The High Court has ruled again in EGH19 v Commonwealth of Austrlaia on 18 March 2026 that the Albanese Government’s punishment of migrant and refugees through electronic monitoring and ankle bracelets is unconstitutional.

On 23 January 2026, the Federal Court of Australia held that a six-month designated area scheduled to cover the Invasion Day rally in Naarm/Melbourne, was unlawful and invalid. The case was brought by First Nations community organiser, Tarneen Onus Browne, and performance artist for peace, Benny Zable, represented by the Human Rights Law Centre. Here is what the case means for your rights in designated areas. 

This brief explainer details the practical operation of the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No 1) Bill 2026 (the Bill) (or the Refugee Ban Bill), introduced to Parliament on 10 March 2026.

A resource for people who work with adults behind bars who may be solitary confinement.

Legal explainer on your rights if you are arrested or injured by police at a protest or if you are a witness. Co-produced with Justice and Equity Centre.

The government announced a new deal that would allow it to forcibly send people to live in Nauru on 30-year visas. While this could apply to anyone, the government is targeting Bridging R Visa holders first. It’s not clear whether all Bridging R visa holders will be covered by the deal. But it is very important that everyone on a Bridging R visa gets help from a lawyer.

Immigration officers and guards in detention now have new powers to search people and take away things like mobile phones. This explainer goes through what these new powers mean for your rights in detention.

Explore the full timeline of the Bougainville mine from 1972–2016, detailing environmental devastation, social upheaval, civil war, and the communities’ ongoing struggle for justice after Rio Tinto’s operations and divestment.

In November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed new laws impacting refugees and migrants. Here is an explanation of the new laws and how they might impact you.

The Human Rights Law Centre’s explainer on the Anti-Fairness Bill, which is the latest in an ongoing attempt by the Albanese government to deprive migrants and refugees of basic procedural rights

For 12 years Australia has has inflicted cruelty and punishment on refugees and asylum seekers who came here seeking safety.

An explainer on the Yoorrook Justice Commission's final reports released on 1 July 2025.