‘Stronger, safer communities’: Justice reinvestment expanded to more regional towns
An innovative program aimed at diverting Aboriginal people away from the criminal justice system will be expanded to two regional NSW communities, as part of…
Legal groups call for independent inquiry into death of Indigenous 16-year-old killed by police car
The tragic death of a 16-year-old Indigenous boy who collided with a police car has sparjed calls for an independent inquiry.
Ensuring accountability for First Nations deaths in custody
Shining a spotlight on Aboriginal deaths in custody, changing attitudes and the families mounting important new claims for justice.
Aboriginal Australians not vulnerable to deportation
A fascinating look at the High Court’s 4-3 split in the recent Aboriginal citizenship & deportation cases.
I, the awful Aboriginal
Sydney lawyer Trent Wallace often has to prove his Aboriginality. It can be frustrating and heart-breaking.
It takes a village
Former Federal Circuit Court Judge Robyn Sexton talks about the case of a country NSW family that inspired her to set up Australia’s first Indigenous…
Circuit breakers: How justice reinvestment is reshaping Bourke
Bourke residents tackle problems in the town as they arise, rather than wait for them to grow. The idea is to intervene early and get…
New initiative to encourage Indigenous law students to the Bar
Senior members of the NSW Supreme and Federal Courts were on hand to congratulate the first graduates of a new program to encourage Indigenous law…