Amnesty International is a global movement of ten million people in 150 countries who are challenging injustice. Over recent months, amid the devastating conflict in Gaza and Israel and the heartbreaking result of the Voice referendum, our supporters have shown up to do just that. In the face of injustice, we have an opportunity and […]
We come to you with heavy hearts. The result of the Voice referendum has left us devastated. We wanted address you, our valued human rights supporters, to express our profound disappointment. But mostly, we want to reinforce our unwavering commitment to First Nations justice. The outcome of the referendum is not what we had hoped […]
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Responding to reports regarding the treatment of children in Western Australia’s Banskia Hill Youth Detention Centre, Amnesty International Australia Indigenous Rights Lead Campaigner, Maggie Munn, said: “I am disgusted to see what children in Banksia Hill are subject to. The majority of those children are First Nations kids and for nearly 300 years this country […]
We look at 4 key human rights Australians care about: First Nations peoples’ rights, racism, Covid-19 impact and refugee rights.
The report highlights Australia’s treatment of First Nations people, lack of action on climate change and the ongoing detention of refugees.
A submission by Amnesty International Australia on the Tasmanian Government’s Discussion Paper to Reform Tasmania’s Youth Justice System has expressed serious concerns about the overrepresentation of First Nations youth in detention and the urgent need to raise the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14. Amnesty also expressed concerns regarding Youth and Education Minister […]
A sad anniversary that should have marked the change that’s needed: the death of 16-year-old Yindjibardi boy, John Pat.
In the wake of weeks of shocking revelations about workplace culture and the treatment of women in federal politics, The Morrison Government have reshuffled their cabinet. Among these new ministerial appointments are Senator Michaelia Cash to Attorney General, Peter Dutton MP to Defence, and Karen Andrews MP to Home Affairs. Senator Marise Payne has been […]
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