I had the great pleasure of being interviewed for the Australian True Crime podcast and shared some of the amazing work that we have been doing at the National Justice Project, led by our clients.
I talked about how our mission is to take strategic action to create a fair and equitable society that is free from discrimination.“When I first read that statement on their website, to be honest, I thought they were dreaming. But having now met George, my faith is revitalised and I'm very excited to introduce him and his work to you,”
Meshel Laurie, Australian True Crime podcast host
Episode 555 “Fighting Discrimination in Australia’s Justice System”
Now available wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Through the Australian True Crime podcast we are sharing a refreshing perspective on what’s possible within our justice system when it’s approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion.
Warmest regards,
George Newhouse, Chief Executive Officer
HELPING | Finish the Fight for refugee families
At the National Justice Project, we've been fighting fearlessly for more than six years to hold the Australian Government to account for the appalling level of medical care provided to dozens of asylum seeker families detained on Nauru. Thank you for supporting us on this journey.
It's only recently that the Federal Court issued settlements for our test cases seeking justice for two children whose mental and physical health suffered while they were detained offshore.
The National Justice Project helped secure justice for these asylum seekers but the fight is far from over. We still have 40 more cases before the Federal Court and we need your help to finish this fight!
You can help make the government accountable.
One of the refugee fathers contacted us to express his thanks to Principal Solicitor Emma Hearne and our team of human rights lawyers who worked on his case for all these years:
“Thank you Emma, and the whole team. It has been a big job and a long journey – thank god we get to the end and the point everyone was expecting. Always when working with you, it felt like teamwork. You have been most trustworthy people to work with."You were the first people who have been good for us. This has been a long journey to justice and the National Justice Project helped fight for my family.”
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In the lead up to International Human Rights Day on 10 December, we are sharing what is at stake for the many other refugee families who rely on us to help fight for their human rights. Please support our 10 Days to Donate in December. You can follow this important campaign on our website and on our social media channels.
These 40 court cases are critically important as the government continues to argue they don’t owe a duty of care to any of the people they have sent to Nauru. We hope to drive systemic change through the Australian legal system so no refugee will ever have to endure such horrific mistreatment again.
Please help us finish the fight for these families who have endured so much pain and suffering already. Together we can create change.
- You don't have to wait until December, donate now to this important work.
George Newhouse, Chief Executive Officer
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