George Newhouse
@georgenewhouse.bsky.social
CEO of the National Justice Project, championing social justice, advocating for marginalised communities and fighting for systemic change.
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‘Hear Me Out’ wins Most Innovative Website award:
Developed by us, @njpjustice.bsky.social and Portable Australia, this AI tool bringing justice to the people wins in the Australian Web Awards 2025
👏 @danghez.bsky.social @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
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Developed by us, @njpjustice.bsky.social and Portable Australia, this AI tool bringing justice to the people wins in the Australian Web Awards 2025
👏 @danghez.bsky.social @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
+ all involved!
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
‘Hear Me Out’: UNSW-developed AI tool bringing justice to the people honoured with award
A legal platform that UNSW’s Kaldor Centre created in partnership with the National Justice Project and Portable Australia has won Most Innovative Website at the 2025 Australian Web Awards.
www.unsw.edu.au
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
‘Hear Me Out’ wins Most Innovative Website award:
Developed by us, @njpjustice.bsky.social and Portable Australia, this AI tool bringing justice to the people wins in the Australian Web Awards 2025
👏 @danghez.bsky.social @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
+ all involved!
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
Developed by us, @njpjustice.bsky.social and Portable Australia, this AI tool bringing justice to the people wins in the Australian Web Awards 2025
👏 @danghez.bsky.social @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
+ all involved!
www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/new...
A documentary about the Canadian First Nations stolen generations and infanticide has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Julian Brave NoiseCat is the first Indigenous filmmaker from North America to be nominated for an Academy Award.
““Sugarcane” is, to our knowledge, the first work in any medium to uncover evidence of infanticide at an Indian residential or boarding school in North America.”
““Sugarcane” is, to our knowledge, the first work in any medium to uncover evidence of infanticide at an Indian residential or boarding school in North America.”
Opinion | My film ‘Sugarcane’ Is Up for an Oscar. Here’s What I Hope Happens Next. (Gift Article)
“Sugarcane” is a documentary about abuse at Native residential schools. It’s just one of many stories that demand to be told.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A documentary about the Canadian First Nations stolen generations and infanticide has been nominated for an Academy Award.
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Our CEO @georgenewhouse.bsky.social speaking now to Senate Inquiry into Australia's youth justice and incarceration system. He is speaking from decades of experience. Watch live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJL0...
February 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Our CEO @georgenewhouse.bsky.social speaking now to Senate Inquiry into Australia's youth justice and incarceration system. He is speaking from decades of experience. Watch live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJL0...
I spoke about the horrors of the youth justice and child removal systems at a Senate Inquiry yesterday together with Dr James Beaufils from the UTS Jumbunna Institute. @njpjustice.bsky.social
Great coverage of @georgenewhouse.bsky.social appearance at the Senate Inquiry today. Thanks @nit-bot.bsky.social nit.com.au/03-02-2025/1...
February 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I spoke about the horrors of the youth justice and child removal systems at a Senate Inquiry yesterday together with Dr James Beaufils from the UTS Jumbunna Institute. @njpjustice.bsky.social
You must watch “One Mind One Heart” which screened last night on SBS and NITV. The documentary traces the campaign for First Nations sovereignty over the last 50 years through the history of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions - Congratulations Larissa Behrendt. www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/art...
‘One Mind One Heart’ leads the way to a more unified country
Filmmaker Larissa Behrendt talks to SBS about her sparkling documentary that traces the proud history of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions.
www.sbs.com.au
January 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
You must watch “One Mind One Heart” which screened last night on SBS and NITV. The documentary traces the campaign for First Nations sovereignty over the last 50 years through the history of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions - Congratulations Larissa Behrendt. www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/art...
The National Justice Project are still fighting for justice for children and families who were mistreated on Nauru but that legal pathway is under threat. www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/un-find... @njpjustice.bsky.social
UN Finds Australia Is Responsible and Owes Compensation for Rights Violations on Nauru
The UN Human Rights Committee has found the Australian government legally responsible for appalling human rights abuses that occurred in immigration detention centres in Nauru.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au
January 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The National Justice Project are still fighting for justice for children and families who were mistreated on Nauru but that legal pathway is under threat. www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/un-find... @njpjustice.bsky.social
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. #climatecrisis continues… four new #coalmines approved just before Christmas! #justsayin @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social. #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024
Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperatures
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 5:46 AM
. #climatecrisis continues… four new #coalmines approved just before Christmas! #justsayin @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social. #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Police in Alabama shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in his own home during a no-knock raid in the middle of the night.
