Anne Twomey

Anne Twomey

academic Australia

Anne Twomey is an esteemed specialist in Australian constitutional law, known for her concerns regarding the inadequate teaching of civics in schools. She advocates for proper training and sufficient time for educators to teach civics effectively, highlighting that decades of insufficient civics education have left students vulnerable to misinformation. Twomey stresses the importance of a strong foundational understanding of government systems to help young people navigate the complexities of modern democracy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
27,513
Power
1,489$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 7.00 0.10% +10% 25,499,884 27,513 $1,380,000 1,489$
Totals 2 25,499,884 27,513 $1,380,000 1,489$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Anne Twomey is a professor emerita in constitutional law at the University of Sydney. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Why a hung parliament is nothing to fear

Australia Australia: Professor Anne Twomey stated that the use of 'insulting speech' laws to regulate political protests could face a constitutional challenge. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: How one man’s chants could define free speech

Australia Australia: Constitutional law Professor Anne Twomey said Dutton’s proposal was unclear and could undermine the separation of powers. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Peter Dutton’s deportation referendum criticised by constitutional experts

Australia Australia: Anne Twomey is a specialist in Australian constitutional law concerned about the inadequate teaching of civics in schools. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Civic lessons need compulsory education, experts say