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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Indigenous rights 'under attack' in youth crime reforms
The rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to "egregious breaches" of human rights, a leading advocate says. Katie Kiss, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, made the remarks in delivering the Mabo Oration in Cairns on Friday. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can often feel overwhelmed with the blatant attack on our rights, but we are not in isolation - this is a global phenomenon," Ms Kiss said in her speech, named in honour of land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. "Indigenous peoples the world over and our rights are under attack. "We are in an invisible war for our survival, dignity and wellbeing." Ms Kiss said the attack on rights was not reflected "from our perspective" in media but instead being lived out in homes, communities and impacting the most vulnerable. She hit out at the "disregard and the wilful breach of children's rights proceeding unchecked and unchallenged in Queensland and the Northern Territory", two jurisdictions where governments were elected after taking 'tough on youth crime' approaches in election campaigns. Queensland is in the process of adding 20 more offences to its landmark "adult crime, adult time" laws, while Northern Territory dropped the age of criminal responsibility to ten in addition to strengthening bail laws. "What is happening in Queensland are egregious breaches of human rights against children," Ms Kiss told the audience. She said it "speaks volumes" that Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro and Queensland premier David Crisafulli were unfazed by rebukes from the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ann Skelton. "The story of this land since colonisation is a tale of two worlds colliding that has continued for more than eight generations," Ms Kiss said. The rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to "egregious breaches" of human rights, a leading advocate says. Katie Kiss, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, made the remarks in delivering the Mabo Oration in Cairns on Friday. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can often feel overwhelmed with the blatant attack on our rights, but we are not in isolation - this is a global phenomenon," Ms Kiss said in her speech, named in honour of land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. "Indigenous peoples the world over and our rights are under attack. "We are in an invisible war for our survival, dignity and wellbeing." Ms Kiss said the attack on rights was not reflected "from our perspective" in media but instead being lived out in homes, communities and impacting the most vulnerable. She hit out at the "disregard and the wilful breach of children's rights proceeding unchecked and unchallenged in Queensland and the Northern Territory", two jurisdictions where governments were elected after taking 'tough on youth crime' approaches in election campaigns. Queensland is in the process of adding 20 more offences to its landmark "adult crime, adult time" laws, while Northern Territory dropped the age of criminal responsibility to ten in addition to strengthening bail laws. "What is happening in Queensland are egregious breaches of human rights against children," Ms Kiss told the audience. She said it "speaks volumes" that Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro and Queensland premier David Crisafulli were unfazed by rebukes from the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ann Skelton. "The story of this land since colonisation is a tale of two worlds colliding that has continued for more than eight generations," Ms Kiss said. The rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to "egregious breaches" of human rights, a leading advocate says. Katie Kiss, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, made the remarks in delivering the Mabo Oration in Cairns on Friday. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can often feel overwhelmed with the blatant attack on our rights, but we are not in isolation - this is a global phenomenon," Ms Kiss said in her speech, named in honour of land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. "Indigenous peoples the world over and our rights are under attack. "We are in an invisible war for our survival, dignity and wellbeing." Ms Kiss said the attack on rights was not reflected "from our perspective" in media but instead being lived out in homes, communities and impacting the most vulnerable. She hit out at the "disregard and the wilful breach of children's rights proceeding unchecked and unchallenged in Queensland and the Northern Territory", two jurisdictions where governments were elected after taking 'tough on youth crime' approaches in election campaigns. Queensland is in the process of adding 20 more offences to its landmark "adult crime, adult time" laws, while Northern Territory dropped the age of criminal responsibility to ten in addition to strengthening bail laws. "What is happening in Queensland are egregious breaches of human rights against children," Ms Kiss told the audience. She said it "speaks volumes" that Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro and Queensland premier David Crisafulli were unfazed by rebukes from the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ann Skelton. "The story of this land since colonisation is a tale of two worlds colliding that has continued for more than eight generations," Ms Kiss said. The rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to "egregious breaches" of human rights, a leading advocate says. Katie Kiss, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, made the remarks in delivering the Mabo Oration in Cairns on Friday. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can often feel overwhelmed with the blatant attack on our rights, but we are not in isolation - this is a global phenomenon," Ms Kiss said in her speech, named in honour of land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. "Indigenous peoples the world over and our rights are under attack. "We are in an invisible war for our survival, dignity and wellbeing." Ms Kiss said the attack on rights was not reflected "from our perspective" in media but instead being lived out in homes, communities and impacting the most vulnerable. She hit out at the "disregard and the wilful breach of children's rights proceeding unchecked and unchallenged in Queensland and the Northern Territory", two jurisdictions where governments were elected after taking 'tough on youth crime' approaches in election campaigns. Queensland is in the process of adding 20 more offences to its landmark "adult crime, adult time" laws, while Northern Territory dropped the age of criminal responsibility to ten in addition to strengthening bail laws. "What is happening in Queensland are egregious breaches of human rights against children," Ms Kiss told the audience. She said it "speaks volumes" that Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro and Queensland premier David Crisafulli were unfazed by rebukes from the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ann Skelton. "The story of this land since colonisation is a tale of two worlds colliding that has continued for more than eight generations," Ms Kiss said.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Indigenous rights 'under attack' in youth crime reforms
The rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to "egregious breaches" of human rights, a leading advocate says. Katie Kiss, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, made the remarks in delivering the Mabo Oration in Cairns on Friday. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can often feel overwhelmed with the blatant attack on our rights, but we are not in isolation - this is a global phenomenon," Ms Kiss said in her speech, named in honour of land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. "Indigenous peoples the world over and our rights are under attack. "We are in an invisible war for our survival, dignity and wellbeing." Ms Kiss said the attack on rights was not reflected "from our perspective" in media but instead being lived out in homes, communities and impacting the most vulnerable. She hit out at the "disregard and the wilful breach of children's rights proceeding unchecked and unchallenged in Queensland and the Northern Territory", two jurisdictions where governments were elected after taking 'tough on youth crime' approaches in election campaigns. Queensland is in the process of adding 20 more offences to its landmark "adult crime, adult time" laws, while Northern Territory dropped the age of criminal responsibility to ten in addition to strengthening bail laws. "What is happening in Queensland are egregious breaches of human rights against children," Ms Kiss told the audience. She said it "speaks volumes" that Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro and Queensland premier David Crisafulli were unfazed by rebukes from the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ann Skelton. "The story of this land since colonisation is a tale of two worlds colliding that has continued for more than eight generations," Ms Kiss said.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Indigenous rights 'under attack' in youth crime reforms
The rights of Indigenous Australians are under attack and children have been subjected to "egregious breaches" of human rights, a leading advocate says. Katie Kiss, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, made the remarks in delivering the Mabo Oration in Cairns on Friday. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can often feel overwhelmed with the blatant attack on our rights, but we are not in isolation - this is a global phenomenon," Ms Kiss said in her speech, named in honour of land rights campaigner Eddie Mabo. "Indigenous peoples the world over and our rights are under attack. "We are in an invisible war for our survival, dignity and wellbeing." Ms Kiss said the attack on rights was not reflected "from our perspective" in media but instead being lived out in homes, communities and impacting the most vulnerable. She hit out at the "disregard and the wilful breach of children's rights proceeding unchecked and unchallenged in Queensland and the Northern Territory", two jurisdictions where governments were elected after taking 'tough on youth crime' approaches in election campaigns. Queensland is in the process of adding 20 more offences to its landmark "adult crime, adult time" laws, while Northern Territory dropped the age of criminal responsibility to ten in addition to strengthening bail laws. "What is happening in Queensland are egregious breaches of human rights against children," Ms Kiss told the audience. She said it "speaks volumes" that Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro and Queensland premier David Crisafulli were unfazed by rebukes from the chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ann Skelton. "The story of this land since colonisation is a tale of two worlds colliding that has continued for more than eight generations," Ms Kiss said.
Gulf Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
UN child rights body condemns mass starvation of Gaza children
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly condemned Israel's ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Committee expressed grave concern over reports indicating that more than 14,000 babies could die within hours if life-saving supplies are not allowed into the besieged Strip. The Committee urged the international community to exert immediate pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to ensure the sustained and unimpeded delivery of essential food and medical aid. Citing data from Unicef and the World Health Organisation, the Committee stated that more than 11 weeks of blocked humanitarian access have exacerbated the food security crisis in Gaza. Over 50 children have already died from starvation, with many more at imminent risk. The Committee warned that if the blockade persists, additional child deaths are inevitable, and up to 71,000 children under the age of five could suffer from acute malnutrition within the next year. It added that the right to food is a fundamental human right, intrinsically linked to the right to life, and is therefore non-derogable under international law. The Committee stated that there is no justification for actions that blatantly violate international humanitarian law, as well as international human rights law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. WAM
Al Etihad
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UN child rights body condemns mass starvation of Gaza children
21 May 2025 21:47 GENEVA (WAM)The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly condemned Israel's ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid into the Gaza a statement issued on Wednesday, the Committee expressed grave concern over reports indicating that more than 14,000 babies could die within hours if life-saving supplies are not allowed into the besieged Committee urged the international community to exert immediate pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to ensure the sustained and unimpeded delivery of essential food and medical data from UNICEF and the World Health Organisation, the Committee stated that more than 11 weeks of blocked humanitarian access have exacerbated the food security crisis in 50 children have already died from starvation, with many more at imminent Committee warned that if the blockade persists, additional child deaths are inevitable, and up to 71,000 children under the age of five could suffer from acute malnutrition within the next added that the right to food is a fundamental human right, intrinsically linked to the right to life, and is therefore non-derogable under international law. The Committee stated that there is no justification for actions that blatantly violate international humanitarian law, as well as international human rights law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
