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Towards a new Australian refugee policy: does the UN Global Compact provide a way forward?
By Dr Michael Henry AM
The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival 2019: Right Now’s 5 must-see films
By David Branigan, Gabrielle Everall, Caitlin Cassidy, Stephanie Griffin and Ruth McHugh-DillonFrom gender and sexuality to war and conflict, HRAFF showcases some unbelievable films this year. Right Now covers 5 unmissable films.
Losing faith in democracy: a review of Dead Right
By Caitlin CassidyRichard Denniss explores the problems of neoliberalism, and the changes that need to be made for the future of Australia.
Life on the Margins: a review of Blue Lake
By Liam FallonIn Blue Lake, David Sornig writes about the vulnerability and resilience of a forgotten area of Melbourne, and the people who inhabit it.
How the Consumer Data Right Ignores Economic and Social Rights
By Kat GeorgeThe Australian Consumer Data Right fails to recognise consumer rights and essential services as human rights.
In Visible Ink Interviews: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse
Anika Baset in conversation with Gina Williams and Guy GhouseContributors
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Sarah Yeung
In Visible Ink symposium: The museum as a site of trauma and healing -
Diana Ong, Sunili Govinnage, Emiko Watanabe and Rhuwina Griffiths
Reflections In Visible Ink: Storytelling to Heal What Hurts -
Ali MC
A short history of Rakhine State (Myanmar) -
Kaushi Kogar
Queensland’s decriminalisation of abortion is a landmark decision – now we need enforcement
Where do (surrogate) babies come from? Surrogacy as human rights violation
By Dr Renate KleinSurrogacy violates the basic human rights of women and children. Dr Renate Klein explains why the practice should be banned in Australia to protect the most vulnerable.
“2019 is the UN Year of Indigenous Languages. The UN’s action plan is calling on states to legislate support for Indigenous language maintenance.”
Joel Wright, Gunditjmara descendant and traditional owner