
SBS Television: Insight, 20 February 2007
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ABC Radio National: PM - Associate Professor Joellen Riley, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the actions of James Hardie and the use of multiple companies to separate assets and liabilities in order to deny compensation to workers.
ABC Radio National: PM, 16 February 2007
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"It’s unanimous: Kirby still the great dissenter" - A report produced by the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, reveal Justice Kirby’s increasing isolation from the mainstream opinion on the High Court.
The Australian, 16 February 2007, p.24
Also: Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review
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"Three judges rule the roost" - Research by the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, shows that over the year, Judges William Gummow, Kenneth Hayne and Susan Crennan made most of their decisions about constitutional cases together and wrote their judgements together.
Business Review Weekly, 16 February 2007, p.59
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Mornings - Interview with Professor Graham Greenleaf, Co-Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about privacy issues with the electoral card.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Mornings, 16 February 2007
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Afternoons - Interview with Dr Jane McAdam, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about international memorandums of understanding and treaties.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney: Afternoons, 15 February 2007
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"Rethinking access to knowledge: copyright laws and TPNs: panacea or placebo?" - Article featuring contributions by David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Law Society Journal, 13 February 2007, p.20
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"Committee to target human rights abuses" - Associate Professor Andrea Durbach, Faculty of Law, UNSW, and Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, have joined a new committee established by Legal Aid NSW targeting human rights cases.
Law Society Journal, 13 February 2007, p.25
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"Lessons from Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities" - Article by Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Law Society Journal, 13 February 2007, p.68
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"Improving on generalist tools" - Article by David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Law Society Journal, 13 February 2007, p.41
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"YouTube school brawl: expert warns of risks" - David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on a case in which students have uploaded a video depicting school violence on the YouTube website.
Sun Herald, 11 February 2007, p.32
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"You’ve got mail: junk messages that will never self-destruct" - Article about spam email, quotes David Vaile, Executive Director, Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre, Faculty of Law, UNSW.
Sun Herald, 11 February 2007, p.55 News Extra
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"Guantanamo a hot potato" - Professor Andrew Byrnes, Faculty of Law, UNSW, is among a group of Australian lawyers who have criticised the establishment of a military commission set up to try accused terrorist David Hicks.
Hobart Mercury, 10 February 2007, p.35
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"Warming debate is a golden oldie" - Article on climate change mentions that a year ago, an international research team, including Associate Professor Rosemary Rayfuse, Faculty of Law, UNSW, tried to walk from the North Pole into Canada, however they had to give up because some of the ice had become too thin to bear the weight of a human.
The Daily Telegraph, 7 February 2007, p.36
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ABC Radio National: Australia Talks - Interview with Megan Davis, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about the national implications of the decision to prosecute Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley.
ABC Radio National: Australia Talks, 5 February 2007
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"It’s a system that is clearly broken" - Professor George Williams, Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Faculty of Law, UNSW, says Australia’s electoral funding disclosure system is broken.
The Age, 3 February 2007, p.5 Insight
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"Academia a seductive option for practitioners" - Fiona Martin, Australian School of Taxation, Faculty of Law, UNSW, comments on the differences between corporate law and an academic career.
Lawyers Weekly, 26 January 2007, pp.28-29
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Radio ABC 702 Sydney - Interview with Dr Andrew Lynch, Faculty of Law, UNSW, about terrorism laws and DVDs which promote violence against minority groups.
Radio ABC 702 Sydney, 18 January 2007
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Opinion: "Time to get tougher on crime - again"
Professor David Brown, Faculty of Law, UNSW
Sydney Morning Herald, 4 January 2007, p.11
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