Media centre
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and views about the work we undertake and the issues on which we focus.
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Latest updates
All newsAHRC and COSBOA partner to support age-inclusive small businesses
Australian Human Rights Commission supports employers to address racism in workplaces with new national campaign
Human Rights Commission urges Australian Government to ‘hit pause’ on NDIS reform Bill
Commissioner appalled by new Closing the Gap figures
Commission leads national effort to address financial elder abuse
Race Discrimination Commissioner welcomes decision in Hanson v Faruqi appeal
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Speeches by our Commissioners
All speechesAustralian Human Rights Assessment 2026 - National Press Club speech
Opening Statement on Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference
Building bridges: Advancing refugee protection in a divided world
Sex Discrimination Commissioner's National Press Club Address
More speeches
Access speeches from the President and Commissioners on human rights and discrimination issues.
Recent opinion pieces
All opinion piecesI shouldn't have to fight for dignity every time I get on a plane
22 women and children have died this year because of gendered violence. That is where national attention is most needed.
Survivors need agency, choice and voice in sexual violence justice. It’s time to act on reform
One key Australian human rights failing is attracting global attention
Racial hatred: no one is safe until we are all safe
Fighting antisemitism with sloppy hate laws is a dangerous example
About media and communications at the Commission
We regularly prepare and distribute:
- media releases
- opinion pieces
- speeches
- media kits
- and fact sheets
on the work that the Commission undertakes.
The Commission provides extensive research and project information.
Whenever possible, the President and Commissioners speak with the media to discuss and debate human rights and discrimination issues.
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Email: media@humanrights.gov.au
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