Standoffs at sea highlight the shameful criminalization of rescuing migrants
Jul 18, 2019 23:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
After being denied a safe harbour, the German humanitarian rescue vessel Sea-Watch 3 recently entered into Italian territorial waters following a lengthy standoff with Italian authorities. The captain of the ship,...
Trump wasn't the first president to confront the Supreme Court – and back down
Jul 18, 2019 07:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
A key presidential election is approaching. The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case with powerful political implications. The court rules, but the populist president doesnt care. Our national commitments to the Constitution,...
Dependent and vulnerable: the experiences of academics on casual and insecure contracts
Jul 18, 2019 07:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
A majority of academic staff at some of Australias top universities work in casual or fixed-term positions. This reflects a trend towards casualisation in academia, and other industries, in Australia and New...
Ghana aims for safer skies with new aviation laws
Jul 14, 2019 13:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Ghana recently spent $275 million expanding and modernising Kotoka International Airport located in the capital city, Accra. This is part of its plan to attract eight million tourists annually by 2027. A significant...
From hospital to homeless: Victoria’s mental health system fails the most vulnerable
Jul 14, 2019 13:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
People experiencing homelessness and poor mental health are among Australias most vulnerable citizens. Without secure housing and an accessible mental healthcare system, recovery from mental illness is seriously...
Jul 13, 2019 06:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
This year marks the 40th anniversary of a little-known U.S. organization that has provided crucial intelligence and analysis to presidents for all those decades: the National Intelligence Council. Right after World War...
Modern Slavery Act is having unintended consequences for women's freedom in Sri Lanka
Jul 12, 2019 10:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
The Modern Slavery Act was seen as a big achievement for combating the issue of forced labour. But since it was passed by the UK government in 2015, many have pointed out its shortcomings. In particular, how the...
Canada retail sales rises in September