Australia: Human Rights

The Full Federal Court's decision in Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd v Tickle clarifies the framework for establishing gender identity discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, determining that exclusion based on appearance characteristics that appertain to transgender women constitutes direct rather than indirect discrimination. The ruling has sparked debate about proposed legislative reforms that would define 'man' and 'woman' strictly by biological sex at birth, potentially impacting transgender rig

The NSW government has proposed landmark reforms to close a legal loophole in break-and-enter laws that currently prevents prosecution of former partners who forcibly enter homes they have a legal interest in. The Crimes Amendment (Breaking and Entering Offences) Bill 2026 introduces new conditions specifically targeting intimate partner violence, requiring courts to determine whether an accused is an "occupant" based on factors like relationship status and prior agreements, while also mandating that a pers

Omni Bridgeway partners with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre to establish an Adverse Cost Order Guarantee Fund, providing crucial financial support for public interest litigation.

Guide for help survivors of abuse - to help them understand what redress means, what support is available & how to apply.

Discrimination becomes unlawful when a person is treated unfairly or disadvantaged in a protected area due to a personal characteristic.

The legal definition of genocide in international law is contained in Article II of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide 1948 (Genocide Convention).

Key reforms of the Modern Slavery Act 2018.

Discusses disability discrimination & the process involved in bringing a complaint about disability discrimination in Australia.

NSW Greens human rights spokesperson seeks to uphold the rights of NSW citizens & residents under state law.