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.
A backlog of more than 150,000 parent visa applications presents some tough choices for the Minister for the Department of Home Affairs.
As they improve, we’ll likely trust AI models with more and more responsibility. But if their autonomous decisions end up causing harm, our current legal frameworks may not be up to scratch.
New data from Victoria shows that in a quarter of deaths by suicide between 2009 and 2016, the person had experienced family violence before they died.
Healthcare professionals play a critical role in supporting breastfeeding mothers, but they often face challenges that hinder their ability to provide optimal care.
The recent US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long-overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.
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.
While there have been moves to making voting optional in Australia, voters have consistently expressed their support for it being compulsory.
The tragic deaths of two First Nations women highlight systemic failings, and the urgent need for a Human Rights Act in Australia.
A new report recommends a shift to a more modern “push model” that emphasises proactive release, with reliance on FOI requests as a last option.
Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.
With the media and legal bar set so high seven years after the global awakening of #MeToo, it’s an ongoing battle for female victim-survivors to provide bulletproof evidence in the contested spaces of “she said/he said”.
To counter some of the harmful influences of Andrew Tate and others, we need long-term, critical, and transformational approaches embedded within both curricula and school cultures.
Hazing inflicts severe physical and psychological harm on victims. Education and awareness of the law, effective enforcement and oversight are crucial to combat this harmful practice and safeguard students’ wellbeing.
A new study finds major holes in our ability to ensure the protection for conservation areas is maintained or improved.
What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia’s agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms have been dealt a massive blow, with the Supreme Court effectively expanding its authority to oversee legislation, including basic laws.
Displaced youths face several barriers to accessing quality learning opportunities, exacerbated by distance, crowding, and limited capacity.
There’s little that can be done to make Qantas more responsive to its customers while it dominates the domestic aviation market.
Until crucial steps are taken, the current “system” of payment of academic casuals or sessional staff will continue to be an unproductive source of contestation.
We should celebrate the fact this bill is passing through parliament. It shows the government has responded to insistent calls for change to protect families. However, there are two key concerns.
A response of bigotry or hatred is common for people identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, just as it is for people coming out as gay, bi, trans or queer.
Human rights legislation is a normal part of living in a modern democratic country, but Australia still doesn’t have a legal framework that supports everyone living here.
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