HANDS OFF OUR CHARITIES / Proposed laws will stifle charity voices

Charities and community groups help give a voice to the voiceless, but the Government's proposed international donation laws will stifle their to speak up on issues important to our community.

EXPLAINER / Solitary confinement

Australian Governments must prohibit the solitary confinement of children in detention and closely regulate practices that can result in the forced isolation or segregation of a child.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS / Northern Territory in need of an overhaul

Everyone should be equally respected for who they are. Now, the Northern Territory Government has an historic opportunity to bring outdated discrimination laws in line with international standards.

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT / Queensland one step closer

At a time when many rights in Australia are being steadily chipped away, it’s welcome to see the Queensland Government draw a line in the sand and move to guarantee some of our fundamental rights in legislation.

JOHN GIBSON AWARD / Daniel Webb announced as winner

Director of Legal Advocacy Daniel Webb has been  announced the winner of the 2018 John Gibson Award for his work defending the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum. The award recognises the critical role the legal profession plays in the protection of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.

STAFF / Introducing Aruna Sathanapally

Dr Aruna Sathanapally has joined the team as a Director of Legal Advocacy, leading the HRLC's Sydney team and its work on democratic freedoms. Aruna previously practiced as a barrister specialising in public law, international law, market regulation, and employment law. 

High Court of Australia affirms narrower interpretation of “intention” to cause harm under complementary protection regime

SZTAL v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection; SZTGM v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection[2017] HCA 34

German Constitutional Court requires positive recognition of people with intersex variations in the birth register

Bundesverfassungsgericht [German Constitutional Court], 1 BvR 2019/16, 10 October 2017

Eritrean refugees one step closer to trial in a Canadian court case alleging serious human rights abuses

Araya v Nevsun Resources Ltd., 2017 BCCA 401

JOB / Justice Connect

Justice Connect is seeking a Human Resources Officer. The position will facilitate the design and evaluation of position descriptions, recruitment management, oversight of performance management, and development and review of HR policies and procedures.

JOB / Justice Connect

Justice Connect is also seeking a Finance and Payroll Officer to provide the efficient and effective running of the fortnightly payroll, for Justice Connect, the Human Rights Law Centre and Health Justice Australia.

JOB / Environmental Justice Australia

Environmental Justice Australia is looking for an experienced litigation lawyer to take up a leadership role. The lawyer will lead the development and execution of innovative legal strategies that benefit the community and the environment, working with other lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

INTERNSHIP / The Aurora Project

The Aurora Internship Program contributes to capacity building for Indigenous and Indigenous-sector organisations by placing over 2,000 talented and passionate interns. Applications will be open from 5 March through 30 March 2018.

JOB / Law and Advocacy Centre for Women

The Law and Advocacy Centre for Women (LACW) is seeking a Solicitor to provide legal advice and representation to women in relation to criminal defence, infringements, VOCAT and family violence/intervention orders.

JOB / Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid have several exciting legal roles open at the moment. Make sure you send your application in soon, as some of them close on 18 February.

Community Hero: Lee Carnie

Check out this feature on our very own LGBTI Community Hero, Lee Carnie. Lee sat down with the Star Observer to discuss what keeps them motivated and what advice they have for young LGBTI people. 

How Australia's espionage laws could silence whistleblowers and activists

Dr Aruna Sathanapally told the New York Times why we should be concerned about the Government's proposed secrecy laws.

The Government has been accused of forcing charities into remaining silent

Hugh de Kretser told BuzzFeed News how the Government's proposed donation laws could risk driving advocacy out of the public realm into less transparent private advocacy with MPs behind closed doors.

US refugee resettlement 'disappointing'

Amy Frew told Radio NZ that it's disappointing so few refugees from Australian offshore detention centres have been resettled in the United States.