Recent cases and reform on the use of defamation to silence victims
Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.
By Regina Featherstone - 1 min read
Practical guidance on implementing a robust modern slavery program
This six-step compliance program offers guidance to help organisations meet the requirements under the Act and establish a robust modern slavery program.
By Fiona Dernikovic and Marion Wright - 2 min read
Time is running out: are you taking action on modern slavery?
The deadline for the first Australian Modern Slavery Statements is fast approaching.
By Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts - 2 min read
Freedom of religion and speech: it’s time for change
AHRC President ROSALIND CROUCHER ventures beyond the headlines to explore how our rights & freedoms can be protected in a more positive and enduring way.
By Rosalind Croucher AM - 11 min read
If only we had a Human Rights Act… What we can learn from the UK’s religious freedom ruling
Ngole v University of Sheffield is a timely example of how conflicts between freedom of speech and religion can be resolved with the right legislative…
By Rosalind Croucher AM - 7 min read
When it comes to human rights, is it time NSW caught up?
Has the time come for NSW to revisit the question of whether to adopt a human rights act?
By Maria Nawaz and Andrew Small - 1 min read
Tackling modern slavery now a matter of legal compliance
A closer look at the new laws Australia has introduced at both State and Federal level to prevent slavery in corporate supply chains. By AMY…
By Amy Sinclair - 1 min read
Righting the relic: towards effective protections for criminal record discrimination
The recent case of BE v Suncorp Group Ltd [2018] AusHRC 121 drew attention to the matter of discrimination based on an employee’s criminal record….
By Rosalind Croucher AM - 2 min read
Financial abuse and forfeiture
The extension of the forfeiture rule to cases of abuse against the vulnerable and elderly, as has been done elsewhere, may deter abusive behaviour. By…
By Ruth Pollard and Darryl Browne - 2 min read
The constitutional cost of combatting espionage and foreign interference
The Federal Government has introduced three Bills to combat foreign interference in our political and electoral systems. Two have been passed. By HANNAH RYAN.
By Hannah Ryan - 2 min read
Corporate accountability and transparency: a modern approach to combat slavery
Ethical supply chains are under the spotlight as the Commonwealth and New South Wales legislatures move to increase transparency about modern slavery. By JACK DE FLAMINGH…
By Jack de Flamingh and Michael do Rozario - 2 min read