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.
Law and Policy
Fighting for justice and dignity: Interview with Behrouz Boochani
Right Now speaks to writer Behrouz Boochani about his call for a Royal Commission into Immigration Detention.
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?
‘Conspiracy to commit journalism’: Human rights lawyers want journalists out of political crosshairs
The release of Julian Assange signals hope for detained publishers and journalists around the world, human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson tells a Melbourne forum advocating for Hong Kong political prisoner and media mogul Jimmy Lai.
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.
New AI traffic cameras sting low-income Victorians most
While police say cameras reduce speeding and save lives, critics say the location of new AI-enabled cameras in some of the state’s poorest areas is unfairly hurting Victorians.
Fighting for justice and dignity: Interview with Behrouz Boochani
Right Now speaks to writer Behrouz Boochani about his call for a Royal Commission into Immigration Detention.
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.