Here are the top human rights new stories from the week -
The Federal Court has recognised native title rights for almost 15,000 hectares of land south of Cairns in far north Queensland:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/18/2775433.htm
The Federal Government’s proposal for an internet filter faces a barrage of criticism, including from both sides of politics and a former High Court judge:
http://www.theage.com.au/national/outcry-on-internet-censorship-20091216-kxhy.html
78 Sri Lankans rescued from Oceanic Viking granted refugee status:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/sri-lankans-rescued-from-oceanic-viking-granted-refugee-status/story-e6frg6nf-1225810746242
Amnesty concerns over Christmas Island:
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1153007/Amnesty-concerns-over-Christmas-Island
Taxis refusing to pick up disabled people:
http://abc.com.au/news/stories/2009/12/15/2771992.htm?site=news
