GQ includes NJP in its round up of organisations helping to fight system racism and injustice. Read the full article by Brad Nash here.
SA Police reopen investigation into alleged assault of Aboriginal girl, 4, at Big W store
South Australian police have reopened an investigation into the alleged assault of a four-year-old girl at a Big W store last week, after previously saying they considered the matter closed. The National Justice Project’s George Newhouse is acting as the family’s lawyer. Read more from the ABC News report here.
NJP increasing capacity for First Nations communities to seek justice
The National Justice Project has welcomed two new Indigenous trainee lawyers as they continue to expand capacity for First Nations communities to seek justice. The two new Indigenous trainee lawyers – Lauren Davies and Megan Krakouer – have recently commenced their 12-month traineeship with NJP. The NJP’s latest recruits have been appointed for one year as part of the NJP First …
Solidarity rally permit debate
George Newhouse speaks to ABC News 24 regarding the confusion caused by the NSW Supreme Court Decision not to grant a permit for the Solidarity Rally in Sydney on 6 June 2020.
‘It does happen here’: Calls to address police brutality in Australia
The family of an Aboriginal man who died in custody says protests against police brutality in the US should be a wake-up call about the plight of Indigenous Australians in the justice system. Justice advocates in Australia, including the National Justice Project’s George Newhouse have drawn parallels between the death of George Floyd and the case of David Dungay jnr, …
Former police watchdog commissioner says officer may have acted unlawfully during teenager’s arrest
A former commissioner of the New South Wales Police watchdog believes a police officer captured on camera sweeping the legs out from a 16-year-old Indigenous boy may have acted unlawfully. NJP’s George Newhouse discusses the case with ABC News and his role representing the family of the teenager. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-03/pressure-builds-over-police-handling-of-indigenous-boys-arrest/12317868
NSW police officer in viral Indigenous teen arrest video should be charged, family says
A video of the 16-year-old being arrested in a Surry Hills park on Monday afternoon has been widely circulated on social media. NJP’s George Newhouse discusses the case with ABC News. Follow the story here. PHOTO: The boys family and other representatives take a knee at the press conference. SOURCE: ABC News: Mark Reddie https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-03/nsw-police-officer-in-indigenous-arrest-video-family-speaks/12316226
Quoting a meme, Scott Morrison says US violence will not bring about change
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has referred to a meme to denounce violent protests in the United States prompted by the shocking death of an African-American man. In the SBS News coverage, NJP’s George Newhouse compares the case of David Dungay Junior, who died in custody while being pinned down by five police officers, with Mr Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Read more via …
An apology from Channel 7 for insensitive use of images of First Nations deceased persons
*Warning: First Nations peoples should be aware that the following contains names and images of people who have passed away* The National Justice Project was proud to assist the family of Stacey Thorne and her unborn baby (may they Rest in Peace) who recently received an apology from Channel 7 for showing images of Stacey’s body and some of her …
A looming threat: Covid-19 in immigration detention
During this time of emergency the NJP is proud to be part of an industry chorus, alongside the Human Rights Law Centre, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Refugee Legal, the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS), the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, calling for refugees to be afforded the same level of consideration as the rest …