Human Rights
150 scholars condemn Government on Asylum Seekers
Tony Abbott’s recent statement about morality has caused Australian and International scholars outrage. This lead to two particularly concerned Professors......
Can our workforce handle an increased pension age?
Treasurer Joe Hockey has suggested that increasing the pension age could be a potential quick-fix for the Australian economy. The......
Australia should try harder to protect and respect human rights, says Commissioner
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Gillian Triggs, says Australian needs to try harder to find a way to protect and respect......
International Day of Happiness
Today the world celebrates its second International Day of Happiness. The United Nation passed the resolution to celebrate Happiness Day......
Australian Tamils call for support for genocide investigation
Hundreds of Australian Tamils have rallied outside Parliament House in Canberra today. They’re calling on the Australian government to support......
No legal answers for arrested Manus Island detainees
An incident in which asylum seeker detainees escaped a Manus Island detention centre has resulted in arrests and medical treatment......
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......