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Human rights are about recognising and respecting the inherent value and dignity of all people.
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Commission welcomes appointment of Human Rights Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Government’s decision to fill the role of Human Rights Commissioner, a role which is a foundational one to the Commission.
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Commission welcomes ParentsNext Inquiry recommendations
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the release of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ Inquiry report on the ParentsNext program. The report, ParentsNext: examination of Social Security (Parenting payment participation requirements – class of persons) Instrument...
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Human Rights and Technology
Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow led a three-year project on the human rights implications of new technology.
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Australia's Third Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
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