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Technology and Human Rights1 June 2023News story
Fighting Tech-facilitated Slavery
The Australian Human Rights Commission's (Commission) submission has had a successful impact on the Special Rapporteur on Slavery's Thematic Report on technology-facilitated slavery and prevention. Two of the Commission's key recommendations were adopted by the Special Rapporteur in full. Slavery Trafficking in persons and slavery-like practices are some of the most pressing human rights -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice24 May 2023News story
Uluru Statement ‘cannot be ignored’
Australia’s human rights bodies tell political leaders: Uluru Statement ‘cannot be ignored’ Australia’s federal, state and territory human rights bodies have urged political leaders to work across party lines to deliver Constitutional reform for Australia’s First Peoples. In a joint letter, the Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities (ACHRA) says the Uluru Statement from the Heart … -
Commission - General6 March 2024Media Release
The escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and addressing the impacts in our communities
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, delivered a powerful statement last week raising the urgency of the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “The war in Gaza must end. Clear violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws, including war crimes and possibly other crimes under international law, have been committed by all parties. It is time – well past… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice3 February 2023Media Release
First Nations Commissioner calls for community-led solutions to Alice Springs unrest
Commissioner June Oscar AO has given her support to the reported recommendations of the Federal Government’s Northern Territory Regional Controller Dorelle Anderson to introduce temporary alcohol restrictions across communities in Central Australia following a recent increase in crime and violence in the region. -
17 September 2024Conciliation register
2023-08-01
The complainant advised she had depression for a short period in the past and that this does not impact on her ability to work. She applied for an increase to income protection insurance which was granted with an exception for mental health issues. She said she applied for a further two increases to her income protection insurance and claims the respondent insurer granted the first request… -
Technology and Human Rights4 July 2023News story
Guidance on AI and Discrimination in Insurance
Learn more about how to mitigate AI-informed discrimination risks in insurance pricing and underwriting. -
Technology and Human Rights10 July 2023Publication
Final Report: Human Rights and Technology
Learn more about how to create ethical AI to ensure the technology is compliant with technology and human rights principles.