Human Rights
Indigenous Custody Deaths Remain High
Thirty-one years after the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, Indigenous fatalities remain alarmingly high. Findings from the Australian......
Is Australia meeting international human rights obligations?
A report recommending many amendments to the Australian legal system, including a Charter of Human Rights, was released today. The......
Historic Ruling In Favour of First Nations Climate Advocacy Group
It was announced on Friday that the case against the proposed Waratah Coal Mine in Galilee Basin of Central Western......
Colorado Shooting Looms Ongoing LGBTQ+ Hate Speech
A gay nightclub in Colorado Springs of the United States was fired by a 22-year-old gunman, killing at least 5......
Discrimination Act review submitted in Queensland
The Queensland Human Rights Commission presented a review of the Discrimination Act 1991 to State Parliament today. The intention of......
Australia should step up on older people’s rights
Today marks the international day of action in support of the Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. Organisations advocating......
Amnesty International Media Award winners announced
The winners of the Amnesty International Media Awards were announced last week, celebrating human rights journalism. Topics such as Indigenous......
Permanent residency pathways for Hongkongers announced
The Morrison Government has updated two new visa streams for temporary graduates and skilled workers visa holders from Hong Kong.......
Refugee workers face discrimination due to pandemic
For many refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia, finding employment can be a stressful and challenging en-devour. A lack......
COVID vaccination rollout failing disabled people
This week it was revealed that less than 1000 disabled people Australia-wide have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Greens Senator, Jordon......