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“Our people continue, and will continue, to die from failures to implement these crucial recommendations.” - Jamie McConnachie, NATSILS Executive Officer @GuardianAus #RCIADIC theguardian.com/australia-news…

This happened! Congratulations to @latoya_aroha, family and all involved in the long campaign to protect the lives, safety and dignity of those who have been or would be subject to inhumane spit hoods.

@latoya_aroha Congratulations to you Latoya and to your family. This is absolutely huge!! Change is possible.

Join me in writing to the SA AG to call for Fella's Bill to #BanSpitHoods be brought into the Legislative Assembly today. A fierce campaign by @latoya_aroha and family has meant it has passed the LC, has govt support, and it needs the next step to be law. changeorgau.good.do/banspithoods/E…

Yesterday, we heard that more than 100,000 people from Afghanistan fleeing the Taliban have applied for safety in Australia. This is proof that 3,000 humanitarian places is not enough. @AlexHawkeMP @ScottMorrisonMP we need 20,000 places now. #20KTuesday #ActionforAfghanistan

As the NSW lockdown eases, we reflect on over 3 months of harmful policing of our communities. Many people are paying or fighting incorrectly issued fines and protestors continue to face uncertain conditions. Read our joint report with @amnestyOz bit.ly/3iRspaG #nswcovid

A short list of people to follow, to read, to listen to. #FollowBecauseBrilliant Dr Amanda Porter (@amanda_j_porter) Who should follow? The interminable number of folks who claim there's no Indigenous scholars working across criminology and policing.

ICYMI like I did. @amanda_j_porter @Ann_dLandes @crystalam & Marlene Longbottom's great informative piece exploring the lack of credible evidence for women's police stations as a response to violence against women theconversation.com/womens-police-…

Earlier this year we asked supporters to tell SA Minister for Corrections @VincentTarzia why they support Fella’s Bill and want to #LegislateTheBan on spit hoods in South Australia. Here’s what they had to say: #BanSpitHoods #JusticeForFella

I support #BanSpitHoods #LegislatetheBan because it is wrong for the law to sanction these inhumane, degrading, suffocating devices. @VickieChapmanMP @VincentTarzia Please pass this bill #JusticeforFella #BlackLivesMatter

6) Lifting the ban on resettlement of refugees to Australia through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Indonesia, a ban which has been in place since 2014. This ban continues to limit resettlement options for 10,000 Afghan refugees awaiting safety & protection.

5) Prioritising the family reunification visas of Afghan-Australians, including those who are prevented from reuniting with their families due to a government ministerial directive that requires otherwise.

Wondering what you can do in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan? Read the six main calls the Afghan Australian community are making actionforafghanistan.com.au, and let your MP know that you want action (a draft letter is set up here and will go to MP) saveafghanistannow.good.do/contact/mp/

We, Afghan #refugees were called illegals & queue jumpers.🇦🇫 is devastated & now Australians realise there is no queue, no other/legal options—that’s why Afghans either risk their life on a boat, or attach themselves to a plane. Now, find your humanity, compassion & speak up!

Some of best English language scholars on Afghanistan & diaspora that go beyond usual tropes. Trying to amplify Afghan scholars too... Google them / Google Scholar them. *Please add more in comments 1. Khadija Abbasi graduateinstitute.ch/.../there-death...

Yesterday, the Taliban took Kabul. Australia must take action to alleviate the suffering of people from Afghanistan, given the escalating crisis the country now faces. Australia can and must take the following actions: