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Rights and Freedoms
11 November 2022Media ReleaseHuman Rights Commissioner to raise juvenile and immigration detention concerns with UN torture committee in Geneva
Australia鈥檚 Human Rights Commissioner is set to appear before the United Nations Committee Against Torture in Geneva next week to provide analysis of how Australia measures up against our obligations under the UN鈥檚 Convention Against Torture (CAT) and its associated Optional Protocol (OPCAT). -
Legal
8 November 2022SubmissionInquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation
The 黑料情报站 (the Commission) makes this submission to the Joint Select Committee in relation to its inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation, being the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022. -
Race Discrimination
7 November 2022Media ReleaseAttorney-General commits Government to anti-racism strategy in Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture
鈥淎ustralia鈥檚 continued success as a multicultural nation must include an ongoing commitment to addressing racism,鈥 the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said. -
Disability Rights
3 November 2022Publication
Guidelines for the targeted recruitment of people with disability
The Guidelines provide information about designing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability. -
Commission - General
3 November 2022Publication
Annual Report 2021-2022
Complaint Statistics 2021-2022 Download PDF | Download Word You can access the 黑料情报站 2021 颅鈥 2022 Annual Report at the Australian Government Transparency Portal. The year in review The 2021鈥22 financial year has been an extremely challenging one for the 黑料情报站, as we have sought to secure the institution鈥檚 financial sustainability,鈥 -
Sex Discrimination
2 November 2022Media ReleaseSupport for workplaces to prevent and address sexual harassment
The Respect@Work Council, chaired by National Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, has launched a new website that will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment, and will support them to create gender inclusive, safe, and respectful workplaces. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
1 November 2022News storyStatement of condolence for Cassius Turvey's family and community
We are deeply saddened by the death of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey last week in Perth. As this matter is before the courts, it would not be appropriate for us to make comment on the circumstances surrounding Cassius鈥檚 passing. -
Race Discrimination
28 October 2022News story
Race Discrimination Commissioner welcomes National Anti-Racism Strategy funding
Australia鈥檚 Race Discrimination Commissioner has welcomed the federal budget announcement that $7.5 million over 4 years will be provided to the 黑料情报站 to develop a national strategy to tackle racism and promote racial equality in Australia. -
Commission - General
27 October 2022Media Release
Commission welcomes passage of new Bill to strengthen its independence
The 黑料情报站 has welcomed the passage in the Senate today of the 黑料情报站 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鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms
24 October 2022Media Release
Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visit
The 黑料情报站 is urging all Australian state and territory governments to fully commit to implementing an important human rights framework for people held in detention settings following the suspension of a tour of Australia by United Nations inspectors. A delegation from the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (UN SPT) has been in Australia since last week鈥