Gordon Campbell on why the SIS need operational ground rules
This is bad, right? Apparently the SIS used its powers illegally when it raided journalist Nicky Hager’s cell phone and extracted information that still failed […]
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Gordon Campbell on the fate of Julian Assange
Has swapping Scott Morrison for Anthony Albanese made any discernible difference to Australia’s relations with the US, China, the Pacific and New Zealand ? Not […]
Gordon Campbell on the ways the public is being left unprotected by the public service reforms
In a town like Wellington that’s full of public servants, the fact that the public service is facing its biggest shake-up in 30 years sounds like a very big deal.
Gordon Campbell on National’s crusade against Chelsea Manning
So National wants the government to deny Chelsea Manning a visa for her two speaking engagements in mid September…
Gordon Campbell on the Transport Ministry scandal, quad bikes and Frankie Cosmos
There will always be a risk in bringing the wrong-doing by one’s superiors to the attention of senior management. That’s why the protections for whistle blowers were created.
Gordon Campbell on the new legislation for the spy agencies
No surprise to hear that Labour has few problems with the government’s proposed extension of the powers of the intelligence agencies