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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.

All Articles by Dechlan Brennan
Racist abuse after alleged Mildura attack sparks condemnation

Racist, violent and aggressive comments in the wake of an alleged attack on two 12-year-old Aboriginal children in Mildura have caused widespread emotions of "grief, anger and despair" among Aborigina...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2026
IBAC charges two Victorian police officers over alleged assault of Aboriginal man

Two Victorian police officers have been charged with assault after allegedly using a Taser and a knee to strike an Aboriginal man last year. Wade, who is represented by the Victorian Aboriginal Legal...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2026
Remote housing agreement allegedly behind schedule amidst claims the NT wants to renegotiate

The Minister for Indigenous Australians says the Northern Territory Government seemingly does not want to stick to the terms of a landmark remote housing agreement.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2026
‘Completely blameless' Aboriginal children face racist online abuse after alleged Mildura ute attack

The alleged attack on two 12-year-old boys in Mildura by an adult man has spawned largely unmoderated racist comments online encouraging further violence, despite the children being completely innocen...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 13, 2026
Victorian Traditional Owners criticise ‘shooting super agency’

The creation of a "shooting super agency" has been criticised by Victorian Traditional Owners, who say they were not involved in the process, which "betrays the commitment of Statewide Treaty".

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 13, 2026
Kumanjayi White family ends court action after learning who made decision not to prosecute his death in custody

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the name and/or image of an Indigenous person who has died.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 13, 2026
PM urged to show leadership on youth justice 'crisis'

The Prime Minister is allowing states and territories to enact policies that result in more children being put in prison, the overwhelming majority of them Indigenous, a parliamentary inquiry has hear...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 12, 2026
Thorpe, Greens call for Victorian ‘No Air’ prison bill to be scrapped

Senator Lidia Thorpe and the Greens are the latest to call for a controversial Victorian amendment that would mean prisoners are no longer guaranteed daily access to fresh air to be scrapped.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 12, 2026
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