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This story is dedicated to the People of Norfolk Island in their struggle of Self Determination against outside forces. On 1 January 2026, the people of Norfolk Island exercised what they assert is their inherent right to responsible government, marking a significant moment in a long and contested political struggle. For many islanders, this election Read More …
The Fiction of Authority For centuries, the concept of sovereignty has stood as a foundational principle of political thought and legal order. It is the idea that a state or governing authority possesses the ultimate, unquestioned power over its territory and the people within it. But beneath this veneer of authority lies a profound question: Read More …
STATUTE OF WESTMINSTER ADOPTION BILL 1937 Second Reading Mr MENZIES: AttorneyGeneral · Kooyong · UAP – I move – That the bill now read a second time. This measure provides for the adoption of sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Statute of Westminster 1931. It is desirable that I should refer, as Read More …
The ACLU’s 2013 report You Are Being Tracked presents a detailed examination of how law enforcement agencies across the United States have increasingly adopted automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) to collect vast amounts of location data on millions of drivers often without meaningful oversight, regulation, or public awareness. ALPRs are high speed cameras that capture Read More …
Betfair Pty Ltd v Western Australia (2008) was a significant case decided by the High Court of Australia that dealt with the interpretation of Section 92 of the Australian Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of interstate trade, commerce, and intercourse. In this case, Betfair, a company that operated an online betting exchange, challenged Western Australian Read More …
The human right to water is the right of every individual to have access to clean, safe, and affordable water to meet their basic needs. This right is fundamental for life, health, and dignity, and it has been recognized at the international level as part of broader human rights frameworks. International Recognition: The right to Read More …
In Victoria, land tax exemptions under Sections 88A and 88B of the Land Tax Act 2005 provide relief for certain properties that meet specific criteria. These exemptions are designed to reduce or eliminate the amount of land tax payable on certain types of land. Here’s a detailed guide on how to claim these exemptions: Section Read More …
The Petition of Right (1628) is one of the key constitutional documents in English history, which significantly influenced the development of parliamentary sovereignty and the protection of individual rights. It was a formal petition presented by the English Parliament to King Charles I in 1628, protesting against several grievances that the King had imposed on Read More …
The Law of Nations, is the body of principles governing relations between sovereign states under international law. The central concept of the Law of Nations (or international law) focuses on the rights and responsibilities of states, governments, and international organizations in areas such as diplomacy, trade, human rights, the conduct of war, and the Read More …
The Law of Nations, as a term, typically refers to the body of principles governing relations between sovereign states under international law. The central concept of the Law of Nations (or international law) focuses on the rights and responsibilities of states, governments, and international organizations in areas such as diplomacy, trade, human rights, the conduct Read More …