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Commission - General
29 June 2023WebpageAustralian Human Rights Awards
Honour and celebrate individuals and organisations striving to defend and protect the human rights of people in Australia. -
Commission - General
25 May 2023Event
Stopping Killer Robots: RightsCon presentation
Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is calling for bans on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) - weapons that use artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology to select and attack targets. Commissioner Finlay will present ‘Stopping Killer Robots – prohibiting the use of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)’ at RightsCon Costa Rica. The Commissioner says there is… -
Commission - General
4 April 2023News story
Human rights leaders share lessons from across the globe
For the first time since 2019, the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ was able to participate in person at the annual Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) meetings in Geneva. Over the week of 13-17 March, Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM and Chief Executive Leanne Smith joined colleagues from around the globe to share experiences, lessons… -
Commission - General
29 March 2023Media Release
Dr Ben Gauntlett appointed as Deputy Commissioner to the NACC
The Attorney-General, The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC today announced that Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Ben Gauntlett has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. -
Commission - General
13 March 2023Opinion piece
A national Human Rights Act needs to be introduced in Australia
Opinion piece by Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, first published in the Canberra Times. -
Commission - General
8 March 2023News story
Forum aims to strengthen human rights in the Pacific
The Commission joined an important conversation about establishing and strengthening National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) across the Pacific region. -
Commission - General
1 March 2023Webpage
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Commission - General
28 February 2023Webpage
Senate Order for entity contracts listing
Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive). -
Commission - General
14 December 2022Speech
2022 Human Rights Day Oration by Larissa Behrendt
"No More Just Tinkering at the Edges" Human Rights Day Oration by Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO 9 December 2022 I pay my respects to the Gadigal and the Elders who have kept knowledge on this country and shared so generously this unceded land. Before I start, I would like to thank the Commission for the honour of the 2021 Human Rights Medal. The award reflects a long-term… -
Commission - General
9 December 2022News story
Outstanding advocates celebrated in 2022 Human Rights Awards
An Australian not-for-profit organisation Mahboba’s Promise has won the prestigious Human Rights Medal in the 2022 Human Rights Awards. Mahboba Rawi and Nawid Cina received the accolade at a ceremony hosted by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Friday, 9 December. Other awards went to Caroline Cecile Fletcher (Young People’s Award), Scientia Professor Jane McAdam (Law Award), and Hotel… -
Commission - General
3 November 2022Publication
Annual Report 2021-2022
Complaint Statistics 2021-2022 Download PDF | Download Word You can access the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2021 – 2022 Annual Report at the Australian Government Transparency Portal. The year in review The 2021–22 financial year has been an extremely challenging one for the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ, as we have sought to secure the institution’s financial sustainability,… -
Commission - General
27 October 2022Media Release
Commission welcomes passage of new Bill to strengthen its independence
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ has welcomed the passage in the Senate today of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022. The Bill ensures Commissioner appointments are publicly advertised and subject to an open, transparent and merit-based process, in line with our international commitments. It removes the possibility of… -
Commission - General
30 September 2022Publication
Strategic Plan 2022-25
An Australian society in which human rights are respected, promoted and protected. Where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. -
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Commission - General
18 August 2022Publication
Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023
This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday. -
Commission - General
1 August 2022Media Release
Commission urges passage of new Bill to strengthen integrity
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ is urging all federal parliamentarians to support the passage of the new ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022. Commission President, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, has welcomed the introduction to Parliament of the new Bill by Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP, last week. The… -
Commission - General
1 August 2022Publication
Briefing Note: ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022
The Bill proposes amendments to address concerns about the rigour of the selection and appointment process of Commissioners.
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