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Human Rights

Echoes Of Silence: Chevron’s Profits Amidst The Crisis In Gaza
Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Human Rights / International Law / Mining / United Nations

Echoes Of Silence: Chevron’s Profits Amidst The Crisis In Gaza

Will we be remembered as passive observers, complicit in the silence that enables injustice?

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December 1, 2024
I knew you
Origins Broken Fragment L, by Lionel Smit.
Justice / Respect / Shared humanity

I knew you

The before, and now the after.

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November 29, 2024
Demanding Accountability: The Dutton Debate and Necessity for Media Vigilance
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Human Rights / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Xenophobia

Demanding Accountability: The Dutton Debate and Necessity for Media Vigilance

Divisive statements by the opposition leader Peter Dutton have referred by a coalition of Jewish and Muslim advocates to the Australian Human Rights Commission.

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November 27, 2024
The Company We Keep and the Hills We Choose to Die Upon
Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Justice / Respect

The Company We Keep and the Hills We Choose to Die Upon

Choose your friends wisely and your statements prudently. They may become the reason you are remembered.

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November 26, 2024
The Complex Politics of Acknowledging Genocide: A Call for Honest Discourse
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Genocide / Human Rights / Shared humanity

The Complex Politics of Acknowledging Genocide: A Call for Honest Discourse

The term "genocide" must not become a political weapon, but remain a statement of truth in the face of selective governmental narratives.

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November 15, 2024
A Moment in History: Ruby Bridges and Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With”
Racism / Respect / Shared humanity

A Moment in History: Ruby Bridges and Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With”

Ruby Bridges remains a pivotal point in history, demonstrating the importance of standing up against racism and all forms of division.

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November 14, 2024
In Harmony with Gaia’s Breath
First Nations/Indigenous / Shared humanity

In Harmony with Gaia’s Breath

I sense the truth profound - We are the many, we are the one.

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November 12, 2024
Epic Convergence
Corporate profit / Culture / Democracy / Government / Shared humanity

Epic Convergence

Gather, oh gentlemen, in this bloodied hall.

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November 11, 2024
Acknowledge My Humanity
Culture / Respect / Shared humanity

Acknowledge My Humanity

I am the unheard echo of stories, I too am human.

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November 7, 2024
Reflecting on the Legacy of Climate Promises
Environment / Shared humanity

Reflecting on the Legacy of Climate Promises

Climate change is now. There is no more time for empty pledges.

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November 5, 2024
Never Again, Yet Again We Witness
Genocide / Human Rights / Racism / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

Never Again, Yet Again We Witness

"Never again" must be our all.

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October 30, 2024
The Influence of Leadership Remarks on Racial Tensions
Accountability / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

The Influence of Leadership Remarks on Racial Tensions

Engaging in constructive dialogue, promoting inclusivity, and supporting policies that dismantle systemic racism is vital in countering the divisive rhetoric that may emerge from influential voices.

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October 25, 2024
The Fable of Wazza and Numpty
Assimilation / Australian Aborigines / Culture / First Nations/Indigenous / Hypocrisy / Uncategorized

The Fable of Wazza and Numpty

Pride and culture cannot be bartered for mere tokens of approval.

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October 23, 2024
The ACT Government and the Ministry of Truth
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Justice / Law Enforcement / Propaganda / Racism / Rule of Law

The ACT Government and the Ministry of Truth

The Australian Capital Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal has become Orwell's Ministry of Truth, facilitating the distortion of historical and legal records.

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October 10, 2024
The Human Face Of Jesus
Human Rights / Shared humanity

The Human Face Of Jesus

In the quiet hills where the olive trees sway, A gentle voice whispers at break of day.

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October 10, 2024
Arguments for Palestinian Sovereignty
Equality of opportunity / Human Rights / International Law / Respect / Shared humanity / United Nations

Arguments for Palestinian Sovereignty

The path toward a lasting and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will require courage, compromise and a commitment to peace transcending the historical grievances of both peoples.

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October 9, 2024
The Perils of Passivity: Sophie Scholl’s Profound Insight
Sophie Scholl
Culture / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Respect / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

The Perils of Passivity: Sophie Scholl’s Profound Insight

The real damage is done by those who choose to remain silent.

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October 5, 2024
Hypothetical Conversation between Kofi Annan and Elie Wiesel on Human Rights
Dialogue for peace
Discrimination / Human Rights / Justice / Respect / Shared humanity / Xenophobia

Hypothetical Conversation between Kofi Annan and Elie Wiesel on Human Rights

While we may not have all the answers, we can contribute to a tradition of seeking justice and dignity for all people.

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October 2, 2024
The Power of Words: Hate Speech and Atrocity Crimes in Historical and Modern Contexts
Accountability / Culture / Equality / Racism

The Power of Words: Hate Speech and Atrocity Crimes in Historical and Modern Contexts

A look at the relationship between hate speech and violence, historical precedents and contemporary manifestations, particularly in the context of digital platforms.

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October 1, 2024
Inclusivity in society: the spiritual and communal importance
Culture / Religion / Shared humanity

Inclusivity in society: the spiritual and communal importance

Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the baptism of the grandchild of one of my earliest clients. This occasion was not merely a ceremonial rite of passage but a…

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September 29, 2024
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Publications

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  • RAMSI - the scion of the juggernaut of greed

    Solomon Star
    13 October 2011
  • AFP accused of fabricating evidence, yet again

    Solomon Star (Print only)
    4 October 2011
  • Moti affair

    Solomon Star
    14 September 2011
  • Moti affair

    Fiji Sun
    12 September 2011
  • Moti appeal exposes mixed loyalties and judicial corruption

    Solomon Star
    22 July 2011
  • Moti end game

    FijiSun
    22 July 2011
  • Letters to the editor: Article by Bakchos

    Solomon Star
    20 July 2011
  • Co-operate or else! AFP thuggery for a white Australia

    Solomon Star
    24 June 2011
  • The strange case of Bill Johnson, a study in neo-colonial hypocrisy

    Solomon Star
    17 June 2011
  • Neo-colonialism in the Torres Strait

    Solomon Star
    14 June 2011
  • Moti and other affairs

    Solomon Star
    9 June 2011
  • Comment: Excellent Read

    Fiji Sun
    7 June 2011

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    Mr Marina’s “friends in the AFP” have shielded him from accountability, both criminal and civil for over two decades, which…

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