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Sex Discrimination

Commission to conduct independent review of gymnastics in Australia

30 July, 2020

A young woman waits for a bus on a city street.

Disability Rights

New guidelines for public transport accessibility

30 July, 2020

Anne Hollonds

Children's Rights

Commission welcomes new Children’s Commissioner

28 July, 2020

Rosalind Croucher

Rights and Freedoms

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

28 July, 2020

Older Australians do not have time on their side—they need our concerted effort now to prevent financial abuse

Age Discrimination

Urgent call to harmonise powers of attorney

22 July, 2020

Detainees look from behind steel fence

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Commission concerned for detainees during COVID

16 July, 2020

Commission warns of ASIO Bill overreach

Rights and Freedoms

Commission warns of ASIO Bill overreach

9 July, 2020

Public housing in Flemington

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

Government must take all reasonable steps to limit the punitive impact of immigration detention

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Blanket bans would be unacceptable

2 July, 2020

A young woman and man at work among a group of people sitting an office.

Sex Discrimination

Sexual harassment is prevalent across all industries and sectors. We can and must stop it

1 July, 2020

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Rights and Freedoms

More protections needed for people of faith

1 July, 2020

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Rights and Freedoms

Implementing OPCAT in Australia released

29 June, 2020

Ultrasound of baby

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Commission evidence to FASD Inquiry

26 June, 2020

The Commission has made a submission on new proposals to amend the Migration Act

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Blanket ban on mobile phones would be unacceptable

16 June, 2020

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