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Race Discrimination
29 October 2024WebpageResources: Myths and misconceptions about racism
We all have a role to play in building our own anti-racism skillset, and challenging myths and misconceptions about racism in Australia. -
Rights and Freedoms
28 October 2024WebpageModern Slavery
Modern slavery is when people are forced to work or do things against their will. They can't leave -
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. -
Age Discrimination
15 October 2024SubmissionAchieving Greater Consistency in Laws for Financial Enduring Powers of Attorney (consultation paper)
Submission to the Attorney-General's Department (13 December 2023) -
Childrens Rights
11 October 2024News storyNT Government urged not to lower age of criminal responsibility
The National Children’s Commissioner and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Commissioner have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse its plan next week to introduce a new law to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to ten years. -
Technology and Human Rights
10 October 2024SubmissionCombatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2024
Learn more about the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 and how it impacts human rights. -
Rights and Freedoms
9 October 2024News story
Statement: Inquiry into antisemitism at Australian Universities
President Hugh de Kretser gave at opening statement at the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the proposed Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill (2024) -
Commission - General
9 October 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)October 2024: Commission News | President's message
Dear friends, Australia is one of the safest, most stable and prosperous countries on the planet. For most of us, most of the time, it is a great place to live. For many Australians, human rights violations are things that happen to other people in other places, often overseas. This can lead to complacency about our own rights protection and the importance of protecting the rights of those… -
8 October 2024Webpage
Stats & Facts
Explore statistics and facts to learn about different human rights topics in Australia. -
Race Discrimination
30 September 2024Webpage
Understanding racism
Racial discrimination profoundly affects lives. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, and people from