Social Justice
Underpaid or Deported: The plight of international students
Thursday, July 15 2021
In the past few years, more and more exploited workers have been sharing their stories and pursuing legal action. Many......
Childcare should be from 3 – Jay Wetherill
Tuesday, July 13 2021
Jay Wetherill, former South Australian Premier now heads up the Thrive by Five national campaign to reform early learning and......
Animal advocacy group challenges “Ag-gag” laws in NSW High Court
Friday, July 9 2021
The Farm Transparency Project has taken its campaign to the New South Wales High Court in a bid to challenge......
Ministers due to meet on proposed NDIS changes
Thursday, July 8 2021
Disability advocates are closely watching as Federal, State and Territory Ministers meet to discuss the future of the NDIS. Among......
A bid to legislate for slavery-free products in Australia
Wednesday, July 7 2021
Recent scrutiny on the plight of Uyghur people in East Turkistan, who are being forced work in appalling conditions has......
Women in STEM: Breaking Boundaries
Monday, July 5 2021
In the last four years, the percentage of women in STEM-industry jobs has increased by another 4%, as Australia works......
Migrant women feel less safe in Australia: report
Friday, July 2 2021
This week, at the National Press Club, the Migrant and Refugee Women in Australia: The Safety and Security Study was......
Shades of Deadly: The new campaign to challenge First Nations stereotypes
Thursday, July 1 2021
Clothing the Gaps‘ new campaign, Shades of Deadly challenges stereotypes of First Nations people, celebrates culture and identity and creates......
Keeping an eye out – Part 2
Wednesday, June 30 2021
Previously, The Wire spoke to disability public advocates about what the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of......
Communities in Control: Calling for a shake up of the community sector
Wednesday, June 30 2021
Rules, laws and systems that define and confine the community sector are preventing achievement of the best outcomes. At the......