Episode 4·Jun 15, 2026UPCOMING
The Rule of Law, Democracy, and Legal Journalism
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Chris Merritt
Vice-President, Rule of Law Institute of Australia & Legal Affairs Contributor
The Australian
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This episode drops Jun 15, 2026
Veteran legal affairs journalist Chris Merritt discusses the health of democratic institutions in Australia and the importance of maintaining an independent legal system. The episode explores the relationship between courts, politics, media, and public trust, as well as the changing role of legal journalism in an increasingly polarised and fast-moving media environment.
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