Redemption
Poet Sanam Sharma explores the meaning of democracy when religious and communal segregation is used within communities.
Law and Policy – Page 12
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.
Blockchain can transform manufacturing supply chains
Blockchain, the technology underpinning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, might be the key to transforming supply chain transparency – and could even help to end modern slavery in the process.
GDPR and data privacy in Australia
GDPR is a new set of rules that aims to protect data privacy of European citizens – but how will it affect the data rights of Australians?
Finding the voice of reason
Right Now talks to the Hon. Fiona Patten MP to reminisce on past achievements and look at the road ahead for the Reason Party.
Demanding compassion in welfare
Metiria Turei made welfare system reform a part of the conversation during the NZ election. Since her resignation, We Are Beneficiaries has continued that conversation, revealing the cruelty and judgment behind New Zealand’s social welfare system.
‘Golden Games’ should inspire CHOGM to solve refugee crisis in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh’s monsoon season approaches, the lives of more than 870,000 refugees depend on swift action. What will our leaders do?
Recent police misconduct reveals lack of mental health services
When a man is assaulted by six police officers outside his home, you’ve got to ask yourself: how often does this happen without anyone recording it?
Supervised injecting facilities – community pressure delivers results
Right Now talked to Judy Ryan, Secretary for RVSDS, about the campaign for an MSIC in Richmond, the impact of drug use on her community and the news that the facility would open in June 2018 at the North Richmond Community Health Centre.
Australia’s Secret History in the Timor Sea
Kim McGrath exposes Australia’s duplicitous diplomatic relationship with East Timor in her book, Crossing the Line.
New Timor treaty will finally set permanent boundaries to resolve oil and gas dispute
East Timor and Australia will sign a maritime boundary agreement tomorrow, putting their long-running border dispute to rest.
What do you know about Australia’s secrecy laws?
On the last day of sitting in 2017 the government introduced sweeping changes to Australia’s secrecy laws that have huge implications for our democracy.
What’s next for #MeToo?
How can the legal system grapple with #MeToo, the movement that has sparked outrage and calls for justice around the world?