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All media updatesNew protections end genetic discrimination in life insurance
Disability rights
Media Release
1 April 2026
New report finds discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians across schools, healthcare and workplaces
LGBTIQA+
Media Release
30 March 2026
Canberra seminar to explore how human rights help fix critical social challenges
Rights and Freedoms
Media Release
24 March 2026
‘On Your Terms’ – national survey to strengthen sex and consent education
Children and youth rights
Media Release
18 March 2026
Listening to First Peoples’ stories is key to ending racism in Australia
Race discrimination
Media Release
18 March 2026
New national plan sets 10-year vision to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people
Older people’s rights
Media Release
16 March 2026
Commission calls for urgent action on rising Islamophobia
Race discrimination
Media Release
15 March 2026
Hobart seminar to explore how human rights help fix critical social challenges
Rights and Freedoms
Media Release
11 March 2026
Survivors need agency, choice and voice in sexual violence justice. It’s time to act on reform
Sex and gender
Opinion piece
7 April 2026
