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News Coverage of George Pell’s Death Leaves Survivors Vulnerable

News coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s life and death has left survivors of sexual abuse vulnerable to post-traumatic stress reactions, as news outlets stray from talking about the accusations made against him, and other members of clergy regarding sexual abuse. Coverage of sexual abuse and sexual abusers widely has contributed to a harmful culture of …

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Australia is not performing well on human rights

This week, Human Rights Watch released its World Report 2023, assessing the human rights practices of over 100 countries worldwide. However, Australia didn’t perform well, with First Nations deaths in custody being one of the most notorious highlighted issues. It also assessed processes to treat refugees and climate action protestors, and the organisation is asking …

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Findings of carbon credit system review overlook concerns, experts say

Experts are unhappy with the findings of an independent review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system   The review, led by former chief scientist Ian Chubb, made some recommendations that Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is keen to adopt, but there are some not involved in the  report who say that it overlooked vital concerns.  Produced …

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