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Even before birth, Australian children are the targets of technology that collects their data and threatens their privacy – but right now we have an opportunity to protect them and future generations. Parents who use pregnancy apps or share ultrasounds on social media can expect information about...
Commission - General
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...
Rights and Freedoms
State and federal governments should reform laws that make offensive acts unlawful and refocus them on protecting free speech and stopping workplace and public harassment. This week a news story broke about a complaint made under section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act by a Queensland University...
Rights and Freedoms
Behind human rights is the still revolutionary idea that every human being is free and equal, that individuals own their own bodies and should be free to pursue their lives, opportunities and enterprise. Human rights provide the foundation for our liberal democracy, our market economy and our civil...
Commission - General
Strengthening Human Rights Education in the National School Curriculum Australian College of Educators National Conference, University of Technology, Sydney Speech by the Hon Catherine Branson QC 14 July 2011 Check against delivery I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the...
Commission - General
The Admission and Exclusion of Asylum Seekers Conference University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Human Rights and Offshore Processing Presentation by John von Doussa QC President, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 25 November 2006 INTRODUCTION I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people...
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