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A motion moved by Senators Rachel Siewert, Janet Rice and Louise Pratt recognising Intersex Day of Solidarity was yesterday opposed by the Government, One Nation and Senator Cory Bernardi. The motion called on parliamentarians to: commit to learning more about the lives and experiences of people with variations of sex characteristics, and agree to read …
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In recognition of Transgender Awareness Week, the Senate yesterday passed a non-controversial motion moved by Senators Rachel Siewert, Janet Rice and Patrick Dodson that called on parliamentarians to: commit to learning more about the lives and experiences of transgender and gender diverse people, elevate the voices of transgender and gender diverse people, especially during Transgender …
Responding to the shooting death of a young Walpiri man by NT Police, Amnesty International Australia’s Rodney Dillon said: “Amnesty International was profoundly shocked and concerned to hear of the passing of the 19 year old Walpiri man in Yuendumu on Saturday night. We send our deepest condolences to the family and can’t imagine the …
Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s project on ‘Free and Equal: an Australian conversation on human rights’. Read our submission here. We believe that overarching human rights protection – such as a human rights act or charter – is the best way to protect, promote and …
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Hong Kong government invokes colonial-era law to crack down on protests “It is thanks to the climate of fear Hong Kong authorities have created that protesters feel the need to wear masks in the first place” – Joshua Rosenzweig Responding to the announcement today that the Hong Kong government will ban face coverings at public …
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In response to the news that there has been four arrests for the murder of high-profile, Brazilian LGBTQI+ human rights defender Marielle Franco, Amnesty International Australia Campaigner Nikita White said: “The arrest of four people for the ruthless murder of Marielle Franco is a positive step towards justice for Marielle, her family and her community. …
Australia has been urged by a committee of international experts to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years of age.
Eyewitnesses report security forces ‘choking’ protesters with large amounts of tear gas, spraying hot water on crowds and firing live ammunition Many received shrapnel injuries, some consistent with police use of stun grenades Internet cut off, with one protester saying ‘We are cut off from the world. It’s just us and the forces here facing …
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Over the past 12 days the Egyptian authorities have launched the biggest crackdown under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s rule, rounding up more than 2,300 people, Amnesty International. There have been sweeping arrests of peaceful protesters, as well as more targeted arrests of human rights lawyers, journalists, political activists and politicians. At least 111 children have …
Amnesty International says that a Federal Human Rights Act is the answer to the religious freedom debate The proposed Bills are a radical solution that entrenches division and fear for generations, pitting the right to hold and manifest religious beliefs against other rights As the Bill progresses, amendments regarding healthcare, employment, conversion practices and protection …
