Behind closed doors

Transparency is vital to our democratic system of government but recent data reveal government openness and accountability in Australia is on the decline, regardless of the party in power.

The arguments for yes and no

Australians will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” to a constitutional amendment establishing a Voice to Parliament in October, so what are the arguments for and against the idea?

What should “the voice” say?

The principle of an indigenous ‘voice to Parliament’ will be put to the Australian electorate in a referendum, but what exactly will the “voice” say if it is enacted?

Choosing who’s in charge of justice

A chief justice is more than just a court’s figurehead: they are responsible for defending and promoting the court’s institutional integrity, and this must be taken into account when appointing them.

An indigenous voice in the constitution

As a ‘Voice’ that would allow Indigenous Australians to have a say in parliamentary and government decisions that affect them takes shape, it is vital it be enshrined in our Constitution.