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On 23 November 2015, the Senate passed four key amendments to the Migration and Maritime Powers Amendment Bill 2015 in order to ensure the release all children from detention within 30 days. However, these crucial amendments must be passed by the House of Representatives in…
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Domestic violence is a widespread problem across Australia. It occurs in all parts of society, regardless of geographic location, socio-economic status, age, cultural and ethnic background or religious belief. Every week in Australia, one woman is killed by her current or former partner, often after…
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11 October 2015 is International Day of the Girl Child; a day where the world considers the particular challenges faced by girls around the world. This year, the international community is assessing the progress made under the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) since their implementation in…
The IEU has lobbied the Australian Government to reject the inclusion of educational services into the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) In recent correspondence sent to Hon Andrew Robb MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, the IEU has outlined the threat that exists to Australian…
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Thursday 19 March 2015 is National Closing the Gap Day, a day where all Australians can come together to campaign for better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Australians. The campaign was deemed necessary as Australia has one of the world’s worse life expectancy gaps…