During National Reconciliation Week we are celebrating the 2025 theme of ‘Bridging Now to Next’ as a call for reconciliation to live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians.
As we move forward towards creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The theme was chosen by Reconciliation Australia to remind us that as we step forward together the lessons of the past will guide us.
The National Justice Project is also looking forward as we work on the development of a new strategic plan for 2026-2030. As well as the lessons of the past and close stakeholders guiding us, we would love to hear from Justice Brief subscribers and supporters with a short survey.
Thank you to valued supporters of the National Justice Project and we look forward to hearing your opinions.
- Please complete the five-minute survey before Friday 6 June 2025.
LAUNCHING | Website
The launch of the new Alternative First Responders website has been met with overwhelming positivity. Thank you for your support and for helping get the message out. On Tuesday 27 May, the campaign was also featured on the ABC-TV national 7.30 program.
REPORTING | WA Coronial findings
This week we have welcomed a Coroner’s recommendations for the provision of culturally safe care to Aboriginal prisoners in Western Australia following an inquest into the death in custody of a Martu woman.
RECEIVING | Australian Web Awards
Our Hear Me Out website was recently awarded the ‘Most Innovative Website’ at the Australian Web Awards. We’re proud to have the industry recognition for innovative tech solutions.
CONGRATULATING | Pro Bono Partner Finalist
We are excited to congratulate Ashleigh Buckett as a Finalist for Pro Bono Partner of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2025! This is well deserved recognition for one of our Principal Solicitors and we look forward to the awards night next month.
WEBINAR | The State of Justice in the United States | Thursday 19 June 2025 | 12noon-1.30pm AEST
Human rights lawyer and co-founder of the National Justice Project Michael ‘Dan’ Mori will share his insights from the United States as we discuss rapidly changing developments impacting the rule of law, due process and human rights across America.
- Register online via Humanitix
HIGHLIGHTING | In the Media
The National Justice Project advocates for our clients in the courts as well as in the news media, especially around issues on human rights, discrimination and justice reform.
Here are some headlines from the past month:
- Alice Springs man dies in custody via ABC Radio AM, 28 May 2025
- Push for police to be removed from mental health crisis responses via ABC News, 27 May 2025
- Inquest into Martu woman's death in custody finds urgent need for cultural safety in WA prisons via National Indigenous Times, 26 May 2025
RAISING | Awareness, Funds and Support for National Justice Project
This end of financial year we will be shining the spotlight on the critical issue of discrimination in healthcare and how we are fighting for systemic change. We will be launching this campaign next week so please consider making a donation to help us dismantle discrimination and fight for fair healthcare.
The National Justice Project is funded by people committed to the fight for social justice.
The National Justice Project is a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) covered by Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible.
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Tel: +61 2 9514 4440
We acknowledge that we live and work on the lands of First Nations Peoples, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Our Sydney office is located on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, whose sovereignty was never ceded. This land always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.