The federal government’s push for tougher deportation laws is facing renewed criticism in the wake of a recent ruling by the High Court. The ruling, delivered last Friday, authorises the indefinite detention of non-citizens who resist deportation, stirring fresh opposition from political adversaries and community organisations. In March, the Government […]
Human Rights
The Albanese government wanted to avoid an inquiry into its migration amendment bill. The report, handed down this week by a senate committee that reviewed the bill, showed why. The report lays bare the potentially devastating impacts of this hastily drafted bill. These impacts would go well beyond the cohort of former […]
In the heart of South Korea, a profound yet quietly seismic revolution is unfolding. It’s known as the 4B movement—an audacious feminist wave that is unraveling age-old traditions and boldly confronting entrenched patriarchy. Originating in 2019, the 4B movement has swiftly gained momentum, fuelled by a generation of women tired […]
As social justice movements gain momentum, a troubling pattern has emerged within Australia’s corporate landscape: performative activism. This phenomenon, characterised by superficial displays of support for marginalised communities without genuine commitment to tangible action, presents formidable obstacles to genuine progress in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the wake of […]
It has been a particularly distressing start to the year. There is little that can ease the current grief of individuals, families and communities who have needlessly lost a loved one to men’s violence in recent weeks. A spate of cases involving women dying, allegedly at the hands of men, […]
Grammy award-winning sensation SZA has set stages ablaze in Australia and New Zealand, igniting cheers and applause with her electrifying performances. The American music icon, born Solána Imani Rowe, made headlines for her poignant gestures towards First Nations peoples and Palestinians during her recent shows. In a captivating display of […]
The family of Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, a Melbourne-born humanitarian, is in mourning after the aid worker was tragically killed by an Israeli military airstrike in Gaza. Amidst the chaos of Central Gaza, where humanitarian aid workers navigate the thin line between life and death, Zomi’s story echoes with resilience, kindness, […]
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, crossbench MPs and Senators have joined forces today to advocate for urgent action on deaths in custody and the removal of First Nations children from their families. In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister Linda Burney, and Attorney General […]
Amidst the dynamic landscape of Australia’s Indigenous rights movement, a shining beacon of hope emerges with the appointment of Katie Kiss as the incoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Hailed as a champion for Indigenous rights, Kiss, a proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman, is set to officially […]
In the soft glow of dawn, as the morning sun gently kisses the earth awake, Eetane Yong, a Malaysian-Chinese immigrant to Australia, finds herself immersed in a world of ethereal beauty. Armed with nothing but her camera and an unwavering passion for photography, Eetane embarks on a journey that transcends […]
