In recent years, Australia has been dubbed the “defamation capital of the world”. High-profile legal stoushes in the headlines seem to back this up. How can we reconcile this with freedom of speech?

Banning political donations may sound like a good idea, but Peter Malinauskas’ plan raises political and legal risks.

In the dissenting report to the deportation bill, the Coalition says it supports the policy intent of the legislation but has significant concerns about potential unintended consequences.

The government has failed in its attempt to ram unprecedented changes to the migration act through parliament. The laws, now being reviewed by a senate committee, could be disastrous.

The High Court isn’t usually front and centre in politics. But when it is, it can land unexpected punches that throw governments off balance.