University chiefs unite to defend free speech

University of Western Sydney chancellor Peter Shergold has warned that attacks on free speech are a relatively recent development. University of Western Sydney chancellor Peter Shergold has warned that attacks on free speech are a relatively recent development., NATIONAL EDUCATION CORRESPONDENT 12:00AM October 5, 2018 •H279 CommentsComments Leading university heads have warned of the urgent

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Carol Christine Fair: A Georgetown professor who wants ‘miserable deaths’ for white male GOPers

 Cheryl Chumley, Washington Times 78 comments The only question to consider after reading this commentary is this: Why is this woman still employed in a teaching position? Carol Christine Fair, who serves as an associate professor at Georgetown University’s Center for Peace and Security Studies, said in the aftermath of the most recent Brett Kavanaugh

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Trump: ‘Scary and difficult time for young men’ in US …and all other places.

3 October 2018 Media captionTrump: “Somebody could accuse you of something and you’re automatically guilty.” President Donald Trump has told reporters it is a “difficult” and “scary” time for young men in the US. Mr Trump’s remarks came as he reiterated his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who is battling sexual misconduct claims

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Family law system may need royal commission scrutiny, Chief Justice John Pascoe says

Updated yesterday at 1:20pmWed 3 Oct 2018, 1:20pm Photo: Protesters this morning gathered outside the family law conference in Brisbane. (ABC News: Liz Pickering) Related Story: Sweeping changes to family court announced as broader review of strained system continues Related Story: Retiring judge launches scathing critique of Family Court overhaul Related Story: New Family Court

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Review of the Family Law System: Discussion Paper

This Discussion Paper was released on 2 October 2018. The Discussion Paper asks 33 questions and makes 124 proposals for change to the family law system, which focus on support for children in the family law system, improving public understanding of the family law system, accessible and coordinated service delivery, and enhanced oversight of the

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Attorney-General under pressure over Family Court appointments

Attorney-General Christian Porter is facing a backlash over recent appointments to the Family Court after a “very new” judge with limited experience in family law was appointed chief justice of the court ahead of its planned merger with the Federal Circuit Court. Mr Porter announced last week that former Victorian silk Will Alstergren, who was

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USA – After Brett Kavanaugh hearings, justice turns political avenger

Brett Kavanaugh was the Democrats’ last chance of an even-handed justice. Picture: AFP By Peter Faris 12:00AM September 28, 2018 36 Comment The US Supreme Court generally is regarded by lawyers around the world as the “top court”. Its decisions frequently deal with extremely important issues. Every young lawyer in the US would have dreamt

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Bonner house fire tragedy: Coroner reveals children died before blaze took hold

Glynis Quinlan 27 September 2018 AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to EmailShare to Print A photo of Anne Muhoro with Ezvin and Furaha taken on Mother’s Day last year. Photo: Supplied. Two children tragically found dead along with their mother after a deliberately lit house fire in Bonner in February

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Making Waves on Campus

From: Bettina Arndt [mailto:bettina@bettinaarndt.com.au] Sent: Sunday, 23 September 2018 6:03 PM Subject: Making Waves     Hi Everyone, Oh Boy, we are really on a roll here.  My little campus tour is causing a bit of a stir.   I spent the whole week, with the help of various clever people, putting together a series

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