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Go for a run and raise money for human rights!
Are you entering this year’s Melbourne Marathon Festival on 14 October? The event includes not just the marathon but a half marathon, 10km and 5km runs and a 3km walk. Monash University has kindly helped us to create a fundraising page that allows your friends to sponsor you, with all money raised going towards the…
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Letter to the Minister re Chelsea Manning
After being approached by representatives of Chelsea Manning, the Castan Centre has written the following letter to the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, The Hon. David Coleman MP. — 30 August 2018 The Hon. David Coleman MP Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Via email: vaccu@homeaffairs.gov.au Dear Sir/Madam, Chelsea Manning – File No…
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Abolish the Joint Committee on Human Rights? We should be strengthening it instead…
By Adam Fletcher Last week, Coalition members of the Commonwealth Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights called for the Committee’s abolition. In scrutinising the potential effects of their government’s legislation on various groups, the MPs allege that the Committee has “‘elevate[d] the rights of deadbeat dads and child sex offenders’ while failing to consider the…
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WATCH: New video about our human rights collaboration in Vietnam
By Marius Smith Today, a new video is being released detailing our collaboration with the Vietnam National University (VNU) to strengthen human rights education in Vietnam. The program, which commenced early this year, has recently been extended and enlarged due to its success. Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through its Aus4Skills…
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The Human Rights implications of the Electoral Disclosure Reform and Foreign Influence Bills
By Dr Adam Fletcher The Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017, along with the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017 and the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (Charges Imposition) Bill 2017, constitute a package of legislation designed to overhaul Australia’s political donation and covert lobbying rules. The Government’s aim with these Bills…
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Victorian drug law reform recommendations are welcome – but must include prisoners
By Kate Seear, Carla Treloar, and Kari Lancaster The results of a major drug law inquiry were tabled in the Victorian parliament this week. The landmark final report contains 50 recommendations for reform to Victoria’s drug laws and policies. Many of the proposals for reform, if implemented, have the potential to improve social, economic and other outcomes…
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