Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Speeches, statements, articles and opinion pieces by President Hugh de Kretser.
AHRC commissioners call for action on findings of Senate report on murdered and missing First Nations women
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release27 February 2026
AHRC welcomes announcement of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner
Children and youth rights,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release27 February 2026
First Nations women to take leading role in addressing family and community violence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Media Release27 February 2026
Children’s Commissioner to Launch Final Report
Children and youth rights,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples,Older people’s rights,Business and Human Rights,LGBTIQA+
Media Release24 February 2026
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