David Flint
David Flint is an emeritus professor of law. Formerly chairman of the Australian Press Council and the Australian Broadcasting Authority, he is national convenor of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.
Articles by David Flint
Congrats on your useless billion dollar seat
The government has actually borrowed billions to buy a vanity pulpit for Kevin Rudd. But it’s not going to be…... Read more
Silence Alan Jones? No! Imagine him in government
The latest attempt to silence Alan Jones is both sinister and dangerous. If it were successful, the damage to media…... Read more
Let’s ditch preferential voting - but only in the House
If our election on 21 August had been held under British, Canadian, Indian or American rules, we wouldn’t have had…... Read more
Trivial independents miss chance at making history
A hung parliament is a golden opportunity for serious reform. The independents should not waste their extraordinary power on ephemeral…... Read more
The Tony Abbott I know
Tony Abbott is an unusual politician. Let me give an example. Some years ago I was invited to join a…... Read more
Fraser’s late swipe at a man unable to defend himself
In an extraordinary attack on the memory of the late Governor-General Sir John Kerr, former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser claims…... Read more
The Prince William effect: republican celebrity converts
Prince William’s coming visit seems to have resulted in the dramatic conversion of a republican celebrity. This is none other…... Read more
Republican losers would scrap our oldest holiday
The losers in 1999 have the utter gall to demand we abandon our oldest public holiday celebrating our oldest institution,…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
