UN's Albert Barume urges Australia to address Indigenous rights crisis
UN special rapporteur Albert Barume urged Australia to address the 'embarrassing' state of Indigenous rights during his two-week visit. Barume emphasized the need for the Commonwealth to legislate national minimum standards, highlighting that Indigenous children account for nearly two-thirds of youth detainees. He plans to present his findings to the UN Human Rights Council in September 2024.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 06:37 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 06:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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