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Over-represented and overlooked: the crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s growing over-imprisonment
This report argues that the over-imprisonment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is a growing national crisis that is being overlooked by all levels of government in Australia.
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Defending democracy: safeguarding independent community voices
This report argues that Australian governments must act now to safeguard and encourage vibrant debate on matters of public interest.
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Safeguarding democracy
Executive summary The enduring success of Australia’s democracy rests on many vital foundations including a free press, informed and diverse debate, the rule of law, free and fair elections, active civil society and the checks and balances provided by courts and other institutions. Yet, despite Australia’s strong democratic history, there is a clear and disturbing...
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Can’t flee, can’t stay: Australia’s interception and return of Sri Lankan asylum seekers
This report finds that Australia’s co-operation with Sri Lanka to prevent would-be-refugees from seeking protection is riddled with human rights risks and should be stopped immediately. Media release The report, Can’t flee, can’t stay: Australia’s interception and return of Sri Lankan asylum seekers (147), which is based on interviews with government officials, information obtained through...