West Papuans in the consulate
On Sunday, three West Papuans entered the Australian consulate in Bali. Dr Clinton Fernandes explains the human rights issues complicated by Australia’s relationship with Indonesia.
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Dear Australia
Are you “Australian enough?” Fed up with that question, and what it implies, Yasmin Hassen writes an open letter to Australia.
Election 2013 and Human Rights (Part Two)
Right Now looks at the major parties’ policies on five noteworthy human rights issues of this election. Today, marriage equality, asylum seekers and climate change.
Timor-Leste and Australia – Moving forward by acknowledging the past
Jess O’Callaghan highlights the theme of not overlooking the past in submissions to an inquiry into the relationship between Timor-Leste and Australia initiated by Foreign Minister Bob Carr.
Australia, UN Security Council and the crisis in Darfur
In the wake of Australia assuming the UN Security Council Presidency in September, Raymond Lau asks where to now for Australia and the international community on Darfur.
Interpreting Justice
Every year, deaf Australians are involuntarily excused from jury service. Chloe Potvin looks at the potential for future law reform that would allow deaf Australians to serve on a jury.
We all need a roof in the rain
What does it say about Australia that 100,000 sleep rough every night? Tony Birch sheds some light on society’s invisible people.
Female genital mutilation/cutting in Australia
An estimated two to three million girls are subjected to the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) each year. Leona Hameed looks at the practice in Australia and what can be done to eradicate it and to assist victims.
Interviews with refugees
Asher Hirsch interviews three young men from refugee backgrounds. Read their inspirational stories.
Australia’s Tropical Diplomacy
The power dynamic between Australia and its tropical neighbours is an unequal one, writes Kate Galloway. Australia’s call on its tropical neighbours to host offshore detention centres offers an interesting case study.