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: 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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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.