The Guardian • Bree Booth
Assam’s statelessness crisis continues
In August 2019, a National Register of Citizens was published in Assam. It has created a crisis of statelessness in the region which is ongoing today.
Read moreLessons from the 104th anniversary of the February Revolution
The 8th of March marked the 104th Anniversary of the February Revolution in Russia.
Read moreFederal court upholds India travel ban
In a judgment handed down on the 10th May, the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) upheld the federal government’s India travel ban.
Read moreSafety must come first don’t abolish the Family Court!
On Wednesday, 17th of February, a Bill passed the Commonwealth Parliament to merge the Federal Circuit Court with the Family Court of Australia.
Read moreNational crisis for Australian renters
On census night in 2016, an estimated 116,000 people were experiencing homelessness across Australia.
Read moreReforms to DSP desperately needed
The Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs will conduct an investigation this year into the “purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension” (DSP).
Read moreMurugappan family reunited, but still a long way to go
On Tuesday, 15th June, the Murugappan family were reunited in Perth, pending a government decision on whether they will be allowed to stay in Australia permanently.
Read moreThe rot at the heart of our fruit-picking industry
Sunraysia, in Victoria’s north known for its table grapes, vineyards, citrus fruit, and olives. It is a popular working holiday destination, with plenty of work on the fruit blocks for migrant labourers.
Read moreNo space for transphobia on IWD
On the 8th of March, cities across the world will hold rallies in support of International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is a celebration of women and a day of solidarity and action around women’s issues.
Read moreVictorian reforms feed national conversation about sexual violence
In February 2020, changes to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act made it an offence in Victoria to publicly identify the victim of a sexual offence.
Read moreBiloela family is test case for broader refugee rights’ movement
On Saturday 12th June, Priya Murugappan issued a heartfelt plea for justice on behalf of herself and her family.
Read moreWage theft laws come into effect in Victoria
Last year, the Victorian parliament passed a law making wage theft a crime. On the 1st of July this year, that law came into effect.
Read moreParliament calls for Royal Commission into Veteran Suicides
On 22nd March, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a motion calling for the establishment of a Royal Commission into Veteran Suicides. The government has been reluctant to call for the establishment of a Royal Commission, taking the less drastic step of appointing a National Commissioner last year, but Scott Morrison eventually conceded that the government would support the motion.
Read morePalm Sunday: Melbourne walks in solidarity with refugees
On Sunday, the 28th March was Palm Sunday, an important day on activist calendars for groups across the political spectrum. The Palm Sunday march is held each year on the Sunday before Easter in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and other cities across the country.
Read moreNational crisis for Australian renters
The JobSeeker supplement ended on 28th March; four states have already extended their moratoria or do not currently have protections in place for tenants.
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