Federal Court: July 2020
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Bail out: criminal courts face uphill battle
The criminal justice system almost ground to a halt in recent months. It has caused delays so severe that human rights questions are being raised.
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.
Spotlight on religious discrimination
Australian human rights law depends heavily on the protections provided in anti-discrimination legislation. But what happens if that law is turned on its head?
Time is running out: are you taking action on modern slavery?
The deadline for the first Australian Modern Slavery Statements is fast approaching.
North Korea: a human rights disaster lost in the dark
Two North Korean defectors shine light on the dark state of affairs in their country.
North Korea: a human rights disaster lost in the dark
Two North Korean defectors shine light on the dark state of affairs in their country.
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.
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…
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?