Professor Spurr's emails
This is a partial transcript of Barry Spurr's emails first published in New Matilda
If lawmaking needs more time Albo, tell the public before the vote
Labor MP Albanese says first spy bill too rushed but will he act to stop unseemly haste to pass second security bill opposed by civil liberties groups
More bible study, less dreaming stories, less enjoyment, more memorising
Professor Spurr's report on the English literature syllabus of the National Curriculum Review calls for a return to tradition including more Bible study
How LNP, Labor and Big Media gave ASIO more power to spy on you
LNP government set to give ASIO more power. Greens and 3 cross benchers oppose bill. Given media freedom was at stake, why was there not more opposition?
A figment in Miranda's imagination
Journalism, education, accuracy and activism. A short response to News Corp Australia's Miranda Devine.
№ 27 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Brick by brick, Blacket builds Beckett’s case but can he make a wall?
On day two of his opening, Paul Blacket SC explains how the Roseanne Beckett frame-up was aimed at helping her husband escape sexual assault charges.
№ 26 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Thomas had pathological hatred for Roseanne, barrister tells judge.
Paul Blacket SC opens the case for the plaintiff in Becket v The State of NSW on July 28, 2014.
№ 6 in Public Land is Our Land
NSW government considers pulling plug on Paddington development
The NSW government has referred a report into a Paddington crown land lease to ICAC and is considering withdrawing its development consent.
№ 25 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Can Roseanne Beckett's legal team prove malicious prosecution?
On July 27, Roseanne Beckett's malicious prosecution trial against the NSW government began. Wendy Bacon will blog during the proceedings.
№ 2 in Women‘s Refuges
The Gutting And Gagging Of Feminist Women’s Refuges
More than 25 feminist women’s refuges in NSW have lost their government funding, with their buildings being handed over to religious or other charities.