Human Rights
Waiting for the dole a breach of human rights
A bi-partisan parliamentary committee has found the Government’s proposal to make young people wait six months to receive unemployment benefits......
Alice Springs Town Camp runs dry
Traditional Owners of an Alice Springs town camp have had basic human rights revoked as their water was turned off......
Australia urged to lead Commonwealth on gay rights
When the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opened last week, the ceremony became an unabashed statement of gay pride. While Scotland flaunts......
Thai junta set to repatriate 100,000 refugees
Thailand’s military government says that it plans to send over 100,000 Burmese refugees who have been living in camps along......
150 scholars condemn Government on Asylum Seekers
Tony Abbott’s recent statement about morality has caused Australian and International scholars outrage. This lead to two particularly concerned Professors......
Can our workforce handle an increased pension age?
Treasurer Joe Hockey has suggested that increasing the pension age could be a potential quick-fix for the Australian economy. The......
Australia should try harder to protect and respect human rights, says Commissioner
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Gillian Triggs, says Australian needs to try harder to find a way to protect and respect......
International Day of Happiness
Today the world celebrates its second International Day of Happiness. The United Nation passed the resolution to celebrate Happiness Day......
Australian Tamils call for support for genocide investigation
Hundreds of Australian Tamils have rallied outside Parliament House in Canberra today. They’re calling on the Australian government to support......
No legal answers for arrested Manus Island detainees
An incident in which asylum seeker detainees escaped a Manus Island detention centre has resulted in arrests and medical treatment......