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Justice Action: Defending Prisoners’ Rights
It’s not very often that we give much thought to prisoners and their rights while they…
Australia’s own Bill of Rights – can it happen?
Civil Societies is back with Julie Macken this week. What is she proposing this week? Australia’s…
The clearing of Sydney’s Homeless Camp – does it violate human r...
Last Wednesday, the New South Wales state government passed legislation which gave police power to clear…
Results From Human Rights Commission Survey On Campus Sexual Assault T...
The release of the Australian Human Rights Commission Survey into campus sexual assault and harassment is…
China Finally Releases Liu Xiaobo
Liu Xiaobo, China's jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has granted parole to be treated for his…
Intent to Destroy
Academy Award nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger whose most known for his “Paradise Lost” series about the…
The fight for legal abortions in Queensland
This week, two bills currently before QLD parliament have been dominating state conversation. Introduced by MP…
Manus to Close: Where are the answers?
Manus Island detention centre has been slated for closure for the end of 2017. It's good…
Government move to block refugees from coming to Australia
The Australian government has proposed a lifelong immigration ban on all refugees seeking Asylum in Australia,…
Heterosexual marriage ceremonies in support of equality
As the debate within the Australian government on marriage equality continues to go back and forth,…
Mums 4 Refugees
When you're heavily pregnant and due to give birth imminently, the last thing you'd probably think…