@MurdochCadell Agree. But if we want governments to govern in the public interest, what can everyday Australians do about it? This essay offers a solution that's still within our reach - at least for now. https://t.co/CUXfVKhCJr
Part 2 of my article on how Australians need to collaborate to build a new Constitution. This follows up on Part 1 (published yesterday) and offers Australians a way to ensure we can live in a true democracy. https://t.co/iTTkfZaPn7
My article today in Pearls and Irritations. It's time for Australians to collaborate to build a new Constitution. If we fail to do this, it will be at our peril. https://t.co/vEjprG5jG3
@MurdochCadell The unabridged version of this article appeared in my Substack. It includes a thank you to you David for your services to Australia. You have done so much not just for Australians but for their democracy. https://t.co/w0ZfaK9bLZ
A new article prompted by the David McBride prosecution. The Crown prosecutor's arguments have shed some light on the fragility of our democracy. https://t.co/w0ZfaK9bLZ
My testimony to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights this week was positively received. Perhaps I've stumbled onto the sweet spot - the thing we can all agree on: we all need human rights. https://t.co/hyzZQWuJ2z
I testified before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights this week on why Australians must have human rights in the Constitution. Read the speech and supporting material here. https://t.co/Ppn7pnO98A
https://t.co/6oTprLFSIZ I've been interviewed on Radio Northern Beaches about how constitutional enshrinement of an Indigenous Voice is a model for empowering all Australians. We need a people's constitution.
https://t.co/x1RqnJigR3 Next instalment of my book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Topics this time: Indigenous recognition, evolution of our values and a process for constitutional enshrinement.
https://t.co/tReJ4HSnwh Next instalment of my book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Includes a draft Statement of Australian Values - the values expressed by Australians in the 21st century.
My article published on Pearls and Irritations this morning. This could be the start of something big. Onward and upward for a new constitution - one in which the Australian people's values are first and foremost. https://t.co/7WVX3yNGnf
https://t.co/6jyCg6qvMu Next instalment of my book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Chapter 5 Part 6 on values to future-proof Australia - independence in sovereignty, and self-determination.
https://t.co/j2KsYBSZVA Next instalment of my book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Listen to Parts 4 & 5 on selecting Australian values.
https://t.co/d38BFRIhq2 Next instalment of the full audio version of my book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Starts the discussion on selecting Australian values in a people's constitution.
https://t.co/OGrv9lzpww Next instalment of my book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Consolidates research about the values of Australians over the last 25 years. The results may surprise you.
https://t.co/NjuDMcMb7l Next instalment of the full audio version of my new book, The People's Constitution. Chapter 4: Essentials for a new start as a nation and Chapter 5 Part 1: Essential No. 1 - Building a statement of Australian national values.
https://t.co/yt5rb7QCkd Next instalment of the full audio version of my new book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Chapter 3 - Finding a place to start.
https://t.co/5NFLsEbRDN Next instalment of the full audio version of my new book, The People's Constitution: the path to empowerment of Australians in a 21st century democracy. Here's the final parts of Chapter 2.