Recently, a landmark coronial inquiry into the deaths of four Indigenous women from domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory released its findings after a year-long investigation. The coroner aimed to understand the systemic responses to an “epidemic of violence that is our national shame”, to then propose improvements to prevent […]
Human Rights
Misusing pronouns isn’t a harmless mistake; it’s a direct affront to identity and dignity, says trans inclusion consultant Davey Shlasko. In an exclusive interview with The Back Cover Podcast, Shlasko stressed that failing to respect a person’s chosen pronouns sends a powerful message about their place in society. For trans […]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), introduced to provide essential support to Australians living with disabilities, has faced increasing challenges, not only in delivering services but in dealing with rampant fraud. As much as one-fifth of the scheme’s annual disability funding, amounting to an estimated $8 billion, has been siphoned […]
As Israel continues its assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran appears increasingly backed into a corner. Israel’s efforts to weaken Iran’s proxy network have focused on a number of objectives: eliminating key Hezbollah leaders, destroying their weapons and other military sites, and targeting large numbers of fighters and sympathisers. Hezbollah has […]
It’s one year since the failed referendum to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution. The vote represents a moment of deep sadness and frustration for many First Nations people for the lost opportunity to move towards meaningful change in our lives, communities and for our futures. Many […]
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) has come under fire after a review revealed widespread racism within its ranks, as culturally diverse staff reported instances of racial discrimination and missed opportunities for career advancement. Led by Indigenous lawyer Terri Janke, the review was commissioned following high-profile resignations, including that of prominent […]
Israel is gearing up for a potential ground assault in Lebanon, according to the country’s military chief, as tensions with the armed group Hezbollah continue to escalate. The Israeli army has ramped up its airstrikes on Lebanon for a third consecutive day, while calling up two brigades of reservists in […]
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 492 people in Lebanon, marking the deadliest day of conflict in nearly two decades, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes, targeting Hezbollah positions, have triggered a major escalation in violence, forcing thousands of families to flee their homes as bombardments hit multiple […]
Last month, the Taliban passed a new “vice and virtue” law, making it illegal for women to speak or show their faces in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes. It was approved by the Taliban’s supreme […]
Sudan’s war has been raging since April 2023. The country was on a bumpy road to democracy after mass uprisings in 2019 ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir. This all came to a halt when troops from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force, attacked a military airstrip in the early hours of […]
