Greens to amend ASIO Act so refugees and their children can challenge indefinite detention
The Australian Greens said today they will seek to amend the ASIO Act so refugees, including children, are no longer detained for the rest of their lives because of adverse security assessments which cannot be challenged.
158 unaccompanied children in detention and all need an independent advocate
Immigration Department officials have told the Senate that 158 unaccompanied minors are in detention centres around the country, giving the government another 158 reasons why such these children need an independent advocate, the Greens said today.
Government should look to fund childcare services directly
The Greens have today urged the federal government to find options for funding childcare and early education services directly, rather relying on parents having to foot the bills up front in an attempt to curb fee hikes.
Justice for All – a hallmark of a fair society
As Law Week 2012 comes to a close today, it gives us reason to reflect on whether our legal system is achieving justice for all. Justice.For All. What does that mean, today, in 21st century Australia?
Greens back Irish move on alcohol sponsorship
Irish Minister of State for Health, Roisin Shortall, yesterday committed to ending alcohol sponsorship of all sport as a public health measure.
Indonesian children going home welcome start but years lost cannot be returned
The Australian Greens say it is a positive step that three Indonesian children detained in Australian adult prisons have been confirmed as minors and are now going home, but their incarceration should never have happened.
No evidence to back claim by fringe doctors' group opposing marriage equality
The Australian Greens today said there is no evidence to back claims of the Victorian deputy chief psychiatrist who signed a letter by a fringe doctors group which claims allowing same-sex marriage would harm children.
Time to act on ‘smart on crime’
Australian Greens spokesperson for Legal Affairs and Senator for South Australia Penny Wright, hopes the South Australian Government's response to the "Smart Justice" report will end the law and order auctions of the past decade and instead generate a more intelligent, multi-partisan approach to criminal justice policy in South Australia.
Mental, physical ill health link needs more action
The Australian Greens have called on the Government to prioritise the poor physical health of people with mental illness across the national health system.