Amnesty has called on the Australian Government to commit to increasing the Humanitarian Program to 30,000 places.
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Submission: the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Inquiry Into the Use of Alternative Places of Detention
A submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the use of Alternative Places of Detention (APODs).
Human Rights Agenda for the Next Australian Government 2022 – Activist Toolkit
Another Federal Election is fast approaching! As a non-partisan organisation that advocates on human rights issues across the political spectrum, the Federal Election provides an opportunity for us to engage with MPs, Senators and candidates at a time when they may be at their most receptive.
Submission: Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2021
In it’s submission, Amnesty has supported the changes to the Migration Act 1958 proposed in the Bill, as they address key issues directly and establish a human rights based approach to immigration detention practices.
Yemen: US-made weapon used in air strike that killed scores in escalation of Saudi-led coalition attacks
The Saudi-led coalition used a precision-guided munition made in the United States in last week’s air strike on a detention centre in Sa’adah, north-western Yemen, which, according to Doctors without Borders, killed at least 80 people and injured over 200, Amnesty International said today. The laser-guided bomb used in the attack, manufactured by US defense company Raytheon, …
Submission: Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills
Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry and the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and Related Bills (the Bill).
Amnesty’s Refugee Advisory Group welcomes changes to the Refugee Support Program, but calls on the Government to fully harness community generosity
The Australian Government must ensure Australia’s private sponsorship program is in addition to the existing humanitarian intake.
Religious Discrimination Bill: Flipping Anti-Discrimination Law on its head
The Bill privileges religious belief over other human rights. The rights of one group cannot come at the expense of the rights of others.
COVID-19: Human rights and vaccination
Global efforts to develop, manufacture and distribute vaccines for COVID-19 need to be conducted in ways that respect human rights.
Submission: Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan
Amnesty International Australia has made a submission to the inquiry into Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan. The Submission’s focus was on human rights abuses related to Australia’s participation in the war in Afghanistan, and human rights abuses following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.