Australia
Australia is a vibrant multicultural democracy with robust institutions. In 2020 the global Black Lives Matter movement refocused attention on the severe disadvantage suffered by First Nations people, particularly the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in prison and high rate of deaths in custody. While Australia largely contained the spread of Covid-19, police efforts to enforce curfews and lockdowns during the pandemic raised concerns over freedom of expression and the misuse of police powers. Since introducing offshore processing of refugees and asylum seekers in 2013, the government has maintained its stance that no one who arrives by boat will be resettled in Australia.
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“I Needed Help, Instead I Was Punished”
Abuse and Neglect of Prisoners with Disabilities in Australia
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Australia: Appalling Abuse, Neglect of Refugees on Nauru
Investigation on Remote Pacific Island Finds Deliberate Abuse Hidden Behind Wall of Secrecy
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Time for Action to Protect Australia’s Older People
Ensure Adequate Staffing, Person-Centered Support in Aged Care Facilities
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Saudi Arabia: Reveal Status of Saudi-Australian
Al-Hasani at Risk of Unfair Trial After Wrongful Deportation From Morocco
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The human rights of older women
Submission to the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
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Australia: Act on Indigenous Deaths in Custody
30 Years On, Royal Commission Recommendations Should Be Fully Implemented
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Papua New Guinea’s Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Review Should Address Broken Commitments, Women’s Rights
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Papua New Guinea Unprepared for Covid-19 Surge
Government Should Bolster Healthcare System; International Donors Need to Step Up
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