Australia has slipped backwards in global rankings on adherence to the rule of law, with global results appearing to indicate a creep towards authoritarianism. 9News
For the second year in a row, the scores showed a continuing negative slide towards weaker rule of law around the world.
This measure tracks the extent to which those who govern are bound by checks such as an independent judiciary, a free press and the ability of legislatures to apply oversight. "This slide in rule of law in general and checks on government powers in particular is deeply concerning," she said on Thursday night.
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