Australia remains the only liberal democracy without a comprehensive National Human Rights Act. This gap leaves rights protections fragmented and inconsistent, and it means decisions in housing, education, justice, health and care systems often lack fairness and transparency. For young people, the consequences can be profound.  On International Human Rights Day, Marist180 joins organisations across the country in calling for a national Human Rights Act, a reform that would em

Progress and Gaps: Australia’s Human Rights Record Must Tell the Full Story As a frontline organisation working alongside children and young people facing systemic disadvantage, Marist180 welcomed the opportunity to contribute to Australia’s Fourth Universal Periodic Review through the national consultation process.  While we acknowledge the Government’s efforts to highlight progress, our submission emphasised the importance of honest, balanced reporting on Australia’s obliga

Yesterday marks the release of the Joint NGO Submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR)  of Australia’s human rights record — a comprehensive report endorsed by over 50 civil society organisations, including Marist180 .  The report, coordinated by the Human Rights Law Centre and other leading advocacy groups, paints a sobering picture of Australia’s regression on key human rights commitments. From the treatment of refugees and First Nations peoples to th