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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New youth justice Bill doubles down on failing approach
A new Bill rushed into Parliament by the NSW Government ignores the expert advice of an Independent Review into doli incapax.
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SMH: When is a child responsible for a crime? Not everyone likes the answer
We argued that changes to doli incapax will mean more children receive prison sentences.
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3CR: Racial Discrimination Challenge Against Bail Checks
The case raises serious concerns about the over-policing of Aboriginal people both in NSW and around Australia.
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Yahoo News (AAP): ‘Disruptive’ bail checks left brothers scared of police
Our clients’ mother, Megan*, explained the impact of invasive police checks on her family.
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NIT: After 150 visits in 20 months, Aboriginal brothers bring racial discrimination case against NSW Police
Senior Solicitor Grace Gooley explained why we believe the boys were targeted because they are Aboriginal.
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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.