Amnesty International has put pressure on Iran to free an Iranian LGBTIQ+ activist, currently being held three months after an appearance in a documentary on gay rights in Iraqi Kurdistan. 

Zahra Sedighi-Hamadan was arrested last October by Iranian Revolutionary Guards, while seeking to flee a neighbouring Turkey. 

Western diplomats are demanding the Taliban acknowledge improvements to human rights amidst ongoing discussions in Norway.

The Taliban is currently demanding additional funding in humanitarian donations to Afghanistan, however the United States are requesting increased rights for women, such as opening schools for young girls, which the Taliban has allegedly agreed to comply with by March.

The Queensland State government refused to consider introducing daylight saving, instead prioritising their COVID response.

The State’s position was declared by Attorney General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman.

Rapid antigen tests became free for concession card holders from 24/01/2022.

Approximately 6 million Australians qualify for 10 free tests over a 3 month period, including pensioners, low income earners and veterans.

However experts, including Chris Freeman, president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, fear supply shortages will prevent pharmacies from meeting demand.

Last weekend Tennis Australia confiscated the shirt of a spectator at the Australian Open.

Footage emerged of security removing the t-shirt emblazoned with the question where is Peng Shuai?

Aged care homes across the nation are being devastated by the current wave of COVID, with more than 1,100 outbreaks affecting over 7,000 residents and staff.

As homes lock down, residents suffer the serious physical and psychological effects of isolation and inadequate care due to major staff shortages.