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Top bureaucrats don’t want to be criticised on social media, but their fix may be unconstitutional

Top bureaucrats don’t want to be criticised on social media, but their fix may be unconstitutional

Some of the country’s highest-paid public servants would like politicians to stop posting videos of them online. It would be an antidemocratic, even...

08.09.2026 20

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Luke Beck

The federal government is considering capping specialists’ fees. Is that constitutional?

Doctors have often threatened legal action over health policy in Australia. But there is nothing in the Constitution to stop the government capping...

04.05.2026 30

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Luke Beck

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

As Australia’s teen social media ban comes into force, its scope will be tested in court.

15.12.2025 30

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Luke Beck

Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why

11.12.2025 20

The Guardian

Luke Beck

Two teens have launched a High Court challenge to the under-16s social media ban. Will it make a difference?

The teenagers will argue the laws restrict their constitutional right to freedom of political communication.

27.11.2025 30

The Conversation

Luke Beck