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Rights and Freedoms20 October 2025Opinion piece
The next hack target isn't your phone, it's your mind
By Australia's Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay Imagine waking up to find your personal phone number splashed across social media. Now imagine it’s not just your number - it’s your thoughts. That’s not a dystopian fantasy. It’s the very real future we’re hurtling toward as neurotechnology advances faster than our laws can keep up. Data breaches are becoming disturbingly routine… -
Rights and Freedoms20 October 2025Media Release
Cutting edge report calls for urgent action on neurotechnology and human rights
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ has released its groundbreaking report, ' Peace of Mind: Navigating the ethical frontiers of neurotechnology and human rights, ' urging government, industry, and civil society to ensure that the rapid development of neurotechnology is grounded in robust human rights protections. Neurotechnology—devices and systems that interact with the human nervous… -
Rights and Freedoms20 October 2025Publication
Peace of mind: New report explores neurotechnology and human rights
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ has released a groundbreaking report that explores how we can embrace the benefits of neurotechnology while making sure human dignity stays front and centre. Titled 'Peace of Mind: Navigating the ethical frontiers of neurotechnology and human rights', this is the first national human rights report of its kind globally. It considers the ways that… -
Rights and Freedoms29 September 2025Opinion piece
Tackling misinformation must not silence debate
This opinion piece by Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay provides clarification about the Commission’s recent submission to an Australian Government inquiry on climate change information integrity. -
Rights and Freedoms25 September 2025Submission
Visit of UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to Australia
Learn more about how the Commission is urging UN action on arbitrary detention in prisons, immigration centres and care settings. -
Legal24 September 2025News story
Combatting climate-related misinformation and disinformation
The Commission has made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy. The submission recognises that climate-related misinformation and disinformation potentially diminishes human rights by undermining informed public debate. 'Misinformation' and 'disinformation' can be broadly defined as: misinformation: Incorrect information shared… -
Legal23 September 2025Publication
Mr NN v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr NN v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025) AusHRC 183 Report into arbitrary detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Legal18 September 2025Publication
Ms FJ, Mr FK, Mr FL and Ms FM v Cth (Department of Home Affairs)
Ms FJ, Mr FK, Mr FL and Ms FM v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025) AusHRC 188 Report into arbitrary detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Legal16 September 2025Publication
Mr Hanna v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr Hanna v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) 2025 AusHRC 187 Report into failure to create a safe place of detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Legal16 September 2025Publication
Ms JG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Ms JG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 184 Report into arbitrary detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Rights and Freedoms1 September 2025Opinion piece
Fairness isn't something that can be selectively applied. Australia is better than this
In an opinion piece published by The Canberra Times, Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay criticises the Federal Government proposed amendments to the Migration Act. She argues the proposed changes that remove procedural fairness in deportation decisions risk violating human rights, undermine the rule of law, and cause serious harm. -
Rights and Freedoms29 August 2025Media Release
Human Rights Commissioner concerned about proposed changes to Migration Act
Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay has expressed serious concerns about the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Migration Act, warning they could undermine human rights and breach Australia’s international legal obligations.  -
21 August 2025Webpage
Protest rights in Australia - an explainer
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Legal30 July 2025Submission
Review of Australia's espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ makes this submission to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) in relation to its Review of Australia’s espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences required by s 6(1B)(a)–(b) of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010 (Cth). -
Legal30 July 2025Submission
Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2)
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) (Cth) (the Bill). -
Legal9 July 2025Publication
Mr CX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr CX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 186 Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Legal9 July 2025Publication
Mr LG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr LG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 185 Report into a failure to treat a person deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect of their inherent dignity ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Legal9 July 2025Publication
Mr Burgess v Commonwealth of Australia (2025)
Mr Burgess v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs and Minister for Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 182 Report into arbitrary interference with family and arbitrary detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025 -
Legal9 July 2025Publication
Mr GJ v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr GJ v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 181 Report into arbitrary detention ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2025
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