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Senator Lidia Thorpe's motion for urgent action on First Nations deaths in custody drew support in the Upper House, with politicians from Labor, the Coalition and the Greens speaking in favour.

The coroner has found that Heather Calgaret's death in custody was preventable and that she did not receive adequate care.

Labor MP Basem Abdo urges government to make ‘historic commitment’ to international law and human rights, in his first speech to parliament * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The newly elected MP Basem Abdo has told parliament in his first speech the government should make a “historic commitment” to international law, human rights and peace, saying Palestinians are always “made to be strangers in their own homes”. Abdo, who is of Palestinian background, has spoken of his family’s journey from Kuwait to Jordan during the first Gulf War before settling in Australia, telling parliament of the “intergenerational dispossession” of Palestinians. Continue reading...

Marion Scrymgour, the Labor member for the NT seat of Lingiari, said becoming the first Aboriginal person to preside over the Lower House was a "huge moment" for the Parliament.

After Pauline Hanson's stunt against the opening ceremony, Labor and the Greens have called for respect.

A coalition of more than 150 First Nations, legal, disability and other organisations say the Albanese Government needs to do more to protect basic human rights.

The spending on alumni events in May comes as the university says it needs to sack 400 staff to save $100 million.

Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai are considering their legal options after the Federal Court ruled on Tuesday that the Australian Government does not have a duty of care to protect the Torres St...

Federal Court judge Michael Wigney has found that while Torres Strait Islanders are at the forefront of climate change, the plaintiffs did not prove their case of Commonwealth negligence.

Australia's antisemitism envoy has praised how platforms like Elon Musk's X are using AI to fight hate — days after X's AI bot Grok was taken offline for antisemitic posts.

As UNESCO's decision draws close on what happens with Murujuga's World Heritage nomination, a scientific paper has been released finding that the rock art is likely being damaged by industrial pollution.

The family of the 19-year-old who was shot three times at close range and killed by then constable Zachary Rolfe has responded to the coroner's report.

Northern Territory Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has handed down her final report into the death in custody of Kumanjayi Walker, making 32 recommendations.

Traditional Owners and governments all want Murujuga to go on the World Heritage list. But there is disagreement on whether rock art and heavy industry can coexist.

Why do people hate vulgar displays of extreme wealth by people whose business interests are burning the planet to the ground? * Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published * Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

Mona Smith, 16, and her cousin Cindy Smith, 15 were killed in a car crash in 1987. Their family has been fighting for justice ever since.