Will Partlett
@wpartlett.bsky.social
A/Prof, Melbourne Law School; Director, Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies; Fellow, Center for Public Integrity. New book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/why-the-russian-constitution-matters-9781509972197/
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Will Partlett
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· Nov 26
V-Conversation: "Why the Russian Constitution Matters: The Constitutional Dark Arts"
YouTube video by IACL Blog
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Thanks to the International Association of Constitutional Law and Lizzy Perham for interviewing me about my new book. Link here if interested why and how the Russian constitution matters to better understanding Russia, authoritarianism, and constitutional theory: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCod...
Lots of excitement bc Supreme Court looks likely to strike down Trump's tariffs under IEEPA. But he has other options to re-issue these tariffs. Opposition needs to keep winning elections. www.politico.eu/article/what...
What if Trump’s tariffs are illegal? It’s everybody’s problem.
Even if the justices strike down the duties, the American president has other legal options to turn to.
www.politico.eu
November 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Lots of excitement bc Supreme Court looks likely to strike down Trump's tariffs under IEEPA. But he has other options to re-issue these tariffs. Opposition needs to keep winning elections. www.politico.eu/article/what...
Some of my thoughts on how Trump is using Russian-style tactics to transform the US Constitution and how to defend it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The US Constitution is fragile. How can it be defended in the Trumpian era?
Podcast Episode · Justice with Jon Faine · 05/19/2025 · 22m
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August 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Some of my thoughts on how Trump is using Russian-style tactics to transform the US Constitution and how to defend it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Important piece here on Australia's growing accountability crisis, why it matters, and how to fix it. theconversation.com/governments-...
Governments are becoming increasingly secretive. Here’s how they can be made to be more transparent
As freedom of information disclosures decrease and less documents are available for public scrutiny, we need better ways to hold politicians to account.
theconversation.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Important piece here on Australia's growing accountability crisis, why it matters, and how to fix it. theconversation.com/governments-...
Interested in law and current affairs? New podcast alert to freshen up your feed. Justice with Jon Faine - discussions with Melbourne Law School academics on topics that matter today. Available here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Justice with Jon Faine
News Commentary Podcast · Updated Weekly · Melbourne Law School and host Jon Faine bring you Justice, a weekly podcast about the law behind the news.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Interested in law and current affairs? New podcast alert to freshen up your feed. Justice with Jon Faine - discussions with Melbourne Law School academics on topics that matter today. Available here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
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Terrific lineup of speakers and topics! Looking forward to it.
Our Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies Conference is set for 24 and 25 July 2025! Early bird registration is open now: law.unimelb.edu.au/centres/cccs...
2025 CCCS Constitutional Law Conference
2025 CCCS Constitutional Law Conference
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April 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Terrific lineup of speakers and topics! Looking forward to it.
Our Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies Conference is set for 24 and 25 July 2025! Early bird registration is open now: law.unimelb.edu.au/centres/cccs...
2025 CCCS Constitutional Law Conference
2025 CCCS Constitutional Law Conference
law.unimelb.edu.au
April 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Our Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies Conference is set for 24 and 25 July 2025! Early bird registration is open now: law.unimelb.edu.au/centres/cccs...
Could Trump constitutionally get a third term by running as Vance's VP and then taking over after Vance resigned? No. The 12th Amendment states that 'no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.'
March 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Could Trump constitutionally get a third term by running as Vance's VP and then taking over after Vance resigned? No. The 12th Amendment states that 'no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.'
One of the most important debates about presidential power here: how much power does the President have to ignore Congressional appropriations? Imptant that he is facing pushback from Republican Senators on this. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/u...
Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending
Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
One of the most important debates about presidential power here: how much power does the President have to ignore Congressional appropriations? Imptant that he is facing pushback from Republican Senators on this. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/u...
Please sign up for the Centre for Public Integrity's (publicintegrity.bsky.social) new podcast series. Already got six episodes up and more great content to come, including an interview with the Attorney General. Watch this space, literally! podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
publicintegrity.bsky.social
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March 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Please sign up for the Centre for Public Integrity's (publicintegrity.bsky.social) new podcast series. Already got six episodes up and more great content to come, including an interview with the Attorney General. Watch this space, literally! podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
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"University of Melbourne Law School Associate Professor and Centre for Public Integrity fellow William Partlett says the NACC needs to ensure the public can have trust in the process, and that there are ways to ensure it is conducted properly."
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How can we be sure the NACC will investigate robodebt properly?
The NACC has been characteristically secretive about its reasons for backflipping on robodebt.
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March 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
"University of Melbourne Law School Associate Professor and Centre for Public Integrity fellow William Partlett says the NACC needs to ensure the public can have trust in the process, and that there are ways to ensure it is conducted properly."
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What is Trump trying to do? And how can we stop him? Russia's post-Soviet history shows cracks in this system of strongman presidentialism - and they need to be exploited now, not in the future. theconversation.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump insists a ‘strongman’ leader will help America. My new book explains why he’s wrong
Centralising power in a president is more likely to foster personalised, corrupt governance that is democratically unaccountable.
theconversation.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
What is Trump trying to do? And how can we stop him? Russia's post-Soviet history shows cracks in this system of strongman presidentialism - and they need to be exploited now, not in the future. theconversation.com/donald-trump...
