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Discussions about the social issues that have always seemed to be an important part of politics have dropped off the agenda during this election, writes Eva Cox
Whatever happens in this election, there is little likelihood of any benefit for those Indigenous Australians who do not meet the Gillard formula of hardworking, compliant income earners, writes Eva Cox
Now that the Coalition’s campaign has been launched, Eva Cox has a closer look at Abbott’s paid parental leave scheme
Abbott has pledged to stop the boats at all costs but his policies have been tested by previous Coalition governments — and failed. Real questions remain about the effectiveness and implementation of the Coalition’s...
The Human Rights Law Resource Centre and GetUp! issued a constitutional challenge to amendments to the electoral laws last month. Today’s High Court decision has restored the right to vote to over 100,000 Australians,...
Will the ALP’s shift in strategy produce better policy, asks Leigh Ewbank. And if not, where will the new ideas come from?
There are many ways that the next Australian government could work to implement better human rights policy in the Asia Pacific. Phil Lynch continues his policy recommendations
Why isn’t the Australian Government taking a leading role in promoting a rigorous human rights and business agenda? The reasons to do so are too compelling to ignore, argues Phil Lynch
Young Australians emerged as a driving force behind the election of Kevin Rudd in 2007, and will be a key constituency in the upcoming election. While young citizens are often depicted as politically apathetic, electionWIRE, a...
Phil Lynch has ten policy proposals for the next Australian Government to protect and promote human rights