November
Sydney Uni head again forced to defend why he should not resign
During a second parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism on university campuses, Mark Scott was asked whether his position was “still tenable”.
- Julie Hare
- Opinion
- Domestic violence
16 days of domestic violence activism for a 365-day scourge
It is important to recognise that the problem demands year-round dedication, comprehensive strategies, and multi-faceted interventions.
- Dorothy Hisgrove
September
Iran summons Australian ambassador over Instagram post
The Australian embassy had posted an Instagram message about supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and the Iranian government complained it “promoted homosexuality”.
- Reuters
March
Forrests lash Europe’s labour law climbdown
Germany and Italy kiboshed an EU law that would compel firms to weed out forced labour in their supply chains. The Forrests fear a ripple effect in Australia.
- Hans van Leeuwen
February
Assange too sick to attend last-ditch bid to halt US extradition
The imprisoned Australian founder of Wikileaks did not attend a high-stakes court hearing in London. But his supporters turned out in force.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
PM’s support for Assange wins praise from jailed Aussie’s wife
Ahead of a make-or-break court hearing next week, Stella Assange says she hopes Australia’s political track record will sway her husband’s American pursuers.
- Hans van Leeuwen
December 2023
What Khawaja ended up writing on his shoe
A dropped catch gave Dave Warner a short reprieve in the opening session of the Boxing Day Test, and Usman Khawaja avoided a sanction with words on his shoes.
- Updated
- Shayne Hope
November 2023
Blow for Sunak as UK court rejects Rwanda asylum plan
The UK push to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda was found unlawful, prompting Tories to demand Britain ditch human rights conventions.
- Michael Holden and Sam Tobin
June 2023
- Analysis
- Perspective
Why America’s Supreme Court ended affirmative action
The six-justice conservative majority overpowered the three liberal dissenters on whether race should be considered in university admissions.
- The Economist
Tibetan leader urges Albanese to sanction China
The head of the Tibetan government-in-exile says bigger countries cannot be allowed to think they can get away with human rights abuses.
- Andrew Tillett
May 2023
From fashion to solar panels, taint of slavery stalks firms
Grace Forrest’s Walk Free has documented $26 billion of goods coming into Australia that could have forced labour in their supply chains.
- Hans van Leeuwen
April 2023
Kate Jenkins’ plan for her successor as sex discrimination commissioner
She says the #MeToo movement meant she achieved more in her seven years as commissioner than she would have believed possible.
- Hannah Wootton
February 2023
Marles, Wong rebuff Morrison call to sanction Chinese officials
Former PM Scott Morrison says the Albanese government should not allow the threat of reprisal from Beijing deter it from applying sanctions over human rights breaches in Xinjiang.
- Andrew Tillett
Canada will accept 10,000 Uighur refugees
Canada plans to accept Uyghurs from countries outside China, beginning in 2024 and to take place over two years.
- Adela Suliman
December 2022
Lawyers exit Hong Kong as they face a campaign of intimidation
Many legal professionals and academics have quietly departed, mostly to Britain, Australia and North America.
- James Pomfret, Greg Torode, Anne Marie Roantree and David Lague
November 2022
Human rights on agenda for Qatar World Cup visit
Sport Minister Anika Wells’ decision to attend the FIFA World Cup in Qatar risks helping the country’s rulers distract from regular human rights violations, the Greens say.
- Tom McIlroy
Why Mark Bosnich thinks holding the World Cup in Qatar could be good
The legendary Australian goalkeeper has endured his share of controversy in the public spotlight, and hopes the contest will shine a light on inequality.
- Paul Smith
Dreyfus faces international pressure over whistleblowers
International advocacy groups have called on Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to end the prosecutions of whistleblowers Richard Boyle and David McBride
- Tom McIlroy
September 2022
China carried out ‘patterns of torture’ in Xinjiang, UN finds
The UN human rights office published its long-awaited report into serious human rights violations against Uighurs, despite pressure from China to halt its release.
- Jamey Keaten and Edith M. Lederer
July 2022
Why barrister Geoffrey Robertson feels hopeful (not hypothetically)
Back in Australia after the pandemic lockout, the human rights lawyer and host of Hypotheticals is taking his unique brand of critical thinking on the road.
- Hannah Wootton