What is Trump trying to do to the American Presidency and how can it be stopped? My latest, comments and thoughts welcome: theconversation.com/trump-is-rul...
Trump is ruling like a ‘king’, following the Putin model. How can he be stopped?
Donald Trump has long admired Vladimir Putin’s ability to rule Russia like a king. As he expands presidential power, this is how a coordinated resistance could work to stop him.
theconversation.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What is Trump trying to do to the American Presidency and how can it be stopped? My latest, comments and thoughts welcome: theconversation.com/trump-is-rul...
Acting Commissioner could be appointed by the AG for this purpose under Section 243 of the NAAC Act. www6.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/view...
February 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Acting Commissioner could be appointed by the AG for this purpose under Section 243 of the NAAC Act. www6.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/view...
Soon to be posted on CPI's youtube page: www.youtube.com/@thecentrefo...
February 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Soon to be posted on CPI's youtube page: www.youtube.com/@thecentrefo...
This rushed process was aimed at avoiding any discussions of the potentially unconstitutional burden that this law places on political communication.
Unsurprisingly, the bill was rushed through the house this morning with gag orders preventing questions from the crossbench.
Parliament is a vital check on the executive. Legislation is supposed to be questioned and deliberated upon such that it is improved.
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Parliament is a vital check on the executive. Legislation is supposed to be questioned and deliberated upon such that it is improved.
#auspol
February 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This rushed process was aimed at avoiding any discussions of the potentially unconstitutional burden that this law places on political communication.
Important to note that what Prez Trump says in off the cuff remarks has no binding legal force and will vanish when/if it faces strong pushback. Its the performance of power, not the exercise of power. In short: stay calm and resist. More here from Ezra Klein: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8QL...
Don't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show
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February 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Important to note that what Prez Trump says in off the cuff remarks has no binding legal force and will vanish when/if it faces strong pushback. Its the performance of power, not the exercise of power. In short: stay calm and resist. More here from Ezra Klein: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8QL...
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I'm freaking out. Apparently that's the correct response. Thanks to Will Partlett from the University of Melbourne, Sarah Ball from UQ, Janine O'Flynn from ANU's Crawford School and Greens Senator Barbara Pocock.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887401...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887401...
I'm freaking out about one Trumpism coming here. An expert says we all should be
Farewell 'frank and fearless' public service advice and good counsel.
www.canberratimes.com.au
January 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm freaking out. Apparently that's the correct response. Thanks to Will Partlett from the University of Melbourne, Sarah Ball from UQ, Janine O'Flynn from ANU's Crawford School and Greens Senator Barbara Pocock.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887401...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/887401...
Challenge by numerous state attorneys general against Pres Trump's executive order that attempts to cancel automatic citizenship upon birth in the United States. oag.ca.gov/system/files...
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January 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Challenge by numerous state attorneys general against Pres Trump's executive order that attempts to cancel automatic citizenship upon birth in the United States. oag.ca.gov/system/files...
Come join tonight (10 pm Melbourne time; noon Central European time) for a discussion of what Russia's constitutional experience teaches us about both Russia (today and in the future) and constitutional law more broadly. www.eventbrite.be/e/icon-s-cee...
ICON-S CEE Chapter book roundtable: Why the Russian Constitution Matters
Let's dive into why the Russian Constitution is so important at our ICON-S CEE Chapter book roundtable!
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January 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Come join tonight (10 pm Melbourne time; noon Central European time) for a discussion of what Russia's constitutional experience teaches us about both Russia (today and in the future) and constitutional law more broadly. www.eventbrite.be/e/icon-s-cee...
Eager for your thoughts on it @edelemark.bsky.social!
In today‘s mail. @wpartlett.bsky.social on Russia‘s constitution
January 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Eager for your thoughts on it @edelemark.bsky.social!
Contempt for Parliament on show today in Canberra, with the government 'guillotining' debate on over 20 bills in the Senate, meaning they will all pass by the end of today. Disturbing sign of the growing irrelevance of Parliamentary debate in lawmaking. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia politics live: Greens secure social housing upgrades and fossil fuels guarantees in deal to back Labor’s Senate guillotine; question time under way
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November 28, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Contempt for Parliament on show today in Canberra, with the government 'guillotining' debate on over 20 bills in the Senate, meaning they will all pass by the end of today. Disturbing sign of the growing irrelevance of Parliamentary debate in lawmaking. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Thanks to the International Association of Constitutional Law and Lizzy Perham for interviewing me about my new book. Link here if interested why and how the Russian constitution matters to better understanding Russia, authoritarianism, and constitutional theory: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCod...
V-Conversation: "Why the Russian Constitution Matters: The Constitutional Dark Arts"
YouTube video by IACL Blog
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Thanks to the International Association of Constitutional Law and Lizzy Perham for interviewing me about my new book. Link here if interested why and how the Russian constitution matters to better understanding Russia, authoritarianism, and constitutional theory: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCod...