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Commission – General
4 March 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)President's message | March 2025
We must work together to address the scourge of racism. The Director-General of ASIO, Mike Burgess, said in Parliament last week that “in terms of threats to life” antisemitism is ASIO’s top priority. He said he believed it was the first time a form of racism was the agency’s highest priority. The assessment underscored the intensification and severity of the attacks against the Jewish… -
Commission – General
15 November 2017Webpage
Winners and Finalists of the 2017 Human Rights Awards
Human Rights Medal The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. WINNER: Johnathan Thurston NRL star Johnathan was recently named the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year for his ongoing commitment to improving the life outcomes for Aboriginal… -
Commission – General
31 January 2013Webpage
2000 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 2000 Medal and Awards presentation ceremony was held on 10 December 2000 at Star Court, Darling Harbour in Sydney. The guest speaker was Dr Barney Pityana, President of the South African Human Rights Commission. The judges were: Andrea Durbach, Faith Bandler, Peter Nugent MP, Ulrike Schuermann, Prashanth Shanmugan, Caroline Frohmader, Michael Curtotti, Greg Thompson, Sue Zelinka,… -
Commission – General
10 December 2014Webpage
2014-human-rights-medal-and-awards-winners
Human Rights Awards 2014 To view photos of the 2014 Awards please view our flickr account. The 2014 event was live streamed and can be viewed below: Human Rights Medal Dorothy Hoddinott AO Dorothy Hoddinott AO is the principal of Holroyd High School in Greystanes. She has demonstrated a 20-year commitment to advancing the education rights of young people and refugees. In 2002, Ms Hoddinott … -
Commission – General
13 November 2014Book page
The Year in Review
Building understanding and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms We all have a responsibility to respect the rights and freedoms of others. To make this a reality, the Commission works to build greater understanding of human rights and their importance in daily life. This is one of our two key priorities for 2011-2014. We work with a broad range of groups across the country,… -
Commission – General
31 January 2013Webpage
1995 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 1995 Medal and Awards were presented at a ceremony in Melbourne at the Victorian Arts Centre on Human Rights Day, sunday 10 December. Human Rights Medal Winner: The Hon. Elzabeth Evatt AC Justice Elizabeth Evatt was presented with the Human Rights Medal, honouring her for her long and lauded track record in the pursuit of human rights including the protection of children and the ideals… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Opinion piece
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Commission – General
31 January 2013Webpage
2002 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 2002 Medal and Awards presentation ceremony was held on 10 December 2002 at a luncheon at "Dockside", Cockle Bay Wharf in Sydney. The guest speaker was Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue and Julie McCrossin was the MC. The judges were: Nick Xynias AO BEM, Professor Gillian Triggs, Professor Larissa Behrendt, John Highfield, Mick O'Regan, Steve Ahern, Sandra Symons, Jacqui Rees, Mike Steketee,… -
Commission – General
28 May 2013Webpage
Summary of UPR recommendations and responses
The Australian Government accepted in full or in part over 90 percent of recommendations made by other Governments in Australia's first Universal Periodic Review process. The Commission will report regularly on progress in implementation of these commitments, which will also be examined at Australia's next UPR appearance in 2016. Report including UPR recommendations (PDF). Full government… -
Commission – General
9 April 2013Publication
Our agenda: Commission workplan 2012-2013
This document provides an overview of the Commission’s major activities for 2012-13. The Commission regularly reviews the ways in which human rights are being observed and respected across Australia. We do this to determine where we can take practical action and make a positive difference.