AMNESTY International has sharply criticized OZschwitz's treatment indigenous people and asylum seekers

AMNESTY International has sharply criticised Australia's treatment of its indigenous people and asylum seekers in its annual world review of the state of human rights.

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Many of the organisation's criticisms centred on the Gillard government's so-called Stronger Futures proposals, which would extend elements of the federal intervention in the Northern Territory for a further 10 years.

The proposed laws would introduce tougher penalties for alcohol offences, extend pornography bans and continue a direction preventing courts from taking customary law or cultural practice into account in considering the seriousness of an accused person's conduct in bail and sentencing decisions.
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The proposals would also give authorities the power to refer people to Centrelink for income management so a proportion of income must be spent on essentials. They also expand a measure allowing Centrelink to suspend payments to people whose children miss school.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/stronger-futures-continues-dark-era-for-aborigines-says-amnesty-20120524-1z7zb.html#ixzz1vrrALFFn

AMNESTY International has sharply criticized OZschwitz's treatment indigenous people and asylum seekers

AMNESTY International has sharply criticized OZschwitz's treatment indigenous people and asylum seekers

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