New Website Launch

Right Now Inc is launching its brand spanking gorgeous new website this March, featuring artwork from Oscar-winning illustrator Shaun Tan, and an interview with editor of Overland magazine, Jeff Sparrow. The  launch party and fundraiser is at the Bella Union on the 18th of March and will feature a number of live music acts including O … Continue reading

RIGHT NOW INC….the future!

We’ve published four illustrious editions of Right Now Magazine. But now we have to say goodbye to its old, hard copy parents and hello to its new, cooler, soft copy step dad…i.e. the brand spanking new website. Not that the old copy wasn’t cool, in fact, we’ll still be publishing that as well! Only, just … Continue reading

Victoria’s First Declaration of Inconsistent Interpretation

On 17 March 2010, the Victorian Court of Appeal announced its intention to issue its first Declaration of Inconsistent Interpretation under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities (‘the Charter’). The applicant, Vera Momcilovic, was convicted for trafficking of drugs found in her apartment. Section 5 of the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act … Continue reading

The National Human Rights Consultation

The recent release of the report by the National Human Rights Consultation (NHRC) has confirmed that human rights are fast becoming a mainstream conversation. The consultation received over 35,000 submissions, the most ever for a national consultation. Of those submissions, the overwhelming majority were in favour of a national charter of human rights. Even more telling … Continue reading

What’s New!

Our fourth edition of Right Now magazine is out now! It will include contributions from: Sir Gerard Brennan Jeremy Gans Melissa Conley Tyler Robin Inglis Mary Quinn and Grace Wilson Gardner Pat Hoffie Brian Walters Foyster Professor Steven Greer Lex Lasry Eugene Koh