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How the 2016 Census breaches the right to privacy

Published September 27, 2016September 29, 2016 by Melissa Castan in Privacy, Right to privacy, Uncategorized
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Government responses to terrorist threats: then and now

Published September 13, 2016 by Castan Centre in Terrorism
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Nauru Files: Why Does this Policy Continue and What Can We do About it?

Published August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 by Azadeh Dastyari in Asylum, Migration Law, Refugees
2 Comments

Australia’s delay in achieving marriage equality is coming at a real cost for our region

Published August 16, 2016August 17, 2016 by Dr Paula Gerber in Freedom from discrimination, lgbti rights, Same sex rights
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Do I have to provide my name on my Census form?

Published August 6, 2016August 9, 2016 by Guest in Australia, Australian Law, Privacy, Right to privacy
28 Comments

What’s next for asylum seekers under a re-elected Turnbull government?

Published July 18, 2016 by mariaosullivan in Uncategorized
1 Comment

Eddie McGuire, Caroline Wilson and when ‘playful banter’ goes very, very wrong

Published June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 by Guest in Discrimination, Uncategorized, Women's Rights
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Orlando shooting is the latest chapter in the global fight for LGBT rights

Published June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 by Dr Paula Gerber in Discrimination, Freedom from discrimination, Right to life, Same sex rights, Uncategorized, United States
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Academic freedom and the suspension of Roz Ward

Published June 2, 2016June 2, 2016 by Sarah Joseph in Discrimination, Freedom of Expression, Social media
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The Historic Conviction of Hissène Habré

Published June 2, 2016June 16, 2016 by Adam Fletcher in Chad, Civil and political rights, Crimes against Humanity, Diplomatic Immunity, Freedom from cruel inhuman and degrading treatment, Freedom from slavery/forced labour, Freedom from torture, International Criminal Court, Right to a fair trial, Right to life, Senegal
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