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STOP CORRUPTION: Indonesian Bishops take a stand "I wish to enlighten my community," says Cardinal Darmaatmadja
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oting the increase of corruption in Indonesia, the Catholic bishops' conference plans to publish a series of guidelines to help Catholics in their electoral choices next year. At the conclusion of the bishops' assembly last Friday, Cardinal Julius Riyadi Darmaatmadja, president of the episcopate, said that Catholics in the country have a great responsibility in the election of a "clean" government. "Our country has very serious problems caused by greed and corruption," he said, according to AsiaNews.it. Thus, it is necessary "to stop this behaviour and fight against ambition," the cardinal said. Cardinal Darmaatmadja, Archbishop of Jakarta, said the Church in Indonesia will soon publish a guide that will recommend the election of candidates known for their integrity and support of social justice. "I do not wish to meddle in the political freedom of Catholics but as someone with responsibility, I wish to promote a unitary view," the cardinal said. The "Guide for the Elections" will include an analysis of the fundamental problems of the country in areas such as politics, the economy, external debt and deforestation. The primary reason for the guide, however, is the increase in corruption, nepotism and perversion of justice. "The people who hold power also have the money in their hands, while the poor
Cardinal Darmaatmadja people die on the streets," Cardinal Darmaatmadja said. "I wish to enlighten my community on the way to exercise their right to vote." Long listed among the most corrupt countries, Indonesia is preparing for parliamentary elections on April 5, and presidential elections next June or September. Corruption is also a concern of the Muslims. One month ago, two major Muslim organisations -- the Nahdlatul Ulama and the Muhammadiyah -launched a national campaign against this phenomenon. Cardinal Darmaatmadja praised the initiative and appealed to Catholics to support it.
New Dean for Notre Dame Law School T
he University of Notre Dame Australia has announced a restructure of its College of Law with two new appointments and the creation of a new school. The University’s current College of Law Assistant Dean, Associate Professor Mary McComish has been appointed Dean, while Professor Gabriel Moens, Garrick Professor of Law at the University of Queensland will become Assistant Dean and Head of Notre Dame’s new School of International and Postgraduate Legal Education. “From 2004 our Law College will be
divided into two with the School of Law and the new School of International and Postgraduate Legal Education,” the ViceChancellor, Dr Peter Tannock said. “The new school, headed by Professor Moens, will aim to attract local and international students in trade and business law and comparative law. It will run the University’s Juris Doctor program and will develop and operate new international and postgraduate law programs, including a Masters of Laws and international exchange programs.” Dr Tannock said the new school would
provide students with a law education beyond purely domestic law. “We live in a global economy and this new school will train lawyers who will be prepared for this environment,” he said. Associate Professor McComish’s appointment as Dean of the College of Law acknowledged her outstanding work and her association with the University’s College of Law since its inception and her six years as an Assistant Dean. Prior to working at Notre Dame, she was a Lecturer in Commercial Law at the Small Claims Tribunal. She is currently a Commissioner of the
WA Gaming Commission and member of the Burswood Park Board. Professor Moens is currently a Visiting Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans School of Law and has an international reputation in such fields as constitutional law, legal philosophy, international trade law and arbitration law. Dr Tannock paid tribute to the University’s former Dean of Law, Professor Greg Craven. “We were fortunate to have Greg as our Foundation Dean of Law and our Law school enjoyed considerable success under his leadership.” he said.
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