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PURSUING JUSTICE FOR REFUGEES WITH RASHID’S* FAMILY
In May and July 2022, George Newhouse, Karina Hawtrey, Melissa Razuki and Tasma Walton from the NJP joined the Mullaley family in Perth to meet parliamentarians and receive the WA Government’s apology and pardon.
Despite being the victims of a brutal assault and abduction that led to the murder of their beloved Baby Charlie, our clients were wrongly arrested by the WA Police, and they were let down by the official investigation into Baby Charlie’s death.
After five years of fighting for justice with the Mullaley family, we secured accountability from WA Police and a formal apology and pardon from the WA Attorney General.
“I can strongly say that our only hope at that time was the National Justice Project.”
“My kids needed medical and psychological care [on Nauru], so some friends put us in contact with The National Justice Project. Their legal team went to the Federal Court and forced the government to medevac my family.”
“Today, the National Justice Project continues to represent my family in court. Through our case, we expect the government to respect us.”
“I want to say good on you. Please just keep going, keep supporting the National Justice Project so they can help others. I think helping others is the most amazing step you can take in life”
– Rashid*
Husband and father of two, victim of Operation Sovereign Borders
*Name changed to protect identity
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Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following includes the names of First Nations people who have passed away. Strategic litigation creates change. A legal case can be brought not only to seek justice for one person and their family, but also to help prevent others from experiencing the same injustice […]
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The NSW Government has announced a new system for responding to mental health call-outs. Under the model, people experiencing mental health distress who call 000 could be assessed and supported by one of eight dedicated mental health teams, and connected to support and services through a virtual hub. The Government has committed $270 million […]
Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following includes the names of First Nations people who have passed away. More than a year after the death of 24-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi White, his family has commenced proceedings in the Northern Territory Supreme Court to obtain answers about the decision not to […]
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