the bumpy, years-long journey to Australia’s first human rights laws
- Written by Azadeh Dastyari, Director, Research and Policy, Whitlam Institute, Western Sydney University
On June 11, Australia marks 50 years since the Racial Discrimination Act became law. This important legislation helps make sure people are treated equally no matter their race, skin colour, background, or where they come from.
But the act didn’t happen overnight. It took nearly ten years for Australia to follow through on the promises it...
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