Right to ask about partner’s DV proposed
A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election.
justice and rights
Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
Long road ahead to end harassment at work
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins is urging employers and workers to continue the momentum to end workplace harassment for future generations.
Queensland native title case makes history
Native title rights of five traditional owner groups across the Torres Strait and northern Cape York have been formally recognised by the Federal Court.
Muslim rights group pursues Twitter in Qld
An Australian-Muslim advocacy group is pursuing Twitter for religious vilification in Queensland, alleging it's liable for the spread of disinformation
Top cop in court over Qld jab challenge
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has appeared in the Supreme Court over a challenge against mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for the state's officers.
Roe v Wade US abortion law ‘to be revoked’
Landmark US legislation that for almost 50 years has allowed a woman's right to choose to have an abortion could be overturned, reports suggest.