Social Justice
George Pell goes free after High Court quashes conviction
Tuesday, April 7 2020
In another dramatic turn, the child sexual abuse case decision by the Victorian Court of Appeal against Cardinal George Pell,......
Adani Appropriates Land in Australia and India
Monday, April 6 2020
Construction work on the Carmichael site in Queensland continues, as State and Federal legislation defines mining as an “essential industry”.......
NSW domestic violence services see spike in cases
Friday, April 3 2020
Domestic violence support services in New South Wales are seeing a spike in client numbers and an escalation in reports......
Students stranded in Peru finally home
Friday, April 3 2020
COVID-19 forced strict border lockdowns in Peru, leaving Griffith University medical students Dakkota McConnell, Lauren Marcos, and Daisy Lee stranded. The......
Saving parliament’s food for those who need it most
Thursday, April 2 2020
While politicians and their staffers are working from home, the kitchens that usually supply food for workers in South Australia......
Aged care sector struggles during COVID-19 pandemic
Tuesday, March 31 2020
Not enough action is being taken to protect aged care residents and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, some experts say,......
Prisons a breeding ground for Covid 19
Monday, March 30 2020
As the Covid 19 pandemic spreads across the world overcrowded prison systems are obvious sites for major outbreaks. Prison staff......
COVID-19 supplement payment a ‘no go’ for disabled Australians and carers
Monday, March 30 2020
Despite the federal government announcing billions of dollars in stimulus spending to help keep the economy running, many Australians who......
Ed-tech inequalities could see students at a loss
Monday, March 30 2020
As we adjust to a life lived at home, schools and universities are increasingly moving to an online model. But......
Victoria commits to Stolen Generations redress scheme
Thursday, March 26 2020
Following years of advocacy and the recommendation of the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, the state government has announced a......