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Detention centre staff suspended over abuse claims

Detention centre staff suspended over abuse claims

Seventeen workers at Tasmania's troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre have been suspended over historical child sex abuse allegations.

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

The Indigenous community has received an apology from the Northern Territory Police commissioner for injustices and harm inflicted by officers in the past.

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SOS for Queen Mary's help after famed activist arrested

SOS for Queen Mary's help after famed activist arrested

Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark must intervene after the arrest of anti-whaling campaigner Captain Paul Watson, former Greens leader Bob Brown says.

'Loud and clear': elder reflects on lifetime of stories

'Loud and clear': elder reflects on lifetime of stories

South Australian elders are being celebrated in a new documentary, 'There I was, here I am', featuring the stories of three Aboriginal trailblazers.

Indigenous truth-telling commission to be reviewed

Indigenous truth-telling commission to be reviewed

A proposal to set up a truth telling commission to examine historical injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is being examined by MPs.

'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

'Profound responsibility' for new victims' commissioner

Queensland's first victims' commissioner has been appointed in a bid to combat soaring rates of violence against women.

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Assange to be a free man after guilty plea in US court

Assange to be a free man after guilty plea in US court

Assange to be a free man after guilty plea in US court

Assange to be a free man after guilty plea in US court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will head home to Australia after making a US plea deal to end his long legal saga over the publication of secret documents.

ATO whistleblower to face trial after appeal dismissed

ATO whistleblower to face trial after appeal dismissed

ATO whistleblower to face trial after appeal dismissed

ATO whistleblower to face trial after appeal dismissed

The SA Court of Appeal has dismissed tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal against a decision that he was not protected by whistleblowing laws.

Rapid review bids to stamp out violence against women

Rapid review bids to stamp out violence against women

Rapid review bids to stamp out violence against women

Rapid review bids to stamp out violence against women

Opportunities to break the cycle of violence against women and children will be considered by a new panel of experts from a range of relevant fields.

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Outback ceremony confirms native title for NT station

Native title holders in the Northern Territory are celebrating the announcement of the strongest form of possession over an outback station.

NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality

NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality

NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality

NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality

NSW Premier Chris Minns will use parliament to apologise for the state's former laws that made homosexuality a criminal offence.

Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes

Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes

Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes

Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes

Torres Strait Islander elders have made their final arguments in a case challenging the federal government over climate change action.

Final hearings in landmark climate court case begin

Final hearings in landmark climate court case begin

Final hearings in landmark climate court case begin

Final hearings in landmark climate court case begin

Torres Strait Islander elders fear they will be displaced from their home within the next three decades as the final hearings in a landmark climate case begin.

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Police caught getting trigger-happy with pepper spray

A review of Victoria Police's use of pepper spray found officers were prolific in their use despite many instances where it was not warranted.

Value of minerals irrelevant to compensation, says FMG

Valuers are giving evidence in a court case that will decide how much compensation Yindjibarndi people should receive for FMG mining on their land.

FMG 'like kicking a dog when it's down', court hears

Expert witnesses are giving evidence in the Federal Court case that will determine whether FMG should compensate Yindjibarndi people for mining on their land.

Women's voices: June Oscar speaks her powerful truth

Outgoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar has given a powerful and personal speech at the National Press Club.

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Justice on the gender agenda for First Nations women

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner June Oscar has launched the Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Gender Justice Institute at ANU

Justice system 'traumatises, silences' victims of crime

One in four victims are so traumatised after dealing with Victoria's criminal justice system they're unwilling to report a crime again.

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

A Jewish community has been left reeling after a group allegedly performed Nazi salutes during a screening of a Holocaust film at a popular cinema.

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian human rights advocate Grace Forrest will become only the second Australian to receive a Four Freedoms Award for work battling modern slavery.

Qld premier commits to expanding CCC's reporting powers

The Queensland government will expand the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission after a commitment from Premier Steven Miles.

Sports move against Australia Day, call for date change

All of Australia's major sporting codes have dropped the use of 'Australia Day' on social media, with clubs and national teams calling for a change of date.

UN finds Australia in breach of human rights covenant

Australia breached the cultural rights of the Wunna Nyiyaparli people, the United Nations Human Rights Committee says, raising questions about native title.

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