http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-21/australian-bid-for-un-human-rights-council-under/6337616
Australian bid for UN Human Rights Council under scrutiny over asylum seeker policyLawyers are urging the UN Human Rights Council to consider Australia’s current performance on human rights issues as the nation bids for a council seat in 2018. The Human Rights Law Centre delivered a statement to the Council in Geneva overnight raising concerns about the Federal Government’s policies on asylum seekers and its attitude to the UN, claiming the Government’s stance on human rights at home is incompatible with its pronouncements on the world stage.
Moss review heard evidence of sexual abuse
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-21/moss-review-confirms-forgotten-children-report/6337576
The Moss review heard evidence of rape, sexual assault of minors and guards trading marijuana for sexual favours.
Former integrity commissioner Phillip Moss detailed allegations that at least three women had been raped inside the centre and he raised concerns that assault was likely to be under-reported because detainees were worried about their refugee status.
Mr Moss detailed one allegation that a female asylum seeker was asked to expose herself in return for longer showers.