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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
7 May 2021Media ReleaseKimberley Aboriginal Women develop regional action plan
This week 100 women, including 85 Kimberley Aboriginal women, gathered for a three-day roundtable to commence development of a regional action plan and establish the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council. The roundtable, held from May 4-6, 2021, was convened in response to the landmark Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) report released by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 October 2022Media ReleaseNew report aims to help fast-track Australia’s OPCAT implementation process
A new report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission outlines activities required to expedite Australia’s sluggish approach to implementing the United Nation’s Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). Informed by the Commission’s recent National OPCAT Symposium, the Road Map to OPCAT Compliance… -
Children's Rights
4 August 2022Media ReleaseNational day spotlights culture and rights of First Nations children
Celebrating and showcasing the lives of First Nations children is the focus of today’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. With the theme this year of ‘My Dreaming, My Future’, the day also provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on how Australians can work together to improve a range of health, social and human rights outcomes for young First Nations people -
Sex Discrimination
5 March 2021Media ReleaseStatement on Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
As Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, I welcome today’s announcement from Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham. I acknowledge the importance and urgency of this Independent Review (Review) into the workplaces of Parliamentarians and their staff, established by the Federal Government, in consultation with the Presiding Officers, the Opposition, minor parties and independents. The… -
International
2 November 2023News story
Engaging with the international human rights system
The Australian Human Rights Commission has recently hosted visits from two UN Special Rapporteurs: the UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children and the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change. Special Rapporteurs are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate, report on and make… -
Disability Rights
30 January 2024Media ReleaseRosemary Kayess commences as Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Australia’s new Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess, said we need to reframe how Australians think about disability, and address social structures that prevent people with disability from participating equally in society. Commissioner Kayess said there is a unique opportunity to transform the lives of people with disability following the Disability Royal Commission and… -
Technology and Human Rights
10 July 2023Publication
Final Report Summary: Human Rights and Technology
In this Final Report summary, learn more about creating ethical AI compliant with technology and human rights principles. -
Rights and Freedoms
8 May 2024Media Release
2-for-1 tickets arrive right on time for all-star Vivid Sydney human rights show
Vivid Sydney festivalgoers looking for some fabulous intellectual entertainment can now have double the fun at the Rights On Time panel show on Thursday 6 June with a 2-for-1 ticket offer now available! Get set for the time of your rights as ‘sleek geek’ Adam Spencer corrals some of Australia’s favourite TV personalities, comedians, legal eagles and social justice advocates as they travel… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 May 2020Opinion piece
Learning from crisis
Six weeks ago I returned to my traditional homeland near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia. Thanks to modern technology, I am working remotely and continuing my duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Like many Aboriginal people, I chose to return to Country because COVID-19 travel restrictions made homeland communities the safest place to see out the… -
Technology and Human Rights
16 December 2019Publication
Discussion Paper: Human Rights and Technology
Learn more about protecting and promoting human rights from the risks of AI, to better develop and deploy ethical AI. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
8 March 2021Media Release
Celebrating First Nations women on IWD
On International Women’s Day (IWD) the Commission pays tribute to the tireless and important work of First Nations women across Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO has called for recognition and celebration of the power and potential of deadly First Nations women all over the country who are leading, nurturing and growing the oldest… -
Commission – General
3 August 2020WebpageChild Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2022
The Australian Human Rights Commission is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and human rights of children. Across our work, we endeavour to create environments where all children can feel, and be, safe and welcomed, and where their participation is valued. This Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy outlines the commitment of the Commission to making our workplace and our work child safe… -
Disability Rights
6 May 2024Webpage
IncludeAbility Senior Leadership Forum 2023
Learn about the second IncludeAbility Senior Leadership Forum held in Sydney on 16 March 2023 by The Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Westpac
Learn how IncludeAbility Employer Network member Westpac creates inclusive and accessible workplaces, branches and services for our people and customers. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Rio Tinto
Learn of Rio Tinto’s commitment to all voices and cultures being respected, and a variety of perspectives not only being welcome, but essential to success. -
Race Discrimination
22 July 2021Media ReleaseSharing the Stories of Australian Muslims
Most Australian Muslims (63%) believe Australia is a welcoming society, despite an even greater majority (80%) experiencing prejudice or discrimination. The figures were included in a report published today by the Australian Human Rights Commission, Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims. It found three in four (74%) Australian Muslims said they felt ‘Australian’, but one in four (23%)… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
13 October 2020Opinion pieceWho are we leaving behind?
In presenting last week’s Federal Budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said, “we will get through this together.” Togetherness is an important value in Australia. It speaks to the basic liberal democratic principle that no-one in our community should be left behind. While much of last week’s Budget analysis focused on the details of tax breaks and tax cuts, at a basic level the Budget is also a… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
19 November 2019Speech
Strong Communities, Strong Kids, AbSec Biennial Conference
Acknowledgements and Introductions Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Traditional Owners yani u. Balangarri wadjirragali jarra ningi – gamali ngindaji yau muwayi nyirrami ngarri thangani. Yaningi miya ngindaji Muwayi ingga winyira ngarragi thangani. Yathawarra, wilalawarra jalangurru ngarri guda. Thank you to Tim Ireland and AbSec for inviting me to speak to you all today. I… -
Race Discrimination
17 April 2024News story
Race Discrimination Commissioner urges unity in wake of Sydney attacks
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, has urged communities to embrace compassion and reject division, following two stabbing attacks in Sydney this week. Commissioner Sivaraman extended his condolences to all impacted by the attack at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, and the deadly stabbings at Westfield Bondi Junction.; “Like the rest of the… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 August 2024News story
Commissioners welcome NT Police apology to First Nations Peoples
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, and the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, have welcomed an apology by Northern Territory Police for historic injustices inflicted on First Nations communities.