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Anne Twomey

Anne Twomey

Brisbane Times

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Pauline Hanson’s High Court appeal will put freedom of speech to the test

Pauline Hanson’s High Court appeal will put freedom of speech to the test

The One Nation leader’s case is among a slew of cases the High Court will deal with in coming months on freedom of political communication.

06.11.2026 30

The Conversation

Anne Twomey

Could the White Australia Party succeed in challenging its ban?

Whatever the outcome, it will be far more consequential than the existence of the White Australia Party.

07.09.2026 40

The Conversation

Anne Twomey

High Court takes an axe to Victoria’s political donations laws ‑ and it will make federal MPs nervous

The High Court has rendered invalid an entire part of Victoria’s Electoral Act because it favours major parties at the expense of independents and...

15.04.2026 60

The Conversation

Anne Twomey

Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100

From barrister to chief justice of the High Court, Sir Anthony Mason was at the centre of some of Australia’s most significant legal decisions.

18.03.2026 70

The Conversation

Anne Twomey

The LNP’s phrase-banning law is wide open to constitutional attack. Is it a victory for the people, or a smart political play?

Queensland has become the first parliament in Australia to enact a ban on the use of two political slogans: “from the river to the sea” and...

08.03.2026 50

The Guardian

Anne Twomey

Can we go it alone on excluding Andrew? Yes, but here’s why we won’t

The former Prince Andrew is eighth in line for the throne. But not for long.

23.02.2026 150

The Sydney Morning Herald

Anne Twomey

Can we go it alone on excluding Andrew? Yes, but here’s why we won’t

The former Prince Andrew is eighth in line for the throne. But not for long.

23.02.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Anne Twomey

Can we go it alone on excluding Andrew? Yes, but here’s why we won’t

The former Prince Andrew is eighth in line for the throne. But not for long.

23.02.2026 40

The Age

Anne Twomey

Can we go it alone on excluding Andrew? Yes, but here’s why we won’t

The former Prince Andrew is eighth in line for the throne. But not for long.

23.02.2026 40

WA Today

Anne Twomey

How could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be removed from the line of succession?

The place of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former prince and brother of the king, in the line of succession to the British throne appears to be under...

23.02.2026 60

The Examiner

Anne Twomey

How could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be removed from the line of succession?

The place of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former prince and brother of the king, in the line of succession to the British throne appears to be under...

23.02.2026 50

Canberra Times

Anne Twomey

How could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be removed from the line of succession to the throne?

While is it possible the former prince could be removed from the line of succession, it is a messy and complicated legislative process.

22.02.2026 200

The Conversation

Anne Twomey

How the new hate laws could chill protest in Australia

27.01.2026 40

Pearls and Irritations

Anne Twomey

Hate crime laws may have unseen consequences

24.01.2026 70

The New Daily

Anne Twomey

Hate crime laws may have unintended consequences – including chilling free speech

The new laws, which allow ‘hate’ groups to be banned, could also potentially affect people wanting to make legitimate criticisms of a foreign...

21.01.2026 40

The Conversation

Anne Twomey

One word makes proposed race hate law changes problematic

The government’s proposed changes to hate speech legislation may have unintended consequences, and fall foul of the Constitution.

14.01.2026 40

WA Today

Anne Twomey

One word makes proposed race hate law changes problematic

The government’s proposed changes to hate speech legislation may have unintended consequences, and fall foul of the Constitution.

14.01.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Anne Twomey

One word makes proposed race hate law changes problematic

The government’s proposed changes to hate speech legislation may have unintended consequences, and fall foul of the Constitution.

14.01.2026 40

The Age

Anne Twomey

One word makes proposed race hate law changes problematic

The government’s proposed changes to hate speech legislation may have unintended consequences, and fall foul of the Constitution.

14.01.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Anne Twomey

Banning organisations has a sorry history – does Australia really want to go down this road again?

14.01.2026 50

The Guardian

Anne Twomey

The NSW parliament is once again rushing through anti-protest laws. Will they survive a court challenge?

23.12.2025 40

The Guardian

Anne Twomey