Augusto Zimmermann
Dr Augusto Zimmermann PhD (Mon.) LLB (Hon.) LLM cum laude, CertIntArb., DipEd., is Professor and Head of Law at Sheridan College in Perth, Western Australia, and Professor of Law (adjunct) at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney. In addition, he is a former Law Reform Commissioner with the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia (2012-2017). He has also served as Director of Postgraduate Research (2011-2012 and 2015-2017) and Associate Dean, Research (2010-2012) at Murdoch University. During his time at Murdoch University, he was awarded Murdoch University's 2012 Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research. Dr Zimmermann is also President of the Western Australian Legal Theory Association (WALTA), and the Editor-in-Chief of the Western Australian Jurist law journal.
How Hard It Is For Christian Porter To Win His Defamation Case? – A Critical Appraisal
The Christian Porter defamation case has captured the interest of the nation and its media. The former Attorney General has been accused of historical rape. By a complainant now deceased, and her supporters. The allegations were spotlighted by the ABC. The eyes of the country are on the outcome, in the shadow of the Pell case and that of Fr John Fleming.
Why Christian Porter May Lose His Defamation Case
The Christian Porter defamation case against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation is all over the media. While some legal pundits are confident Porter will prevail against chief Cardinal Pell accuser Louise Milligan, others are not so sure. The John Fleming case may portend an unfortunate legal precedent. This article appeared originally in The Epoch Times.
When Judges Get It Wrong - the Case of John Fleming
Morrison's National Cabinet Unlawfully Preventing Australians from Returning Home
As well as being profoundly irrational and damaging to our freedom and to our economy, elements of the Australian lockdowns may well be unlawful. A number of legal experts question the constitutionality of things like the prevention of Australian overseas from returing home.
If Peter Ridd Loses, Academic Freedom in Australia is Dead
Peter Ridd was a respected Australian academic who dared to question "the science" of climate change, and in particular, the work of colleagues at his then university. He was sacked for his trouble. He is now heading for the High Court, and all of us should be hoping he wins his case. There is much at stake - for freedom.
Lockdown and the New Left Privilege
The Covid lockdown has infringed the rights and liberties of ordinary Australians in ridiculous ways while leftists have been able to turn up at protest rallies for this, that and the other. Spot the tilt to the left, facilitated by the State? The double standards are palpable.
Why ScoMo Owes Cardinal Pell an Apology (and to Every Victim of a Miscarriage of Justice in Australia)
Australian leaders are fond of making apologies. Perhaps one is owed to Cardinal Pell following his High Court exoneration. Among the many public figures who owe such an apology, the Cardinal might well expect one from our Prime Minister.
