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Netball Victoria refused to respond to detailed questions about the league’s handling of the cases.

Local league, Netball Victoria at loggerheads over transgender stoush

Trans advocates say the Riddell District Football Netball League’s decision to ban two trans netballers sets a concerning precedent.

  • Carla Jaeger

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Former social justice commissioner Mick Gooda spoke at the summit in Brisbane this week.

Why more than 100 leaders quietly met behind closed doors in Brisbane this week

Closed to media, the two-day gathering concluded with a public statement that called out “egregious breaches of human rights against children”.

  • Courtney Kruk
Wacol Youth Remand Centre.

‘In crisis’: UN experts condemn youth justice systems, Queensland laws

A special rapporteur on torture has been investigating Australia’s youth justice system following a confidential submission.

  • Courtney Kruk
Michael Waterhouse and Kathryn Greiner, two of the six complainants, at a bus stop outside Waverley Bus Depot on Oxford Street in Bondi Junction.

Residents launch legal action over Oxford Street cycleway

The NSW government wants to build a new bike route between Taylor Square and Centennial Park, but a group of locals wants it diverted.

  • Megan Gorrey
Jennifer Robinson at Melbourne restaurant Farmer’s Daughters.

The international lawyer who specialises in breaking the silence

Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson has been at the heart of battles over press freedom and gender violence. She is sure of one thing: change is needed.

  • Cassidy Knowlton
Tony Jones and Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic responds to Tony Jones’ apology for ‘kick him out’ comments

Sports presenter Jones has apologised to Djokovic and Serbian fans for “any disrespect”, while broadcaster Nine has bolstered security following a widespread backlash.

  • Marc McGowan and Stephen Brook
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Accommodation cells in the Boys’ unit at the Cairns watch-house taken from the ‘Cairns and Murgon watch‑houses inspection report’ delivered September, 2024.

Queensland’s tough youth crime agenda slammed in human rights report

Significant concerns are held for children in contact with Australia’s youth justice system, including those held in custody in adult facilities in Queensland.

  • Courtney Kruk
Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has admitted the LNP’s proposed youth crime laws are incompatible with current international standards for the treatment of children engaged with the justice system, as well as human rights laws.

UN criticises Qld youth crime laws as LNP admits policies violate human rights

The legislation introduced on Thursday has been widely condemned, including by the United Nations committee tasked with monitoring the rights of children.

  • Courtney Kruk
The 17-year-old wearing the scarf at his graduation ceremony in September.

Sydney student banned from year 12 formal for wearing Palestinian scarf

A Sydney teenager has filed a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission over the punishment he received for wearing a keffiyeh-patterned scarf to his graduation ceremony.

  • Kate Aubusson
Modern slavery includes forced labour, servitude and forced marriage.

The 41,000 urgent priorities our new anti-slavery commissioner has to tackle

In Australia, the number of people living in modern-day slavery could fill the Gabba. So while the government’s appointment is welcome, on its own it’s not enough.

  • Lorraine Finlay

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