Human Rights
Virtuous hypocrisy as Socceroos protest Qatar World Cup

After the Socceroos' statement against the abuse of migrant workers in Qatar, Dr Binoy Kampmark ...  
David McBride should be protected, not prosecuted

Whistleblowers such as David McBride provide a service to the Australian public and don't deserve ...  
Assange's lawyer urges political action in powerful address

Lawyer for Assange, Jennifer Robinson, delivered an address at the National Press Club pleading ...  
System fails to protect migrants — asylum applications soar

Is the ongoing rise in asylum applications from Pacific Island nations a case of the Department of ...  
'Cancel the debt': Climate protests disrupt World Bank summit

"The Global South must urgently adapt to the climate emergency so that it can protect its peop ...  
Hey, Albo, it is 'Time to Fly' beyond L-NP's immigration mistakes

After years of Coalition cruelty toward asylum seekers, it's time for Australia to be progressive ...  
Mexico upholds Assange: Your move next, Australia

The president of Mexico recently spoke out in support of Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder ...  
An evil empire: British royals paper over the pillage they benefit from

For those descended from the subjects of British imperialist conquest, the Queen, her ancestors ...  
Wanted for Robodebt crimes: Morrison, Tudge, Robert and Co

It is only fitting that the Royal Commission into the Robodebt disaster will likely call forth ...  
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EDITORIAL: Wanted for Robodebt crimes: Morrison, Tudge, Robert and Co

It is only fitting that, as well as senior bureaucrats who administered the scheme, the Royal ...  
A federal human rights act would help curb racism in Australia

A federal human rights act will encourage equality among Australians and begin the process of ...  
Medicare must be accessible for prisoners

I see prisons where hearts are broken; life’s brief light extinguished.  
Colonial wounds: Australia must prioritise Indigenous Voice over Republic

As the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II nears its end, Australia remains a nation divided on ...  
Israeli military attacks are an affront to human rights

Israeli attacks on Palestinians have received widespread condemnation while also inspiring unity ...  
We have a plague of Airbnb landlords

Airbnb must be regulated by governments to ensure that we can eradicate Australia's housing ...  
It’s all political: Julian Assange appeals his extradition

Julian Assange's legal team are basing a defence on their client being prosecuted and punished for ...  
Labor's 'quiet diplomacy' failing to bring Assange home

Labor's 'quiet diplomacy' approach to freeing Julian Assange is being met with criticism by those ...  
Despite resistance, WikiLeaks continues its fight for the truth

WikiLeaks continues as one of the world’s most remarkable organisations, despite numerous ...  

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