Michael is joined by Chris Merritt, Legal Affairs Editor The Australian Newspaper & vice-president of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia, who writes that the ‘great strength of Christian Porter’s anti-corruption agency is its commitment to the rule of law.’

‘By rejecting the titillation of show trials and NSW-style rough justice, the Attorney-General has shown a commitment to fundamental rights that others should emulate.’

‘Federal Labor and the Greens have carved out a different position. By yearning for a NSW-style anti-corruption agency they have show themselves to have as much commitment to justice and human rights as Madame Defarge, waiting impatiently for heads to roll, regardless of guilt or innocence.’

Michael is joined by Chris Merritt, Legal Affairs Editor The Australian Newspaper &amp; vice-president of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia, who writes that the &lsquo;great strength of Christian Porter&rsquo;s anti-corruption agency is its commitment to the rule of law.&rsquo;
&lsquo;By rejecting the titillation of show trials and NSW-style rough justice, the Attorney-General has shown a commitment to fundamental rights that others should emulate.&rsquo;
&lsquo;Federal Labor and the Greens have carved out a different position. By yearning for a NSW-style anti-corruption agency they have show themselves to have as much commitment to justice and human rights as Madame Defarge, waiting impatiently for heads to roll, regardless of guilt or innocence.&rsquo;

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