First Nations justice
Media and commentary relating to our collaborative work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations to promote the rights of First Nations peoples.
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Experts and communities call for new independent oversight body to strengthen NSW child protection system
We’re calling for an independent NSW Child Safety and Wellbeing Commission to strengthen oversight and regulation.
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National Indigenous Times: Australia accused of ignoring human rights obligations on Indigenous children
The UN says overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the criminal justice system “reflects systemic and structural racial discrimination”.
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National Indigenous Times: Populist, harmful policies driving incarceration, child removals: Human Rights Commission
First Peoples communities continue to be the hardest hit by “populist, blunt and harmful” laws, the Australian Human Rights Commission says. … Last month, more than 200 lawyers, academics, advocates and Indigenous organisations signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging him to treat the over-incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children…
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First Nations lives and criminal law in NSW
New research from Towards Truth examines how First Nations peoples’ lives have been shaped by criminal law and discretionary enforcement.
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How colonial authorities shaped the Frontier Wars
New research from Towards Truth details how Governor’s policies provided the platform for frontier violence to take hold.
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The Guardian: Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted?
We raised concerns about a NSW police drone trial lacking transparency.
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NIT: Prime Minister pressed to show leadership on Indigenous custody rates
With NATSILS, we’ve called on the Commonwealth Goverment to use its powers and protect children from harmful laws.
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NIT: Human Rights Act a must as UN slams Australia’s age of criminal responsibility
Legal advice we obtained shows the Commonwealth Government can intervene to protect children.
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2SER: Treaty in Vic… and what it could mean for NSW
Treaty in Victoria shows a pathway for NSW and the Federal Government, as Solicitor Emma Bastable outlined.
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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.