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Discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples remained entrenched. Children as young as 10 years of age were imprisoned. New migration laws increased risks of indefinite detention or refoulement, and other human rights abuses in detention. Anti-protest laws were used to restrict the right to peaceful assembly. New fossil fuel projects were approved, perpetuating Australia’s status as a leading fossil fuel producer.

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