“They Don’t Understand the Fear We Have”
How China’s Long Reach of Repression Undermines Academic Freedom at Australia’s Universities
Australia is a vibrant multicultural democracy with a strong record of protecting civil and political rights, but serious human rights issues persist. The Australian government’s failure to address the significant overrepresentation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system and cruel treatment of asylum seekers tarnishes the country’s global standing. The government continues to actively support the expansion of fossil fuels industries, rejecting responsibility for emissions created by the vast amounts of coal and gas Australia exports overseas. Several Australian states have introduced new laws targeting peaceful climate and environmental protesters with disproportionate punishments and excessive bail conditions.
January 11, 2024
December 20, 2023
December 14, 2023
How China’s Long Reach of Repression Undermines Academic Freedom at Australia’s Universities
People with Disabilities Dying in Western Australia’s Prisons
How Aged Care Facilities in Australia Chemically Restrain Older People with Dementia
Abuse and Neglect of Prisoners with Disabilities in Australia
Prioritize Fixing Offshore Detention, Rights of First Nations People, Children in Solitary
New South Wales Court Partially Overturns States’ Anti-Protest Laws
Promote Rights of Women, Girls in International Forums, Foreign Policy
Use Bilateral Dialogue to Press for Action on Enforced Disappearances
Regarding Child and Youth Human Rights Defenders
Longstanding Practice to Deter Asylum Seekers Found Unlawful