From July 1, government-funded paid parental leave increases from 24 weeks to 26 weeks. While welcome, many challenges remain for new parents, particularly mothers.
- Director, Centre for Western Sydney, Western Sydney University
New research shows internet access can be sorely lacking for First Nations people because of cost, poor infrastructure and little training.
The bill was in the works for years and only passed on its fourth attempt. The debate about it is reminiscent of ongoing discussions about race and migration.
Young people will play a key role in the outcome of the next federal election. Research shows justice and environment are among their top priorities.
New research on New South Wales students shows many do not have access to computers and the support they need to use them. This means they risk falling behind.
The refugee and migration compacts are not perfect, but they offer the chance for countries to do better by people on the move, and should be joined.
Loin d'arrêter les flux, les centres d’accueil proposés par Emmanuel Macron et l’Union européenne en Afrique du Nord risquent de mettre encore davantage en danger les migrants.
Like Australia and the US before it, Europe is now flirting with the idea of processing centres for refugees in transit countries.
Australia appears to have reached a new all-time low in its violation of international obligations and its treatment of vulnerable people seeking Australia’s protection. If widespread media reports are…
This week’s Four Corners investigation on the circumstances surrounding the death of Iranian asylum seeker Reza Barati at the Manus Island detention centre in February was uncomfortable viewing. The ABC…
Australia has been engaging in “tow-backs” of asylum-seeker boats. This has involved intercepting boats carrying asylum seekers at sea, before they reach Australia, and forcing them to return to Indonesia…
Asylum seekers who arrive in Australian waters by boat will no longer have the chance to be settled in Australia under new policies announced by prime minister Kevin Rudd. Instead, asylum seekers arriving…
Prime minister Kevin Rudd has indicated that he would like to revisit Australia’s obligations under the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. We are yet to learn what this may mean…
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