Author: Katy Watson

Title: Senator Lidia Thorpe Challenges King Charles: A Stand for Indigenous Rights Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe made headlines once again as she confronted King Charles during a parliamentary event. Known for her outspoken views on Indigenous rights, Thorpe’s message was clear: the British monarchy has no place in Australia’s sovereignty. Thorpe, a Gunnai, Gunditjmara, and Djab Wurrung woman and the first Aboriginal senator from Victoria, has a history of activism and advocacy for First Nations people. She has long pushed for a treaty with Indigenous Australians, emphasizing the need for acknowledgment and reparations for past injustices. While Thorpe’s approach may…

Australia’s Struggle with Immigration Policies and Health Requirements Two-year-old Luca and his parents faced challenges in Australia due to his cystic fibrosis diagnosis, which led to potential rejection based on medical needs. The government’s strict health requirements, rooted in discriminatory policies dating back to 1901, have affected many families like Mehwish Qasim’s and Claire Day’s, who are fighting to stay in the country despite their children’s medical conditions. Campaigners are pushing for a review of the health requirements, arguing that the current system is ableist and unfair. Mehwish Qasim’s struggle to stay in Australia with her son Shaffan highlights the…