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At the request of Australia’s 39 universities, the Australian Human Rights Commission has conducted a national, independent survey of university students to gain greater insight into the nature, prevalence and…
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) recommends that changes to Australian Citizenship contained in the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017…
The dean of UNSW Law has paid tribute to human rights issues currently circulating the nation, noting that Australia is now the only democracy in the world without a federal…
Tasmania will become home to what is being touted as Australia’s first suburban village designed specifically for people with dementia. As well as 15 tailored houses, the village will have…
People with unpaid fines should not be imprisoned but instead work off the debt, an influential government body has recommended. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is examining ways to…
We recommend a visit to the United Nation’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs website to gain an insight into the UN’s involvement around ageing.
Australian Lawyers for Humans Rights (ALHR) is an association of legal professionals active in practising and promoting awareness of international human rights standards in Australia. Check out their website to see how…
The next step in Australia’s, at times rough, human rights journey – will Australia join the United Nations Human Rights Council? Read more here
Federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt said OPAN would receive $25.7 million over the next three years to supply wide-ranging advocacy services. OPAN will deliver the advocacy program through a consortium of…
Queensland has become the first state to sign up to the National Partnership DisabilityCare Australia Fund (DCAF) to secure NDIS funding. The Queensland government signed on to the National Partnership…
Retirement villages will have to simplify their contracts and make exit fees and preparing units for resale fairer, under proposed laws the Queensland Government wants passed by the end of…
The Public Advocate, Mary Burgess has released a paper called ‘Legal frameworks for the use of restrictive practices in residential aged care: An analysis of Australian and international jurisdictions.’ Read…
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