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Commission – General

August ebulletin

We have heard the words human rights quite a lot in recent weeks, in varied and sometimes inaccurate settings.  Measures to protect our health and safety must be balanced with our rights and freedoms, but if there was ever a time to articulate where that line is, it would be now. Which is why last...

5 August, 2020

Disability Rights

Good disability policy benefits everyone

5 August, 2020

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Statement on Christmas Island immigration detention

5 August, 2020

Sex Discrimination

Information: Independent Cultural Review of Gymnastics in Australia 2020

It was announced on 30 July 2020 that Gymnastics Australia has engaged the Australian Human Rights Commission to conduct an independent cultural review of the sport of gymnastics in Australia. This Review will be undertaken by a dedicated team of Commission staff with relevant expertise in...

4 August, 2020

Age Discrimination

Financial elder abuse and enduring documents

3 August, 2020

Sex Discrimination

Commission to conduct cultural review of gymnastics in Australia

30 July, 2020

Disability Rights

New guidelines for public transport accessibility

30 July, 2020

Children's Rights

Commission welcomes new Children’s Commissioner

28 July, 2020

Rights and Freedoms

Wearing a mask will protect human liberties, not infringe upon them

28 July, 2020

Age Discrimination

Urgent call to harmonise powers of attorney

22 July, 2020

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Commission concerned for detainees during COVID

16 July, 2020

Rights and Freedoms

Commission warns of ASIO Bill overreach

9 July, 2020

Race Discrimination

Calls for community support during Melbourne lockdowns

7 July, 2020

Commission – General

Community update: COVID-19 (July 2020)

Stay safe. Stay connected. Stay informed.

6 July, 2020

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Blanket bans would be unacceptable

2 July, 2020