Dechlan Brennan

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About Dechlan Brennan

Dechlan Brennan is a Melbourne-based writer and a member of the Canberra Press Gallery, with a special interest in restorative justice and reform. He has previously written for Vice, The Saturday Paper, The Age, Crikey and The Diplomat, as well as appearing on the 7AM podcast.

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Researchers urge funded community 'navigators' to close gaps for South Sea Islanders

A landmark study has exposed systemic disadvantage and racism experienced by Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland, with researchers calling for the creation of dedicated community "navigators"...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 13, 2026
Lidia Thorpe says Israel dossier aims to silence critics of war on Gaza

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says she is not surprised she has been named in a dossier authorised by the Israeli government that labels her and other politicians as promoting antisemitic and anti-...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 8, 2026
Trade deal with dedicated First Nations business chapter to boost Middle East export opportunities unveiled

The Australian Government has unveiled the nation's first trade agreement to include a dedicated chapter on First Nations business. Announced on Thursday, the new initiatives will support Indigenous b...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 27, 2025
Australia urged to pressure Indonesia over alleged atrocities in West Papua

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called on the Australian Government to pressure Indonesia to allow the United Nations into West Papua and grant greater access to journalists.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 7, 2025
New children’s book aims to boost maths skills in PNG’s Gulf Province

In Papua New Guinea's Gulf Province, where traditional counting systems differ from the standard one-to-ten sequence, academics have launched a new children's book aimed at helping students engage mor...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 6, 2025
Thorpe sparks controversy over comments at Palestine solidarity rally

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has told a pro-Palestinian rally she will use all tools at her disposal to support Indigenous and Palestinian people — including burning down "Parliament House t...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 12, 2025
Marape says PNG could stay out of any Australia-China conflict despite new defence pact

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has said there is a "high possibility" his country would not enter a potential conflict between Australia and China, despite signing a major new defence tr...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 7, 2025
PNG and Australia to sign major defence treaty

A landmark defence treaty between Papua New Guinea and Australia is expected to be signed on Monday. The Pukpuk Treaty — named after the pidgin word for crocodile — was approved by PNG's c...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 6, 2025
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