Constitution
Health & Medicine
A philosophy of recognition
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice enshrined in the Constitution is an invitation to stand with the oldest living culture in the world. It’s not a big ask, but it is a big gesture
Politics & Society
I’ve seen the value of The Voice in action
Tiwi Islanders proudly pursue their own social, health, economic and cultural wellbeing. Working with them has shown me the value of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Education
Book extract
Educating Australia on Indigenous Voice
The failure of Australia’s formal education to produce an informed electorate that understands the need for an Indigenous Voice to parliament highlights our lack of an inclusive curriculum
Politics & Society
Podcast
What does our constitution say about freedom of speech?
Professor Adrienne Stone discusses the differences between the Australian and US constitutions on freedom of speech and why asserting a right to free speech doesn’t make it true
Politics & Society
Five things to know about Russia’s Constitutional amendments
Russia has voted to change the country’s constitution. The amendments shore up Vladimir Putin’s power but also have serious implications for foreign policy
Politics & Society
Podcast
Tracing a path to an Australian republic
Is it time to reconsider Australia’s future as a republic?
Politics & Society
Podcast
Fighting for recognition
What are the best legal avenues for moving beyond rhetoric about Indigenous self-determination, to genuine action and empowerment?
Politics & Society
A Constitution shaped by distance
Australia is a big country, and a continent remote from the rest of the world. But what role has this distance, both internal and external, played in Australia’s constitutional development?
Politics & Society
Malaysia’s remarkable election outcome
Malaysia’s ruling coalition had been in power for 61 years, until this month. But what do the unexpected election results mean if viewed through the lens of constitutional rights and the rule of law?
Politics & Society
Unified no more: Spain spirals towards constitutional crisis
As Catalonia’s leader vows to declare independence from Spain within a matter of days, the central government’s response represents a return to Franco-esque political oppression