Following the release of a CHOICE investigation that found groceries in some remote First Nations communities cost more than twice as much as in capital cities a coalition of organisations is urging the government to strengthen its proposed food security strategy to improve access to food in remote First Nations […]
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Biden asked for full pardon for Assange
Julian Assange, former WikiLeaks founder, may be free and back in Australia but the ‘free Julian’ campaign has now turned its attention to seeking a full pardon for the admissions he made to escape incarcetation and extradition to the US According to a statement issued by his brother, Gabriel Shipton, […]
Citizens inquiries and the right to know
Political fear is a major driver in stopping our elected representatives from lifting the lid on difficult issues related to human rights and environmental rights
Have a say in the review of the Australian disability strategy
Consumers Health Forum (CHF) is considering making a submission to the review, focusing on the ‘health and wellbeing’ outcome area
New book looks at ‘what’s next’ for reconciliation
For the 6 million Australians who voted ‘yes’ at the referendum this book maps the path toward next steps on how to create a fairer Australia.
World class panel announced for coal pollution Citizens Inquiry
The role of a Citizens Inquiry is to deal with serious issues, mainly the violation of human rights and environmental rights.
A new era for women in sport
Australia, Norway, New Zealand, and Brazil are among a growing list of national football federations that have committed to equal pay for men’s and women’s national teams.
Australia wastes 29 million meals a day
For families, food waste costs $2500 a year on average
Some GPs offering patchy protection
The federal government should overhaul the way general practice is funded, to provide more money to GPs in poorer areas with more disadvantaged patients. This would enable those GPs to spend more time with patients to explain and promote vaccination.
Uncle Robbie Thorpe to test courts on Aboriginal rights and genocide
This case challenges the legal frustrations that have prevented Aboriginal people prosecuting genocide crimes in Australian courts

