The transformation and expansion of racial hatred laws
Australia’s rapidly expanding hate laws raise concerns about subjectivity, constitutional limits and the challenges of enforcement across jurisdictions.
The selective safety net: Australia rescues Iranian stars while closing the door on thousands
After five Iranian soccer players sought asylum during the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, initial safety fears gave way to a complex legal crisis.
‘Hidden and misunderstood’: national plan to tackle elder abuse
The Federal government launches a 10-year plan to prevent, respond to and eliminate the abuse of older people in Australia.
Australia still isn’t meeting its anti-torture obligations
A funding deadlock is hampering efforts to implement a UN agreement to prevent human rights abuses in places of detention. Despite being ratified by Australia…
FIFA mired in peace prize, human rights controversy leading up to World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup is facing is questions over the dissonance between FIFA laws and statutes, and US policies on travel bans, immigration and diversity…
Sydney Peace Prize embraces new life as an independent foundation in 2026
LSJ Online speaks to the Sydney Peace Foundation’s Executive Director about the Sydney Peace Prize and the foundation’s focus for the year ahead.
Global shifts, local impacts: recent cases on gender dysphoria
Recent Australian cases reveal the legal and clinical complexities of hormone treatment for young people amid global policy shifts and contested expert evidence.
Reflecting on Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act and the path ahead
The Act is celebrated for its historical weight but also a powerful reminder of Australia’s ongoing journey toward a truly equitable and anti-racist society.
Greens push for NSW Human Rights Act, Attorney General open to discussion
The prospect of legislative protections for human rights in New South Wales has re-emerged, with the state government vowing to work constructively on the issue.
State systems are hurting kids, but the Commonwealth can protect them
Opinion: Failures in youth detention across the country haven’t triggered reform to protect children. It’s up to the Australian Government to provide leadership on this…
Five ingredients: the recipe for a Human Rights Act
Despite much advocacy, human rights legislation has eluded NSW. What would it take for it to get over the line?