Australia

Australia is a vibrant multicultural democracy with a strong record of protecting civil and political rights, but serious human rights issues persist. The Australian government’s failure to address the significant overrepresentation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system and cruel treatment of asylum seekers tarnishes the country’s global standing. The Australian government has continued to actively support the expansion of fossil fuel industries at the expense of renewables, contributing to the global climate crisis. Other human rights issues include the incarceration of Indigenous children, and the devastating impact of Covid-19 on people living in aged care facilities.

Children's Rights

November 23, 2022
Commentary
The Australian Children in Syria’s Hellish Camps Can Heal and Even Flourish. But We Must Bring Them Home Now

Jo Becker

Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division

Published in: The Guardian
Children's Rights

November 21, 2022
News Release
Australia: Many Children Returned from Syria Detention Doing Well
Disability Rights

November 3, 2022
News Release
Australia: Flood Response Failed to Protect Most at Risk

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