Victoria to enact a Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
As members of an independent committee established by the Victorian Government, we have recommended that…More
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New Matilda
Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
Summary of New Matilda's draft Human Rights Bill
HUMAN RIGHTS BILL 2006 SUMMARY What rights does the draft Bill seek to protect? The…More
Brennan SJ and Stanhope launch Campaign in ACT – 5 December
New Matilda’s Human rights Act for Australia was launched in the nation’s capital by Fr…More
The Hon John von Doussa QC launches campaign in Adelaide – 7 December
On 7 December, The Hon John von Doussa QC, President of HREOC, launched New Matilda’s…More
Launches in Tasmania, Brisbane and Darwin planned for February 2006
New Matilda plans to hold launches in Tasmania, Brisbane and Darwin in February 2006. Please…More
Consultation phase continuing until end of March 2006
New Matiilda has extended the consultation period until the end of March. New Matilda wishes…More
Advance Australia Fair?
A week ago we heard of the two volunteer lifeguards who were beaten up by…More
Beach Blanket Racism
In 1968, British Conservative Enoch Powell warned of ‘blood in the streets’ if immigration to…More
Be Alert and Very Alarmed
The Howard-Ruddock ‘We Did It to the Refugees and Now It’s Your Turn’ Acts have…More
Borderlining and Sedition
In 1930, the Australian Customs Service banned Norman Lindsay’s novel Redheap. In 1929, the same…More