Civil rights
Media and commentary related to our work protecting and advancing civil rights. This includes police accountability, justice in youth detention, asylum seeker rights, discrimination, access to justice and Raise the Age.
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Guardian: 150 police visits in 20 months: Indigenous mother takes action after her boys subjected to ‘relentless’ checks
We’re representing two Aboriginal brothers in a Racial Discrimination case against NSW Police.
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Aboriginal brothers take racial discrimination case against NSW Police to the Federal Court
The boys were subject to more than 150 bail checks by police in 20 months. Statistical evidence shows Aboriginal people are more likely to be checked at home by police.
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Guardian: Change to firearm prohibition orders in NSW a ‘sensible reform’, justice advocate says
Solicitor Lucy Kelley explained the importance of changes to Firearm Prohibition Orders that will allow children to challenge these orders in NCAT.
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2SER: Why changes to freedom of information law could harm transparency
Australia’s freedom of information system is broken, but the Australian Government’s proposed changes would make it even worse.
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Yahoo News (AAP): Trans jail ban sparks outrage amid inmate safety debate
We spoke up to counter transphobic comments and policies by state and territory governments.
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2SER: New expert legal advice to protect children
Lawyer Lucy Kelley explained why the Commonwealth Government has a responsibility to protect children from harmful laws.
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NIT: Experts: Albanese has power — and duty — to lift age of criminal responsibility
Legal advice from Senior Counsel makes it clear the Commonwealth can act to protect children from harmful laws.
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ABC the World Today: Calls for federal intervention on youth justice
CEO Jonathon Hunyor and NATSILS CEO Karly Warner explained why the Commonwealth Government can and should take action to protect children.
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ABC News: Use constitutional power to raise age of criminal responsibility nationwide, lawyers tell PM
Expert legal advice commissioned by the JEC clearly shows the Commonwealth can and should act to protect kids from harmful state laws.
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Prime Minister has the power to ensure children are safe and protected. It’s time for action.
Advice obtained from Senior Counsel by the JEC makes clear that the Commonwealth has the Constitutional power to act on youth justice reform.