Social Justice

Father Bob dies aged 88

An outpouring of grief today has today been in evidence in the media, online and with ordinary Australians in their everyday life. Father Bob Maguire was a Roman Catholic Priest who dedicated his life to charity and helping those on the lower rungs of society. Coming to prominence in the media later in life, his …

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Juvenile in Adult Detention as Facilities Overflow

Several juvenile offenders have been held in detention in adult watchhouse facilities for over 30 days following an overflow of juvenile inmates from juvenile detention facilities. One instance had a juvenile offender in detention at a watchhouse for 33 days, leading to a significant deterioration in health. The Queensland state juvenile has recently been inundated …

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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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Production of Minerals for Green Energy Could Put Indigenous Australians At Risk

A new study has found that 54% of mineral production associated with transitional or green energy production infringes on indigenous land. The report details the impacts on Indigenous Australian peoples and lands, and also details how Indigenous and peasant peoples are effected internationally. What measures should be in place to ensure that Indigenous people aren’t …

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Queensland Police Found Guilty of Toxic Workplace

The Commission of inquiry on the attitudes of Queensland Police Services towards domestic violence and family violence was released on Monday, following complaints of a lack of responses and support for these victims. It was found that there are multiple structural issues within the Queensland Police, and the attitudes of senior officials facilitate this dismissal …

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