Chris Merritt

Vice-President, Rule of Law Institute of Australia & Legal Affairs Contributor

The Australian

Chris Merritt is Vice-President of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia and a veteran legal affairs journalist and contributor at The Australian. With decades of experience covering courts, legislation, and legal policy, he brings a distinctive perspective on the relationship between the judiciary, the executive, and the media. He is a prominent advocate for judicial independence and the preservation of democratic institutions in Australia.