Here is a selection of this week’s top Australian human rights news stories:
- Lawyers file Palm Island discrimination claim:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/27/2938130.htm - Tasmanian Government could face legal action from inmates
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/25/2937498.htm - Gillard may extend asylum freeze
http://www.theage.com.au/national/gillard-may-spin-out-asylum-freeze-20100625-z9tb.html - MP defends burka ban legislation
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/28/2938707.htm - Aboriginal Legal Service ‘flabbergasted’ by death in custody decision
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/28/2938462.htm - Deported cleric leaves Australia
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1289127/Deported-cleric-leaves-Australia - PM looks to a regional response to stem the flow of boats
http://www.smh.com.au/national/pm-looks-to-a-regional-response-to-stem-the-flow-of-boats-20100627-zc2l.html - More refugees to come unless rich nations help poor with climate change: UN scientist
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/australia-has-selfish-reason-to-help-poor-nations-cope-with-climate-change-un-scientist/story-e6frg6nf-1225885709859 - UN campaign to continue without Rudd
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/un-campaign-to-continue-without-rudd-20100630-zmi2.html - Country police to start 12-month trial of stun guns
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/country-police-to-start-12month-trial-of-stun-guns-20100630-zmty.html
