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Book review: Constitutionally Protective Statutory Interpretation

March 4, 2026

Constitutionally Protective Statutory Interpretation argues Australia’s Constitution shapes statutory interpretation through separation of powers, rule of law, sovereignty and federalism principles.

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Book review: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage

November 17, 2025

Amy Jacobson’s The Emotional Intelligence Advantage is a practical guide to understanding, embracing, and managing emotions. Susma Giri reviews the book further.

November 13, 2025

Long Chim Charisma

Tiff About Town gathers her tribe on rotation to track down tastes, treasures and thrills all over Perth.

September 24, 2025

It’s Spritz Time!

Tiff About Town gathers her tribe on rotation to track down tastes, treasures and thrills all over Perth.

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Book review: The Professional

The Professional by Tony Frost serves as a straightforward blueprint for those starting out or looking to progress in their careers.

September 23, 2025

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Afternoon tea, reimagined

Tiff About Town gathers her tribe on rotation to track down tastes, treasures and thrills all over Perth.

September 3, 2025

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Book review: Mean Streak

Mean Streak by Rick Morton is a must-read for anyone interested in public administration in contemporary Australia.

July 8, 2025

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It would be a mistake to take this to be yet another memoir of a judicial retiree seeking to explain the obscure beauties of the law to a dim public; indeed, the sweep is wide, and all is written in a comforting, conversational but expository voice.

July 7, 2025