Category: Human Rights
The Paradox of Jon Stanhope: Human Rights Champion or Hypocrite?
Jon Stanhope, former ACT Chief Minister, may be lauded for his human rights leadership, but examination exposes the inconsistency between his stated values and his political decisions.
The Australian Capital Territory: Australia’s racism capital
The persistence of systemic inequalities in the ACT raises serious questions about both the genuineness to address racism in the Territory.
The ACT Human Rights Commission: Failures and Shortcomings
The ACT Human Rights Commission’s ineffectiveness in addressing violations points toward its inability to fulfill its mandate.
Australian Capital Territory Indigenous Incarceration Rates
The positive strides made in human rights legislation with the highest per capita incarceration rates for Indigenous Australians in the ACT needs serious consideration.