Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here's what that means
- Written by: Kristen Lyons, Professor, Environment and Development Sociology, The University of Queensland
ShutterstockIn a landmark decision, a United Nations committee on Friday found Australia’s former Coalition government violated the human rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to adequately respond to the climate crisis.
The Torres Strait Islanders ‘Group of Eight’ claimed Australia failed to take measures such as reducing...
