Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Justice and Rights

Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody

Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody

The failure of states and territories to protect kids in their criminal justice systems means the federal government must intervene, an inquiry has been told.

Impossible to ignore: joy as largest trans flag unfurls

Impossible to ignore: joy as largest trans flag unfurls

Impossible to ignore: joy as largest trans flag unfurls

Impossible to ignore: joy as largest trans flag unfurls

The world's largest trans flag has been unveiled in a moment of joy and pride, in a sign of resistance to policies that have impacted some young people.

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

'Barriers remain' in voluntary assisted dying access

Voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia are largely working as intended, but issues around remote access and obstruction by health facilities remain.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans

Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans

After months of being locked out of her business social media accounts, an Australian hairdresser has finally regained access but she’s one of the lucky ones.

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Advocates are calling on governments around the world to crack down on gender-based violence facilitated through tech, as well as education for young people.

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency'

A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants.

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Aid groups have hit out at plans by the coalition to jail people found to have helped a cohort of women and children linked to the Islamic State to return home.

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters.

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

There remains a long way to go for Indigenous reconciliation as racism continues to fester, almost two decades on from the apology to the Stolen Generations.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes

A former leader has been charged, tried and convicted of crimes against humanity in the time the ANU has taken to review but not act on her honorary degree.

Lawyers defend 'good character' evidence in sentencing

Top lawyers have hit back at sweeping changes to how criminals are sentenced, saying they will limit the court's ability to make just decisions.

Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint

A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians.

Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Laws have been introduced to establish an independent Indigenous children's advocate to help address systemic issues.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse

Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.

Workers strike at troubled youth detention facility

Children and young people have been restricted to their rooms for hours as workers went on strike against conditions at the trouble-plagued facility.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated It Was Just an Accident co-writer, has been arrested in Iran for speaking out against the regime.

Aid cuts fuel crisis for teen girls in Asia-Pacific

Australia has a critical opportunity to demonstrate regional leadership in the upcoming budget, advocates say, with adolescent girls at the forefront of need.

Taxpayers foot record amount to jail young people

A record $1.1 billion spent locking up children and young people, revealed in a new report, has been described as the result of a "devastating policy failure".

Decades-long wait for land claim decisions called out

More than 40,000 land claims remain unresolved in NSW, but the Aboriginal Land Council will not let them go unnoticed.

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales United States of America Victoria Queensland Soccer Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Middle East Western Australia Health South Australia Indigenous People International Relations Diplomacy Tasmania Crime Children

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here