Body camera footage allegedly shows Randall Adjessom raising his hands and backing away just before an officer opened fire.
RIP
Body camera footage allegedly shows Randall Adjessom raising his hands and backing away just before an officer opened fire.
RIP
December 26, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Police in Alabama shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in his own home during a no-knock raid in the middle of the night.
Body camera footage allegedly shows Randall Adjessom raising his hands and backing away just before an officer opened fire.
RIP
Body camera footage allegedly shows Randall Adjessom raising his hands and backing away just before an officer opened fire.
RIP
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It's International #HumanRightsDay and the final day of our 10 Days to Donate in December campaign to #FinishTheFight for refugee families.
Donations of up to $10k will be matched today!
Find out how you can help support the National Justice Project advance human rights at bit.ly/3Vu6SZ0
Donations of up to $10k will be matched today!
Find out how you can help support the National Justice Project advance human rights at bit.ly/3Vu6SZ0
December 9, 2024 at 8:23 PM
It's International #HumanRightsDay and the final day of our 10 Days to Donate in December campaign to #FinishTheFight for refugee families.
Donations of up to $10k will be matched today!
Find out how you can help support the National Justice Project advance human rights at bit.ly/3Vu6SZ0
Donations of up to $10k will be matched today!
Find out how you can help support the National Justice Project advance human rights at bit.ly/3Vu6SZ0
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Now up to 7 days in a row of gas-sponsored coverage in the Murdoch tabloids....
December 7, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Now up to 7 days in a row of gas-sponsored coverage in the Murdoch tabloids....
#Jewish people are being doxed, alienated, isolated, intimidated, abused, ostracised and attacked across our nation because of their faith. Now this. What have we become? #Antisemitism. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Police investigate suspicious fire at Melbourne synagogue
Fire crews were called to a fire at the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea early on Friday morning.
www.abc.net.au
December 5, 2024 at 8:26 PM
#Jewish people are being doxed, alienated, isolated, intimidated, abused, ostracised and attacked across our nation because of their faith. Now this. What have we become? #Antisemitism. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
This chart is frightening, when will our leaders take action @blairpalese.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 3:10 AM
This chart is frightening, when will our leaders take action @blairpalese.bsky.social
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November 30, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Golden sunrise this morning.
November 25, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Golden sunrise this morning.
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"The National Justice Project lambasted the government's plan to block non-citizens from suing over their mistreatment in offshore centres."
"No one will have any accountability for the harms caused to people held offshore," CEO @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/882617...
"No one will have any accountability for the harms caused to people held offshore," CEO @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/882617...
Rushed deportation bill faces Senate headwinds
A contentious bill that allows Australia to pay countries to accept deportees is up for debate in the...
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 21, 2024 at 5:20 AM
"The National Justice Project lambasted the government's plan to block non-citizens from suing over their mistreatment in offshore centres."
"No one will have any accountability for the harms caused to people held offshore," CEO @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/882617...
"No one will have any accountability for the harms caused to people held offshore," CEO @georgenewhouse.bsky.social
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/882617...
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We are happy to see justice for our client in this appalling case of police brutality against an Indigenous 17-year-old boy. The video evidence of this assault was truly shocking. Read more:
nit.com.au/15-11-2024/1...
nit.com.au/15-11-2024/1...
Breaking: NSW Police officer who assaulted Aboriginal teenager loses appeal
A police officer who assaulted an Aboriginal boy during a violent arrest which left the victim injured and bleeding on the ground has lost his appeal.Ryan Barlow, 30, had his appeal for assault occasi...
nit.com.au
November 15, 2024 at 7:15 AM
We are happy to see justice for our client in this appalling case of police brutality against an Indigenous 17-year-old boy. The video evidence of this assault was truly shocking. Read more:
nit.com.au/15-11-2024/1...
nit.com.au/15-11-2024/1...
November 15, 2024 at 2:22 AM
I was in Naarm yesterday, SpeakWrite Consulting did an amazing job moderating a panel discussion about the New Stolen Generation. Cherisse Buzzacott spoke of her experience as an Aboriginal midwife in Alice Springs, and I discussed the legal context. Thank you Igniting Change for hosting us.
November 14, 2024 at 8:17 PM
I was in Naarm yesterday, SpeakWrite Consulting did an amazing job moderating a panel discussion about the New Stolen Generation. Cherisse Buzzacott spoke of her experience as an Aboriginal midwife in Alice Springs, and I discussed the legal context. Thank you Igniting Change for hosting us.