Political expediency threatens the further erosion of fundamental rights afforded to citizens.
It is most disturbing when rights enshrined in law for hundreds of years are threatened by politicians who are eager to win votes. Such proposals, advanced in the absence of informed consideration of all of the issues including Australia's international human rights obligations, are of particular concern. The Law Society of New South Wales is the professional association for the solicitors branch of the legal profession in the State of New South Wales, Australia. 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.