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Commission - General
19 September 2023News story
Opportunities to lead Australia’s human rights work
The Attorney-General’s Department is seeking expressions of interest from human rights leaders and experts for two key roles at the Commission – President, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. The current position holders President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM and Commissioner June Oscar AO will end their tenures in July and April 2024… -
Rights and Freedoms
18 September 2023SubmissionAustralia's Sixth Periodic Review
Learn more about the Commission's update to the Committee against Torture on the implementation of recommendations from their Concluding Observations. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 September 2023Media ReleaseThe Voice is an opportunity for unity: June Oscar AO
The Voice is a once in a lifetime opportunity to unite all Australians. It is the first time in Australia’s history that we are on a collective path to recognising First Nations peoples’ deep connection to this continent, and our remarkable civilisation. It is an opportunity to have a society of inclusion, unity and recognition. The referendum is also an opportunity to overcome division, to… -
Legal
13 September 2023PublicationMr Watt v State of NSW (Corrective Services NSW) (2023)
Mr Watt v State of New South Wales (Corrective Services NSW) [2023] AusHRC 149 Inquiry into complaints made by Mr Adam Watt that certain acts and practices during his detention in NSW correctional centres were inconsistent with or contrary to his human rights ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2023 -
Legal
13 September 2023Publication
Mr RG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Mr RG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 148 Report into a safe place of detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2023 -
Education11 September 2023Webpage
Disability rights training
Upskill your team in disability models, barriers to equal participation, legislative frameworks, and how to apply disability rights knowledge and skills in the workplace. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
7 September 2023Webpage
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Information about the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. -
Sex Discrimination
4 September 2023Media ReleaseDr Anna Cody commences as Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Today the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ welcomes Dr Anna Cody to the Commission as Australia’s new Sex Discrimination Commissioner. Dr Cody’s commencement as Commissioner follows the announcement of her appointment by the Federal Attorney-General in early July. Dr Cody said: “I’m honoured to be starting in the role and I’m aware of the responsibility it holds as well as the potential… -
Commission - General
30 August 2023Publication
Corporate Plan 2023–2024
Discover the corporate plan for 2023-2024.