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Race Discrimination18 June 2025Speech
50th Anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act - Whitlam Institute
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman gave the keynote for the Whitlam Institute's special event marking 50 years of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. -
Commission - General17 June 2025Media Release
Who will be Australia’s 2025 human rights heroes?
The search is on to recognise Australia’s leading human rights defenders and advocates who strive to improve the lives of people across the country. Australia’s peak human rights body is calling for nominations for the Australian Human Rights Awards. The Australian Human Rights Commission is encouraging people to nominate people and organisations whose work inspires them. “The awards… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice13 June 2025News story
We must end the national shame of Aboriginal deaths in custody
The President and all seven Commissioners of the Australian Human Rights Commission are united in our demand for immediate reform over the ongoing crisis of Aboriginal deaths in custody. -
Commission - General11 June 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | June 2025
We must end the practice of police investigating police deaths in custody Two recent Aboriginal deaths in custody in the Northern Territory have again raised questions about the treatment of First Nations people in Australia’s criminal justice systems. Kumanjayi White, a 24 year-old Warlpiri man with disability, died in Alice Springs on 27 May after being restrained by police on the floor of… -
Race Discrimination11 June 2025Opinion piece
The key to ending racism? It's right here in these PMs' speeches
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman reflects on how two speeches from two Prime Ministers, half a century apart, hold the key to ending racism. It comes at a significant marker in Australia’s history, fifty years since the Racial Discrimination Act came into effect. -
Race Discrimination11 June 2025Media Release
Commission marks 50 years of Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act
Today marks 50 years since the passage of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) through the Australian Parliament. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 June 2025Speech
UNPFII Intervention #3 Monday 28 April 2025 Item 5 (d)
Item 5 (d) (continued) Human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; annual review of progress on the implementation of general recommendation No. 39 (2022) -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 June 2025Speech
UNPFII Intervention #2 Friday 25 April 2025 Item 4
Item 4 Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum (economic and social development, culture, environment, education, health and human rights), with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 June 2025Speech
2025 AIATSIS Summit: Voices of Empowerment Strengthening our Future
This keynote speech, delivered on Larrakia Country by Commissioner Katie Kiss at the 2025 AIATSIS Summit calls for urgent reform of the Native Title system and implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to achieve true empowerment, justice, and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 June 2025Submission
Review of the Future Acts Regime
The Commission has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on the future acts regime of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). -
Legal6 June 2025Publication
Mr EL v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr EL v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 179 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Legal6 June 2025Publication
Mr Belmont v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr Belmont v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 178 Report into arbitrary detention, and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Legal6 June 2025Publication
Ms QD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Ms QD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 177 Report into arbitrary detention, and failure to treat a person deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their inherent dignity Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Legal6 June 2025Publication
Mr TZ and Mr UA v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr TZ and Mr UA v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 176 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Age Discrimination6 June 2025Media Release
Advocates unite to promote older people’s human rights
A new Australian network to promote the human rights of older persons within Australia and internationally has been launched, bringing together key civil society organisations and individuals. As Australia ages, the need for enforceable human rights for older persons becomes more urgent. The Human Rights As We Age Network will work collaboratively to advance human rights for older persons -
Commission - General4 June 2025Speech
Financial Counselling Australia Conference
Hugh de Kretser discusses the importance of truth telling, what he learned working at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, human rights values and the need for Human Rights Acts. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice2 June 2025Speech
Mabo Oration 2025 One Land – Two Laws – It’s Black and White
Honouring Eddie Mabo’s legacy, the delivery of the 20th anniversary Mabo Oration by Commissioner Katie Kiss emphasised the struggle and unfinished journey for land justice and called for stronger recognition of self-determination and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights through Native Title and the UN Declaration -
Sex Discrimination28 May 2025Webpage
For advocates
Resources for advocates to help end workplace sexual harassment—tools, strategies, and support to create safer, respectful Australian workplaces. -
27 May 2025Webpage
Commemorating 50 years of the Racial Discrimination Act
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Sex Discrimination26 May 2025Webpage
For employers
Guidance for employers to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment—tools, policies, and strategies to build safe, respectful work environments.
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