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ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
21 November 2024News storyNew animation – ‘Do things with the information we tell you’
In the Supporting Quality Engagement with ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 2023 Final Report, children and young people said they want to see action based on what they told us about their lived experience. -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
21 November 2024News story
Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia
The Australian Government is proposing laws that will require technology companies to restrict individuals under the age of 16 years from accessing their social media platforms. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
1 November 2024News storyEnding QLD Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry is harmful and divisive
The Queensland Government’s decision to abolish the state’s Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry and repeal its Path to Treaty Act marks a major step backwards for First Nations rights, says Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss. -
Rights and Freedoms
30 October 2024News story
COVID Review a good start, but human toll must be recognised
The findings of a federal review into the country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted more needs to be done by all levels of governments to acknowledge the human cost of the pandemic response and ultimately restore public trust, says Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay. -
Race Discrimination
16 October 2024News story
National consultations show widespread, systemic racism damaging lives
Racism is commonplace and normalised in Australia and can affect almost every part of a person’s daily life, according to a new report for the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC). National consultations with diverse and marginalised communities revealed first-hand accounts from hundreds of people who have experienced racism. -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
11 October 2024News story
NT Government urged not to lower age of criminal responsibility
The National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Commissioner have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse its plan next week to introduce a new law to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 12 to ten years. -
Rights and Freedoms
9 October 2024News story
Statement: Inquiry into antisemitism at Australian Universities
President Hugh de Kretser gave at opening statement at the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the proposed Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill (2024) -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
12 September 2024News story
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Commissioner welcomes Senate Inquiry into child justice
National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds has welcomed the establishment of a Federal Senate Inquiry into Australia’s child justice system, saying it has come at a critical time to prevent further systemic failures harming children and young people. -
Commission - General
27 August 2024News storyStatement by Commission President Hugh de Kretser
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ President Hugh de Kretser has expressed concerns about calls for Palestinians fleeing Gaza to be denied entry to Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 August 2024News story
Commissioners welcome NT Police apology to First Nations Peoples
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, and the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, have welcomed an apology by Northern Territory Police for historic injustices inflicted on First Nations communities.