Download IPFS Thousands of Australians marched in Sydney, Melbourne, and other capital cities on August 3, 2025, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. The protests were supported by the Doctors Reform Society (DRS), which condemned the ongoing lack of food, medical aid, and humanitarian[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian doctors plan to march across Sydney Harbour Bridge on August 3, 2025, in solidarity with Israeli doctors from Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI), who have called for an end to Israel’s military actions in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Organized by[Read More…]

Download IPFS Hannah Ferguson and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa are sounding the alarm on the growing threat of disinformation on social media, warning it undermines not only public trust but also the fundamental human right to access truthful information. The two advocates say unchecked digital falsehoods can destabilize[Read More…]

Download IPFS Iraqi lawmakers face mounting pressure to reject a proposed law that risks further restricting freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly. Civil society groups warn the draft legislation, rebranded as the “Peaceful Assembly Law,” lacks transparency and may violate constitutional protections despite government assurances. The controversy emerges amid ongoing[Read More…]

Download IPFS A legal challenge has postponed approval for a planned pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge, with Justice Belinda Rigg reserving judgment until Saturday morning. The event, titled the March for Humanity, could draw an estimated 50,000 participants, prompting concerns from NSW Police about traffic disruption and public safety.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) has welcomed a landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), describing it as an important development in international climate and legal discourse. The opinion, which outlines the responsibilities of states in addressing climate change, reflects long-standing advocacy by Pacific Island[Read More…]

Download IPFS An Iranian refugee, Lana, who built a new life in Australia after years in offshore detention on Nauru, now faces the prospect of returning to the country she once fled. Despite Australia’s stated policy against deporting individuals to places where they may face persecution, many in similar situations[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Government has announced a formal review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, a move welcomed by the Australian Human Rights Commission. The review is expected to simplify and modernise the legislation, strengthening protections for the over five million Australians living with disability. The Act, which has[Read More…]

Download IPFS A 26-year-old man employed at out-of-school-hours care centres in Sydney faces 10 charges of child sexual abuse, sparking renewed scrutiny of childcare oversight. As reported by ABC News on August 2, 2025, the accused, David James, was flagged to authorities in June 2024 after a colleague at a[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Country Liberal Party (CLP) government in the Northern Territory has passed stringent amendments to the Youth Justice Act, aiming to enhance community safety and reform youth justice by removing lenient policies and empowering officers.The Country Liberal Party (CLP) government, led by Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro, has fulfilled[Read More…]