Human Rights
Australia’s structural racism and the pandemic

While Australia's structural racism must be addressed, crowded demonstrations may not be the best ...  
Australia's George Floyd moment

In 2015, David Dungay Jnr died at Long Bay gaol. He was 26 years old, he was Indigenous, and he ...  
Rallies for #BlackLivesMatter 'selfish' — violent anti-lock-down 'understandable'

When politicians judge #BlackLivesMatter protests as "selfish" and turn a blind eye to violent a ...  
Tragic neglect: Who is checking on the NDIS' most vulnerable?

Recent deaths suggest gaps in Australia's system of care for vulnerable people with disability.  
Brisbane Black Lives Matter rally a powerful statement in solidarity

Black Lives Matter demonstrations highlighting systemic racism took place across three continents ...  
Morrison's smugness rubs off on Australians

The direction Morrison is taking Australia is characterised by the same overarching ethos as that ...  
COVID-19 lockdown worsens violence against women

The scourge of domestic violence has intensified during the lockdown period and the Prime Minister ...  
Don't forget the world's poor: Australians must offer help during COVID-19

Australia has a moral obligation to provide international aid to assist developing countries in ...  
UK endangers Assange's life by imprisoning him during COVID-19

On April 12 Julian Assange’s partner Stella Morris revealed that the couple have had two chil ...  
Scott Morrison's repent: A letter of apology to Australians

I dreamed that Scott Morrison woke up one day and was filled with regret. He was so overcome with ...  
Not all COVID-19 measures taken in Europe respect human rights

What was normal just a few weeks ago is now impossible in many European nations because of the ...  
Refugees the world forgot: West Papuans overcoming disadvantage

Dedicated teachers are volunteering to educate and help West Papuan refugee children escaping ...  
The need to respect human rights during COVID-19

Professor of Human Rights, Steven Greer, discusses the human rights issues animated by the ...  
ICC rejects Morrison Gov't plea for Israeli exemption from war crimes prosecution

When it comes to the Morrison Government and war crimes, there's one rule for Israel and another ...  
Morrison Government deception over COVIDSafe app puts Australians in peril

In the midst of a global pandemic, the Australian Government is lying to its people about a ...  
West Papuans fear virus as Indonesian Government slow to shut borders

For decades West Papuans have been fighting for independence and over the next few months they ...  
Australia in the world: An interview with journalist Hamish McDonald

Walkley-award winning journalist Hamish McDonald speaks to Branko Miletic about the state of ...  
Morrison, Dutton and the plight of over 600,000 stranded overseas students

Given the extensive role of Morrison and Dutton in creating this situation, can they continue to ...  

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