Human Rights
Inquiry to seek information on children in detention
The Human Rights Commission has announced a new inquiry into the mental health impacts of children being held in Australian......
2013 Social Justice and Native Title Report delivered
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Gooda, handed down this year’s report on behalf Of Australian Human......
Spotlight on Sri Lanka hosting Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting
This year’s CHOGM hosted by Sri Lanka is overshadowed by severe concerns on continued human rights abuses in the country.......
Lee Rhiannon detained in Sri Lanka as CHOGM approaches
Australian Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon was detained in Sri Lanka yesterday for three hours, the week before the country is......
CHOGM about to put Sri Lanka in spotlight
Two Australian journalists are reportedly being deported from Sri Lanka today after attending a human rights meeting in Colombo. The......
Global rights watchdog says Abbott is giving ‘green light’ to Indonesia
Three West Papuan activists who occupied Australia’s consulate in Bali say that staff threatened to call Indonesian authorities if they......
World Sexual Health Day 2013: Own your sexual rights!
While sex can still be an anxiety ridden topic for some people to talk about, the 3rd annual World Sexual......
West Papuan Freedom Flotilla sets off
Reports that the Indonesian military has been ordered to be prepared to intercept the Freedom Flotilla heading from Australia to......
Human rights struggle in Sri Lanka
A Human Rights Watch report into allegations of rape and sexual assault in Sri Lankan detention centres has highlighted conflict......
New national anti-slavery laws may be in place before the week’s end
The Senate is set to consider a new laws which will criminalize slavery and people trafficking. The amendments will make......