“They Don’t Understand the Fear We Have”
How China’s Long Reach of Repression Undermines Academic Freedom at Australia’s Universities
Australia is a vibrant multicultural democracy with a strong record of protecting civil and political rights, but serious human rights problems persist. The government’s failure to meaningfully address the significant overrepresentation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system and cruel treatment of asylum seekers are grave rights violations that tarnish the country’s global standing. The federal government still sends asylum seekers arriving by boat to offshore detention and returns boats carrying asylum seekers to their countries of departure. The government actively supports the expansion of fossil fuel industries, rejecting responsibility for emissions created by Australia’s vast coal and gas exports. Australian states have also passed laws targeting climate protesters.
October 24, 2024
October 21, 2024
How China’s Long Reach of Repression Undermines Academic Freedom at Australia’s Universities
People with Disabilities Dying in Western Australia’s Prisons
How Aged Care Facilities in Australia Chemically Restrain Older People with Dementia
Abuse and Neglect of Prisoners with Disabilities in Australia
Better Civil Society Engagement, Bolder Determinations Needed
Few Prosecutions; Inadequate Compensation of Victims
Long-Awaited Reforms Should be First Step Toward Wider Protections
Comprehensive Policies Missing in Government Response to Arbitrary Detention
Death of 17-year-old With Disability Highlights State Government Failings
Child Data Protection Laws Urgently Needed to Protect All Children
Submission to Foreign Affairs Committee Seeks Stronger Bilateral Engagement