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Why a proposed law to criminalise protests near homes is too vague to do much good
UN Human Rights Chief calls for repeal of new media law in the Maldives
The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist
Combatting climate-related misinformation and disinformation
Have your say and vote in local government elections
Prime Minister must stand up for Australian journalists when he meets with Donald Trump
Joint communique – Papua New Guinea and Australia on a Mutual Defence Treaty
50 Years Of Papua New Guinea Independence
Inaugural “Freedom Party” in Ithaca centers on community connection
PSA calls for meeting with ministers in wake of missing candidate information debacle
Delivering Reforms To Councillor Numbers And Allowances
Greens Call For Extension On Māori Wards Referendum
Greens welcome VC Bell’s resignation, say more needs to be done to fix ANU governance
ACT should not copy unfair and undemocratic electoral changes – submission
Yarra Council takes a stand for inclusion, diversity, and community safety
Submission On Electoral Amendment Bill
Türk appalled by protest killings, says violence is not the answer: Nepal
Charges dropped against Hannah Thomas – repeal anti-protest laws now
Call for prompt, transparent investigation into killings of protesters: Nepal
Well overdue for Minister Van Velden to apologise for outrageous attack on judicial independence
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle Resigns From Parliament
Restoring democracy to Auckland’s transport
Strengthening Freedom Of Information Framework
2025 My First Speech accepting submissions
Targeted sanctions in response to repression of civil society in Russia
Physical and verbal assault against Palestinian men following neo-Nazi rally in Sydney
Proposed changes to Freedom Of Information scheme don’t add up
Government seek to make broken FOI scheme even more secretive
Katter Should Apologise Or Resign
Submission On Local Government Amendment Bill
Next Gen of Cairns leaders step forward at Youth Council Forum
Police Respond To Protest Activity In Hobart
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa delivers the 2025 Southeast Asia Oration
New Era Of Transparency For Council Meetings
No statue for Dan Andrews – Family First backs with Deeming & Hermans call
Restriction on right for Defence staff to strike unjustified
Race Commissioner says anti-migration rhetoric distracts from real causes of inequality
A six-figure head start. How Australia’s political system is stacked in favour of incumbents – and getting worse
National Youth Parliament To Empower Future Leaders
Pseudolaw is high theatre, but no laughing matter for the courts
New campaign calls for local government election nominations
UN Human Rights Council panel to debate how racism undermines democracy
Security Council Takes Up Situation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Yes, Minister – Even In Caretaker
CTU Calls On PM To Sack Brooke Van Velden
Minister’s political interference in the ERA outrageous – PSA
Council Election Reform To Bolster Integrity
Collins Admits Plans To Restrict Right To Strike