constitution
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An Indigenous Voice to Parliament Will Not Give ‘Special Rights’ or Create a Veto
The Constitutional Expert Group, appointed to advise on the proposed Voice to Parliament referendum, has concluded that the “draft amendment is constitutionally sound” and does not amount to a “veto” power or provide anyone with “special rights”. How does this fit into the current debate? What is the composition and role of this expert group?…
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How to Impeach a U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Impeachment isn’t just for presidents in America. The U.S. Constitution allows other officials to be impeached, including Supreme Court justices. No justice of that court has been successfully removed through impeachment — yet.
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Did Trump Just Commit Treason Under US Law?
8Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump was blasted by multiple commentators for “treasonous” behaviour, after siding with the Kremlin over his own government agencies. These are obviously very serious charges – but how closely does his behaviour meet the legal definition of ‘treason’ under US law? Let’s find out…