Human Rights Day

On 10 December 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since then the world has recognised this historic pledge with Human Rights Day.   Human Rights Day holds particular significance at a time when conflict and political instability is occurring across the globe. It serves to remind us all…

Treaty with Nauru

Joint media release: The Hon Michael McCormack, Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific Today’s announcement of a new security agreement between Australia and Nauru is a potentially important step in the ongoing effort to ensure stability and security in the Pacific. While we welcome any measures to secure a free, open, and peaceful…

Sentencing of Australian Gordon Ng

The sentence imposed today against pro-democracy advocates, including Australian, Gordon Ng in Hong Kong, is appalling and unacceptable.   These sentences, following the guilty verdicts handed down in May 2024, serve as another stark reminder of the Chinese Government’s continued attacks on freedoms and rights in Hong Kong.   The Albanese Government has the Coalition’s…