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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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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NIT: PM urged to intervene as states push laws increasing child incarceration
We supported calls from NATSILS for the Commonwealth Government take action on state and territory laws driving child imprisonment.
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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.
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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.