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.
Opinion – Page 2
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.
Synthetic opioids more dangerous than heroin and fentanyl are on the rise. We need a harm reduction response.
Nitazenes, synthetic opioids more deadly than heroin and fentanyl, have been detected in Australia including in recreational drugs. So how can we avoid a drug harm crisis?
The difficulty with regulating deepfakes
Deepfakes can be dangerous – to our democracy and individual safety. They need to be regulated, but it’s not going to be easy. Dr Fan Yang explains the barriers to deepfake regulations.
Victorian Government under pressure to overhaul police complaints process
Should police be investigating themselves? Currently in Victoria, police handle complaints made against police. But the calls for reform are growing louder.
Australia is the only liberal democracy without a Human Rights Act – that could finally change
A Parliamentary committee on human rights has recommended Australia adopt a federal Human Rights Act. Caitlin Reiger explains what a Human Rights Act would do.