'A former judge who The Australian reported was of the opinion the federal corruption watchdog “should” investigate the government’s compensation payment to Brittany Higgins says his words have been “misunderstood”.'

crikey.com.au/2024/04/19/nac…

'the judgment from Michael Lee should end the pursuit of Brittany Higgins'

superb column from David Crowe

smh.com.au/politics/feder…

The owners of Franco Cozzo’s old shop missed a trick. Instead of turning it into some “Wild West” themed beer hall. They could have stacked the place full of Franco’s furniture as a homage and simply called the place Cozzo’s. The people of Footscray and surrounds would love it.

Thrilled to say that one of the events I will be moderating at Hay Festival next month will be with Helen Garner! If you're at Hay don't miss the chance to see a great Australian writer on a rare visit to the UK: hayfestival.com/p-22008-helen-…

The lack of reaction to this is revealing.

'Implying that the attacker’s diagnosis alone can explain why he decided to attack and murder multiple people is simplistic, offensive and damaging.'

Important, nuanced, moving piece from Elfy Scott

crikey.com.au/2024/04/17/bon…

An interesting and complex judgment gets the interesting and complex reading it deserves, from Annabel Crabb

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

From NLA Trove: a NSW newspaper in 1934.

'Implying that the attacker’s diagnosis alone can explain why he decided to attack and murder multiple people is simplistic, offensive and damaging.'

Important, nuanced, moving piece from Elfy Scott

crikey.com.au/2024/04/17/bon…

An interesting and complex judgment gets the interesting and complex reading it deserves, from Annabel Crabb

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

For those trying to claim credit for Justice Lee's now immortal line in the Bruce Lehrmann judgement, Myriam Robin has the receipts lol.

afr.com/rear-window/th…

oh my god it just goes from bad to worse for Seven

Probably a good time to reflect on how devotedly and brutally mastheads and prominent commentators seek to undermine, discredit and destroy women who allege sexual assault, or report on sexual assault. There's been a lot of bullying masquerading as journalism; it infects.

While the Lehrmann judgment is taking place, a Seven spokesperson confirms Spotlight boss Mark Llewellyn has left the company.

'Mark Llewellyn no longer works for the Seven Network.'

“The idea that Morrison was turned into a victim by his own words is an incredible idea; the truth is that his words made victims of the rest of us. The effect of listening to him speak is of constantly being gaslit.” Sean Kelly on the former PM #auspol
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“When ‘say nothing’ became the cardinal rule of politics, it was inevitable that ‘do nothing’ would follow.” Sean Kelly on how Scott Morrison changed our politics #auspol
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'The court heard the Souvatzises made five trips to hospital or urgent care facilities in 48 hours to try to get their son help.'

smh.com.au/national/victo…

Discussion has largely been given over to those on each side who are willing to operate at a feverish pitch, playing malicious games of gotcha with code words.

On politics in general and esp our inability to talk about what Israel is doing in Gaza.

smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Silence descends: Our inability to discuss difficult issues has never been more obvious smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Silence descends: Our inability to discuss difficult issues has never been more obvious smh.com.au/politics/feder…