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Race Discrimination
16 September 2025Media ReleaseRace Discrimination Commissioner says Islamophobia must be confronted with urgency and unity
Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman says the release of the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia’s report last Friday marks a critical moment for our nation to address racism against Muslims in Australia. -
Race Discrimination
15 September 2025Media Release
The hard truth about our country's views about migrants
Racism is a fire. Once lit, it spreads, igniting more hate in its path. -
Childrens Rights
10 September 2025Opinion pieceHave governments been careless about kids? We need to learn the lessons.
This opinion piece from Australia's National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds is about the need for governments across the country to focus not just on caring for kids in childcare, but also kids in the child protection and child justice system, and also the importance of not only focusing on solutions for the future but also why so many calls for reform over several decades have been… -
Race Discrimination
9 September 2025Media Release
Feedback rolls in as tens of thousands have their say about Racism@Uni
The Commission is calling for university students and staff across the country to continue sharing their thoughts about racism at university by participating in a groundbreaking national survey before it closes on 23 September 2025. Over 60,000 university students and staff have already completed the Racism@Uni survey, making it one of the largest studies of its kind ever undertaken in… -
Race Discrimination
2 September 2025Media Release
New report reveals racism in healthcare is costing lives
A report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission has laid bare the devastating impact of racism on health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other communities impacted by racism in Australia. -
Race Discrimination
1 September 2025Publication
Health Inequities in Australia
A scoping review on the impact of racism on Indigenous and other negatively racialised communities’ health outcomes and healthcare access. -
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Race Discrimination
27 August 2025Media Release
Race Commissioner says anti-migration rhetoric distracts from real causes of inequality
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner has warned that inaccurate and dehumanising rhetoric over migration risks fanning the flames of racism and distracts from the real causes of inequality. -
Race Discrimination
25 August 2025Media Release
Race Discrimination Commissioner seeks to appear in Hanson v Faruqi appeal
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner has applied for leave to appear in a significant appeal, which will consider how the Racial Discrimination Act applies when someone is discriminated against for more than one reason, such as both their religion and their race. -
Childrens Rights
22 August 2025Media Release
National Children’s Commissioner commends agreements by education ministers on urgent child safety reforms
Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner has commended the Australian Government’s leadership on urgent child safety reforms agreed at today’s historic meeting of education ministers across the federation. -
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Childrens Rights
18 August 2025Media Release
National Children’s Commissioner commends action across federation to prevent harm to children
National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds has congratulated Attorney-General Michelle Rowland on decisive action and strong leadership following a landmark meeting of the Standing Council of Attorneys-General on Friday, where agreements were made for critical reforms to the Working With Children Check scheme. -
Race Discrimination
15 August 2025Opinion piece
Why anti-racism needs to be part of economic reform in Australia
In an opinion piece published on The Mandarin, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman argues that Australia’s reform agenda must include a commitment to addressing workplace racism. -
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Race Discrimination
13 August 2025Speech
Race Discrimination Commissioner Sivaraman National Press Club Address
Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner, addresses the National Press Club of Australia on 'There’s nothing casual about racism: Getting serious about racial equality in Australia.' -
Race Discrimination
5 August 2025Media Release
Commission launches landmark survey about racism at universities
The biggest survey ever to examine the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian universities is set to provide key insights for addressing racism on university campuses and in online environments. Launching next week, the national online survey is part of the Racism@Uni study led by the Australian Human Rights Commission. The survey will ask university students and staff across… -
Childrens Rights
30 July 2025Media Release
Commissioners urge NT Govt to reconsider new child justice laws
Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner are backing calls from child health and legal experts for the Northern Territory Government to reconsider its proposed changes to the Territory’s Youth Justice Act. -
Race Discrimination
17 July 2025Media Release
Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for nationally coordinated response to racism, including antisemitism
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner says a comprehensive national approach to addressing all forms of racism – including antisemitism – will help make Australia a safer place for everyone.
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