“Navigating a Minefield”: The mental health crisis in Australia’s prisons
Trying to get mental health care while in prison is like “navigating a minefield”.
Opinion
Same boat, different fate: how the government keeps thousands in limbo
Priya and Nades Nadesalingam became household names, as their community fought for them to stay in Australia. But what are the fates of other asylum seekers, who are just like them?
Torres Strait climate case exposes legal trap on culture
The Federal Court’s judgment in the case brought by Torres Strait Islanders over the impact of climate change found there ought to be no compensation for cultural loss. This is a betrayal of Indigenous communities.
We need a right to a healthy environment, time for our government to act
As the Federal Court dismisses a landmark climate case, the Albanese Government must act to protect our human right to healthy environment.
The Creation of Artwork By Aalayah
This is not the journey I planned. I didn’t wake up one day and say, ‘I want to go to prison and become an artist.’
The Green Hell
Indonesia – a land of beaches, dense jungles and green mountains – is anything but paradise for the thousands of refugees trapped within its borders.
Why is tabloid media writing Victoria’s bail laws?
The Victorian Premier’s so-called ‘Tough Bail Laws’ is regressive reform that represents weak-willed politics, says Monique Hurley and Dr Emma Russell.
Australia cannot ignore Myanmar’s refugee crisis any longer
Myanmar is in crisis and the international community isn’t stepping up to help. What should Australia’s obligations be?
Ko Ko Aung explains.
Ignoring systemic racism means justice isn’t delivered for First Nations people
So long as we fail to acknowledge the impact of systemic racism in our criminal legal system, justice will not be delivered for First Nations people.
Ever-increasing police powers but no accountability in sight
The Victoria Police response to the Land Forces expo raises crucial questions about police accountability.
History is watching – we must protect the right to protest and academic freedom
As Australian universities take disciplinary action against students who are peacefully protesting the Gaza crisis, now is a critical moment to protect protest rights and academic freedom.