Anne Twomey
AustraliaacademicFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%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.
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Constitutional law expert Anne Twomey said the ‘spirit’ of the constitution’s meaning could only be tested by the High Court.
One Nation senator Tyron Whitten with $75 million tie to Snowy Hydro 2.0 denies constitutional breachAustralia· 2026-06-19
Constitutional law expert Professor Anne Twomey agreed, with qualification, saying: 'While the Constitution requires that the prime minister be a member of parliament ... it does not specify which house he or she must sit in.'
Polling analysis predicts party to win 16 seats in 2028Australia· 2026-06-02
Anne Twomey is a constitutional lawyer who warned against outlawing specific phrases related to political expression.
‘Globalise the Intifada’ chants are madness, says Jewish Australian mourning slain daughterAustralia· 2026-02-18
Professor Anne Twomey, a constitutional law expert at the University of Sydney, commented on the implications of the law change.
LNP MP unknowingly becomes Canadian citizen due to law changeAustralia· 2026-02-06
Professor Anne Twomey is a constitutional law expert at the University of Sydney.
Labor minister was citizen of Canada for two weeks, despite trying not to beAustralia· 2026-02-03
Leading constitutional expert Anne Twomey cautioned any such laws may not withstand a constitutional challenge.
Inquiry backs ban on “globalise the intifada” slogan despite constitutional concernsAustralia· 2026-01-30
Leading constitutional expert Professor Anne Twomey warned in her submission that banning specific political slogans would probably burden the implied freedom of political communication.
Hate speech laws: This inquiry received 700 submissionsAustralia· 2026-01-28
Leading constitutional lawyer Anne Twomey said the backdown on the anti-vilification provisions made the test for banning hate groups tougher for Labor.
Sussan Ley to work with Anthony Albanese on watered-down lawsAustralia· 2026-01-19
Anne Twomey is a Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law at the University of Sydney.
The hurdles for the legislation within the ConstitutionAustralia· 2026-01-14Anne Twomey is a constitutional law expert who commented on the federal government's exceeding its constitutional powers.
Why councils, states don’t fix things they’re supposed toAustralia· 2025-11-17
As constitutional expert Anne Twomey notes, 'it would mean some people giving up their empires'.
How ‘Byzantine network of laws’ is a handbrake on the economyAustralia· 2025-11-17
Anne Twomey shares the view that the Queen was not complicit in the Dismissal.
What Anthony Albanese could learn from Gough Whitlam.Australia· 2025-10-26
University of Sydney law professor Anne Twomey criticized the government's claims about protecting kids from social media.
How new laws will work and how they could failAustralia· 2025-08-02
Esteemed constitutional expert Anne Twomey AO has posted a YouTube video about the subject.
Top silk called in as fate of Minns staff threatened with arrest remains undecidedAustralia· 2025-06-23
Professor Anne Twomey is a constitutional law expert who discussed the powers of the Court of Disputed Returns.
Could there be a second election in the nail-biter seat of Bradfield?Australia· 2025-06-02
Anne Twomey, a professor of constitutional law at the University of Sydney, said the prime minister’s decision was prudent.
Anthony Albanese declines ‘honorary citizenship’ from father’s Italian hometown of BarlettaAustralia· 2025-05-15
Anne Twomey is a professor emerita in constitutional law at the University of Sydney.
Why a hung parliament is nothing to fearAustralia· 2025-03-28Professor Anne Twomey stated that the use of 'insulting speech' laws to regulate political protests could face a constitutional challenge.
How one man’s chants could define free speechAustralia· 2025-03-25
Constitutional law Professor Anne Twomey said Dutton’s proposal was unclear and could undermine the separation of powers.
Peter Dutton’s deportation referendum criticised by constitutional expertsAustralia· 2025-03-19
Anne Twomey is a specialist in Australian constitutional law concerned about the inadequate teaching of civics in schools.
Civic lessons need compulsory education, experts sayAustralia· 2025-02-09
