Australia’s federal government has enacted sweeping anti-migration laws that critics say undermine international human rights obligations, escalate the mistreatment of refugees, and threaten the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people. Passed late Thursday, the controversial legislation has drawn sharp criticism from grassroots organisations, legal experts, and refugee advocates […]
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The workplace should be a space of equal opportunity and respect, yet for LGBTQ young people, it is often a breeding ground for harassment. A recent ANROWS-funded study has uncovered alarming findings: 77% of LGBTQ young people surveyed reported experiencing workplace sexual harassment, a troubling statistic that highlights a critical […]
The federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms. In doing so, it has ignored advice from a chorus of experts – and from the Australian Human Rights Commission, which said the government rushed the legislation through parliament “without taking the time […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces fresh accusations from prosecutors who allege the music mogul has breached prison regulations and attempted to manipulate ongoing legal proceedings. The claims were detailed in court documents filed on 15 November, as prosecutors opposed Combs’ renewed request for bail, according to People. The 55-year-old, currently detained […]
The federal government’s proposed legislation on misinformation and disinformation has passed the House of Representatives, but faces a rocky time in the Senate. Opponents have dubbed it the MAD Bill, and it has certainly made some of them mad. Ironically, there is a great deal of misinformation circulating about the bill itself. […]
Senator Mehreen Faruqi has won a groundbreaking court case against Pauline Hanson, who was ordered to delete a racist tweet telling Faruqi to “piss off back to Pakistan.” The Federal Court’s ruling marks a decisive stand against hate speech in Australian politics, holding Hanson accountable for her harmful words. The […]
Six more individuals have come forward with civil lawsuits against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of rape, sexual abuse, and sexual assault. The suits, filed on Monday in New York, add to a growing list of claims against the 54-year-old rapper and producer, including allegations dating back to […]
Piers Morgan has issued a public apology to Beyoncé and JAY-Z after unfounded claims were made on his show, Uncensored. The 59-year-old media personality addressed the situation during the introduction of an episode released on Tuesday, 8 October, via his YouTube channel. Morgan revealed that legal representatives for the superstar […]
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 […]
