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Sex Discrimination

Sex Discrimination Commissioner launches series of Respect@Work Webinars

28 May, 2020

June Oscar signing Uluru Statement. Photo by Jimmy Widders Hunt

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Turning the Uluru Statement into action

25 May, 2020

Commission – General

Six weeks ago I returned to my traditional homeland near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia. Thanks to modern technology, I am working remotely and continuing my duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Like many Aboriginal people, I chose to return to country...

22 May, 2020

LGBTI

Commission marks LGBTI rights milestone

15 May, 2020

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Disability Rights

Disability Discrimination Commissioner joins Play by the Rules

14 May, 2020

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Learning from crisis

13 May, 2020

Education

Human rights education message for parents and teachers

13 May, 2020

Racist graffiti: "COVID-19 China Die" spray painted on the garage of a Chinese family in Melbourne.

Race Discrimination

Where’s all the data on COVID-19 racism?

9 May, 2020

Rights and Freedoms

Commission position on the draft ‘COVIDSafe App’ Bill

8 May, 2020

Disability Rights

COVID-19: Advancing Rights and Justice During a Pandemic

Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute Virtual Event Series May 7, 2020 Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, fellow speakers. Thank you to Professor Emens for that kind introduction. COVID-19 exacerbates disadvantage – but in doing so...

8 May, 2020