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Race Discrimination
3 March 2025News story
We must not risk going backwards on racism
Our education system is built for white knowledge and our workplaces elevate white people into leadership by default. This is not just a mere inconvenience for people who experience racism – these systems cause harm to communities, so that those who benefit can thrive. -
Race Discrimination
16 October 2024News story
National consultations show widespread, systemic racism damaging lives
Racism is commonplace and normalised in Australia and can affect almost every part of a person’s daily life, according to a new report for the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). National consultations with diverse and marginalised communities revealed first-hand accounts from hundreds of people who have experienced racism. -
Children's Rights
12 May 2023News story
Webinar recording: Now is the time to reimagine schools
Global thought leaders invite the Australian community to reinvent schools as places that equally support children's learning and wellbeing -
Disability Rights
27 February 2023News story
Pilot program for young people with intellectual disability
Discover the pilot program for young people with intellectual disabilities. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 October 2023News storyClosing the Gap in a Divided Family - June Oscar feature in the Aus
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar says forging a relationship with her white relatives has given their extended families a different perspective on the voice - feature article by Victoria Laurie in the Australian. -
Age Discrimination
14 June 2022News storyElder abuse resources available in 20 languages
The Australian Human Rights Commission has produced bookmarks and posters in 20 languages to empower communities to recognise elder abuse and know where to seek help. The release of these resources coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (tomorrow Wednesday 15 June), a day which takes place every year, throughout the world, to call out the abuse and exploitation of older people as a…