THE Royal Commission into child sex abuse is going to face a major evidentiary and constitutional problems. In announcing the commission, Prime Minister Julia Gillard stressed the evil not only of the abuse itself, but also the cover-up. Indeed, in her eyes, the cover-up seems to be the core reason for the commission. Continue reading “Inquiry will need access to confessional secrets”
Month: November 2012
Indigenous not helped by speech ban
IT IS taking quite a long time to break down the misconception that people who are not dark-skinned cannot possibly be Indigenous or Aboriginal. Continue reading “Indigenous not helped by speech ban”
Frighteners put on ratings agencies
AT LAST some come uppance for the ratings agencies that caused so much damage in the global financial crisis.
IN THE the big wash-up of the global financial crisis, we did not see the demise of too many big financial corporations. Some were too big to be allowed to fail and so were bailed out by the US Government. Continue reading “Frighteners put on ratings agencies”
Engaging with Asia not a language matter
DO NOT feel guilty if English is your first language. Feel blessed. It obviates the need for you to learn English. Continue reading “Engaging with Asia not a language matter”