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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
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins.

New data reveals how far Australian workplaces still have to go on harassment

The research shows that at a leadership level in particular, engagement with harassment policies is lagging.

  • Kate Jenkins
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Australian Human Rights Commission and its response to conflict in the Middle East.

How the Human Rights Commission went to war with itself

The Australian Human Rights Commission has been under siege from within and without as it struggles to take a neutral stance on the conflict in Gaza.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney.

Six MPs defy Albanese over census backflip that baffled Coalition

Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney took a rare step in breaking with the government’s position, taking the revolt to six government MPs.

  • Paul Sakkal, Natassia Chrysanthos and Olivia Ireland
Swillfest in strife

Swillhouse cancels festival after sponsors and musicians pull out amid allegations

The company said it was “heartbroken” by the sexual assault allegations as it pleaded with staff and suppliers not to abandon them.

  • Bianca Hrovat and Eryk Bagshaw
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Three-quarters of discrimination complaints declined or discontinued

Legal experts say the Australian Human Rights Commission is “toothless” as data reveals only 30 per cent of complaints were resolved in 2022-23.

  • Olivia Ireland

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