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Can a senator be expelled from the federal parliament for offensive statements?

  • Written by: Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney

In the wake of comments about the Christchurch massacre, members of the public have raised the question of whether a senator can be expelled from the Senate for making offensive statements.

It is now well known that members of parliament can have their seat vacated in the parliament due to their disqualification under section 44 of the...

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The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can do to stop it

  • Written by: Stephen Croucher, Professor and Head of School of Communication, Journalism, and Marketing, Massey University
The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can do to stop itNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has travelled to Christchurch after yesterday's terror attacks.NZ Prime Minister's office, CC BY-SA

As an immigrant to New Zealand, I am saddened and outraged by the events in Christchurch. The apparent innocence of New Zealand has been stripped away by acts of cowardice and evil.


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Why overhauling NZ's gun and terrorism laws alone can't stop terrorist attacks

  • Written by: John Battersby, Police Teaching Fellow, Massey University
Why overhauling NZ's gun and terrorism laws alone can't stop terrorist attacksGrieving members of the public following a shooting at the Masjid Al Noor in Christchurch.EPA/Martin Hunter, CC BY-SA

My research focuses on terrorism in or affecting New Zealand. Until yesterday, my phone didn’t ring that often because few were interested in anything I had to say. Since yesterday, it has not stopped.

There is no understating...

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Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand's innocence about right-wing terrorism

  • Written by: Paul Spoonley, Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University
Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand's innocence about right-wing terrorismMembers of the Armed Offenders Squad push back members of the public following a shooting at the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch.AAP/Martin Hunter, CC BY-SA

Tonight, New Zealand police continue to respond to events following shootings at two mosques in central Christchurch. The national security threat level has been lifted to high. Mosques...

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