We can’t heal what colonialism broke with brutal laws and empty promises
A special kind of betrayal occurs when a government apologises for historic injustice while engineering new injustice.
First Nations
The case for free phone calls in prison
Imagine not being able to afford a single phone call to your family. That's the reality for people in Australian prisons. Monique Hurley and Sarah Schwartz explain why phone calls in prison should be free.
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.’
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.
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.
Lore of the land: right fire, right Country, right time
Cultural burning is a sophisticated and ancient Indigenous way to manage land, maintain its health and reduce fire risk. But slow fires are also enriching the lives and wellbeing of people.
Breaking as “ultimate freedom”: interview with breakdancer and hip-hop producer, Mark Munk Ross
Since Raygun hit the stage at the Paris Olympics Australian breakdancing has made global news – but untold are the stories of breakers of diverse backgrounds who have built a rich history of breaking in this country.
Celebrating International Mother Language Day: Embracing First Peoples’ Languages
On International Day of The Mother Tongue, Ngarra Murray reflects on the importance of embracing First Peoples’ languages in Australia.
Abuse thrives behind youth prison walls
Abuse and mistreatment thrives behind the walls of youth prisons – yet Australian Governments are doing nothing to stop it.
Renaming N-word Rock
Everyone agrees the name is offensive. So why hasn’t it changed yet?