Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East
As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.
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First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan
A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.
Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody
The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.
Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.
Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
‘Listen for a better future’: music legend backs voice
One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".
Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates
Australia remains an outlier on the international stage without a federal human rights act, several refugee advocates told an inquiry.
Imprisoned former US navy pilot’s fate remains in limbo
Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan will remain in an Australian prison for at least a few more months ahead of findings that could prevent his extradition.
Aboriginal man loses bid to receive age pension early
Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.
Aboriginal man frustrated after loss in age pension bid
Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.
China warns Australia to hand over activist ‘fugitives’
China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.
One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything
The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.
Citizenship door opens for Kiwis in Australia
New Zealanders living in Australia have plenty of reasons to take up pathways to citizenship; including job opportunities, disability support, or to vote.
‘Egregious breach’: Teen’s sentence cut after isolation
An Aboriginal teen who spent more than two years on remand in a Queensland youth detention centre was in solitary confinement for much of that time.
Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage
Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.
NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier
Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has introduced equality legislation, saying NSW has fallen behind other states and territories when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights.
South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost
The South Australian government has unveiled rental reforms to ban landlords from unreasonably refusing a tenant's request to keep a pet.
Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis
Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.
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Queensland passes controversial youth justice laws
The Queensland parliament has passed laws that criminalise bail breaches for children and allow courts to fit 15-year-olds with GPS trackers.
Controversial youth justice bill gets green light
Queensland's youth justice bill should be passed with limitations on human rights justified to ensure public safety, a parliamentary committee says.
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Qld sentencing data could make case for raising the age
Less than 10 per cent of young offenders in Queensland are under 14, a report says, as states weigh increasing the criminal age of responsibility.
Human rights commission unveils proposed federal act
Governments would have to consider 28 human rights in their decisions under a landmark proposal by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Child detention alone won’t work, Queensland mayor says
Townsville's mayor says child offenders should be in rehabilitation programs in detention or sent to live in more structured environments away from the city.
Revolving door risk in tougher bail for young offenders
Proposed laws that would likely put Queensland children in detention may increase the risk of reoffending and not improve safety, an inquiry has been told.
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North Qld mayors urge holistic approach to youth crime
A Far North Queensland mayor says children as young as eight are out late at night because they're unsafe at home as the state weighs harsher youth laws.
Thorpe challenges athletes to wear rainbow colours
Australian swimming icon Ian Thorpe is appealing to high-profile athletes to don rainbow shirts to show support for young, gay people facing discrimination.
Qld youth justice reforms ‘would cause more crime’
Top Queensland legal bodies have criticised the lack of consultation on the Palaszczuk government's youth justice bill, saying it's likely to cause more crime.
Watchdog says Qld youth laws will ‘erode basic rights’
National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds says Queensland's plan for tougher bail laws and more children's prisons will fail to improve community safety.
Qld govt defends bail crackdown limiting child rights
The Queensland government says its criminalising breaching bail as part of its youth crime crackdown because the community has called for it.
Qld knife searches lead police to drugs
New Queensland laws are designed to find hidden blades, but expanding random search powers could mean an increase in low level drug offences.
Qld acts on UN inspection constraints
The Queensland government has introduced new laws removing restrictions so UN inspectors can visit patients being held in mental health facilities in person.