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Latest updates
All media updatesAustralian Human Rights Commission disappointed with Australian Government’s response to major human rights review of Australia
Rights and Freedoms
Media Release
2 July 2026
Commissioner calls on Government to publicly address human rights concerns over NDIS changes
Disability rights
Media Release
1 July 2026
Age bias leaves younger workers excluded and older workers overlooked
Older people’s rights
Media Release
30 June 2026
