One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
People living with disability are disproportionally affected by climate change-induced disasters, which is why we need more disability-inclusive decision-making in climate adaptation plans.
An editorial team from the International Journal of Drug Policy has developed guiding principles to help researchers and academics avoid perpetuating stigma when writing about substance use.
Australia has come some way since the Sex Discrimination Act came into effect 40 years ago this month, but there’s still more work to be done.
A parliamentary committee has recommended a dedicated act to protect human rights. Here’s how it could work.
Life insurance companies can legally use the results of genetic tests to decline coverage or increase premiums. MPs have called for legislation that bans this practice.
The uncomfortable truths that make some disability inclusion barriers so hard to shift, leaving structural inequity entrenched.
No wonder people are sceptical about providing information – they don’t know why employers want this information or what they’re going to do with it.
PhD student Aish Ravi was racially vilified in a recent football game, but her pleas for action have gone largely unheard.
New research reveals that more than half of all Australians have experienced technology-facilitated abuse.
A new project is shining a light on gender inequalities in the Australian jazz and improvisation sector.
The bill exposes the culture war within Australia’s biggest religious groups, and runs into constitutional problems.
The current draft still includes a range of provisions overriding federal, state and territory laws to allow for discrimination.
Research is shining a light on why communities’ perceptions of their social fabric aren't the reality on the ground.
First-person testimony from people living with disability paints a sobering picture of how the education system continues to fail them.
When sexual minorities live in regions of high stigma, not only is their heath affected, but so too is their healthcare use, according to a new study.
A new survey of 6000 Australians reveals that more than a quarter of respondents experience some form of discrimination at least weekly.
Despite its illegality, 'gatekeeping' remains a barrier to inclusive education. But parents can find that knowledge is power in combating the practice.
Private mediation has been a roadblock to advances in anti-discrimination law in Victoria. Could a new corporate watchdog be the answer?
Most Australians believe in values such as fairness and equality – but these can be harder to act on than you would think.
Some of Victoria's wealthiest private schools have reported spikes in numbers of students with disability. We should only trust those numbers if they're moderated by qualified staff
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