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Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

The United Nations has highlighted gaps in Australia's efforts to protect children from abuse, including the need to raise the age of criminal responsibility.

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.

First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.

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Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Princess Astrid of Belgium has continued her visit to Australia, part of her nation's first economic mission here in more than 10 years.

Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".

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Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia has expressed its concerns over allegations from the Canadian government that India was involved in the domestic shooting of a Sikh separatist leader.

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Sustainability considerations are being hardwired into financial market law and Australian fund managers will need to lift their game, an expert report finds.

After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

Machines doing maths homework are unlikely to take over the world, but life-changing decisions based on computer code are a challenge for society, experts warn.

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

A teary former foreign minister Marise Payne has spoken of the plight of Afghan women as she reflected on her 26 years in politics.

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

Australia sanctions more Iranian human rights abusers

The Australian government has released a further tranche of sanctions against Iranian officials who have threatened to persecute women and censored protests.

Australia raises concerns over Tibet freedom crackdown

Australia raises concerns over Tibet freedom crackdown

Australia raises concerns over Tibet freedom crackdown

Australia raises concerns over Tibet freedom crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will continue to raise human rights concerns with China during bilateral meetings as it marks Tibet Lobby Day.

Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates

Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates

Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates

Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates

Australia remains an outlier on the international stage without a federal human rights act, several refugee advocates told an inquiry.

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Dedicated whistleblower legal service goes live

A new legal service will provide direct support for whistleblowers as the man who revealed alleged war crimes faces criminal prosecution this year.

Former attorneys-general call for Assange's release

Nine former attorneys-general have written a joint letter to the prime minister urging further action to release Julian Assange from prison.

Freedom push to follow jailed journalist's letter

Detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei's letter from jail has inspired political leaders to step up a push for her release.

Imprisoned former US navy pilot's fate remains in limbo

Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan will remain in an Australian prison for at least a few more months ahead of findings that could prevent his extradition.

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Aboriginal man frustrated after loss in age pension bid

Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

A Tamil refugee mother has urged Anthony Albanese to reverse a decision by Home Affairs to deport her son to Sri Lanka where she fears he could be killed.

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.

'Egregious breach': Teen's sentence cut after isolation

An Aboriginal teen who spent more than two years on remand in a Queensland youth detention centre was in solitary confinement for much of that time.

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has introduced equality legislation, saying NSW has fallen behind other states and territories when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights.

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