Australia’s modern slavery law not working, report says Coalition of rights groups and academics calls on the government to strengthen anti-slavery legislation. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2022
Wall Street accused of whitewashing China crackdown in Hong Kong Activists and US legislators say banking summit being used to legitimise the dismantling of city’s freedoms. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022
Scrutiny on Football Australia over human rights implications of World Cup in Qatar Australia’s governing body has been relatively quiet to date on the issue with Socceroos players so far taking the lead The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022
UN report on Xinjiang ups pressure on brands from Nike to Airbnb Landmark OHCHR report calls on businesses to take ‘all possible measures’ to respect human rights. Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2022
United Nations report on Xinjiang backs fears felt by Australia's Uyghur community Legal experts say China's alleged abuses of Uyghurs in Xinjiang detailed in a new UN report are among the most serious human rights violations that exist, as the community in Australia calls for "tangible action". ABC News · Sep 1, 2022
Malaysian palm oil giant seeks to repair image after abuse claims Sime Darby Plantation Berhad is fighting a US ban on its products after reported labour violations at its plantations. Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022
Australian Human Rights Commission warned by global body to improve independence of appointments The Australian Human Rights Commission risks being stripped of its accreditation as an "A-status" institution, with the global standards body raising concerns about the selection of commissioners. ABC News · Apr 7, 2022