Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Speeches, statements, articles and opinion pieces by President Hugh de Kretser.
Stop mass incarceration to prevent deaths in custody
Race discrimination,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release23 February 2026
New bill to establish National Commission for First Peoples children welcomed by top human rights advocates
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release6 February 2026
New report sets the stage for First Nations women to lead response to family and community violence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release30 January 2026
Commissioners urge national action on racism following Perth Invasion Day attack
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release28 January 2026
Commissioner Katie Kiss pays tribute to Linda Burney
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release19 January 2026
National day spotlights culture and rights of First Nations children
Children and youth rights,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release16 January 2026
Commission calls for urgent action to respond to Cleveland Dodd inquest findings
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release9 December 2025
First Nations women let down by native title system
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,Native Title,Social Justice
Media Release17 November 2025
States must follow through on our obligations to international treaties in prisons
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,Children and youth rights,Business and Human Rights
Media Release17 November 2025