Lawyers, judges, politicians, academics and philosophers often appeal to notions of ‘justice’ in public debate and civic discourse. But what the term ‘justice’ actually means is often loosely defined and uncritically understood. Oxford defines justice in terms of ‘just behaviour or treatment’ and ‘the quality of being fair and reasonable’. Cambridge defines justice as ‘the … Continue reading Why justice matters
Month: Dec 2018
Travel Diary: New York, NY
There’s very little that can be said about New York City that hasn’t already been said. And yet my first experience of New York leads me to conclude that it is a city that is remarkable because of its potential to be many different things for many different people. My visit to New York was … Continue reading Travel Diary: New York, NY
Travel Diary: America’s Golden Gateway
San Francisco is an incredible city rich in culture and history. I wanted to visit San Francisco in particular for the opportunity to visit San Francisco Chinatown, which represents the largest Chinese ethnic enclave outside of Asia. The original Chinatown itself is a marvel, spanning five zipcodes and some 24 blocks. The streets are lined … Continue reading Travel Diary: America’s Golden Gateway
‘Honourable Mentions’: forgotten justices of the High Court
Knowing our history is an important part of knowing ourselves and where we are going. The following Justices may or may not be noteworthy for their contributions to legal scholarship, but their respective contributions to High Court trivia should not be overlooked. Albert Piddington Piddington was appointed alongside Sir Charles Powers (the first solicitor ever … Continue reading ‘Honourable Mentions’: forgotten justices of the High Court
Travel Diary: California
While I'm here, I wanted to record and share some reflections on my time as an intern in the United States. The first stop on my journey was California, the place my great-grandfather called home many years before his return to Italy. Greater Los Angeles is a city of some 19 million people seemingly divided … Continue reading Travel Diary: California
2017/18 Outgoing MULC President’s Report
On April 16, 2018 I delivered the following Outgoing President's Report at the conclusion of my term as Melbourne University Liberal Club President. Today I am pleased to deliver my final Report as Club President after what has certainly been an eventful thirteen months in the role. Although not without its challenges, 2017 was an … Continue reading 2017/18 Outgoing MULC President’s Report
In Favour of Sam Seaborn
To my mind, the dumping of The West Wing's Sam Seaborn remains one of the greatest TV injustices ever committed. Sam's greatest character trait is undeniably his persistent idealism and unhesitating devotion to the noblest political aspirations. His deep, genuine belief in the potential of the American political system to improve peoples' everyday lives is refreshing … Continue reading In Favour of Sam Seaborn
