Hodan Yasi survived Somalia, but Australian policies drove her to suicide
What will it take for our leaders to accept responsibility for the cruel and internationally-condemned refugee system they have built?
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Who’s going to take responsibility for all this waste?
Exposing the dire truth behind disposability – why individuals, businesses and governments need to be more accountable when it comes to waste.
Universal basic income: securing living standards for all?
If work no longer provides income security, is universal basic income the answer to securing living standards? By Right Now columnist Fatima Measham.
The problems with limiting compassion for refugees
Wendy Chen on why empathy and compassion for refugees must inform Australia’s asylum seeker policy.
Justice is achieved through empowering the vulnerable
To achieve justice, privilege the voices of those directly impacted by human rights violations, writes Right Now columnist Eugenia Flynn.
200,000 New Zealanders live in Australia without a helping hand
At least 200,000 New Zealanders live in Australia without a social security safety net or direct pathway to citizenship.
Australian Muslims find support in the Jewish community
Right Now columnist Sylvie Leber on Islamophobia, the Jewish community and the importance of interfaith dialogue.
Australia’s new instrument of deterrence
Right Now columnist Sayomi Ariyawansa on why the Australian taxpayer-funded telemovie Journey is pointless and misleading propaganda.
The changing nature of racism in Australia
Right Now columnist Eugenia Flynn explores the confronting evolution of racism in Australia.
Efficiency in global education design
Without harmonised global education systems and standardised curricula we are keeping the world’s poorest in poverty.
Exploitation of workers in Australia’s cleaning industry
Right Now columnist Fatima Measham explains why cleaners in Australia deserve better labour protection.
Australia: a world leader in shirking refugee obligations
Asher Hirsch, Policy Officer at the Refugee Council of Australia, explains how Australia leads the world when it comes to offshoring its human rights obligations.