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Australia's Human Rights Net Has Holes
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Australias human rights watchdog warns of a slipping global obligation, citing rising racism, crumbling trust in democracy, and growing inequality. President Hugh de Kretser highlights threats like polarization, climate change, tech shifts, and bad protest laws. Racism is spiking, targeting First Nations people and various communities. De Kretser urges a taskforce for the National Anti-Racism Framework and a national human rights act to plug legal holes and foster a rights-respecting culture.
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