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Technology and Human Rights
29 October 2025SubmissionSearch Engine Safety Code and Social Media Ban
Learn more about the human rights risks of a social media ban and Phase 2 codes. -
Commission - General
14 October 2025SpeechAlan Missen Oration 2025
Hugh de Kretser speaks about the legacy of Alan Missen and how his values are reflected in the ongoing work of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ. 26 August 2025 -
Commission - General
10 October 2025Speech
Achieving stronger legal human rights protections in Australia
Hugh de Kretser discusses progress and setbacks in Australia's human rights protections at the annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference in July 2025. -
Technology and Human Rights
29 September 2025Submission
Thematic report on AI and racial discrimination
Learn more about how artificial intelligence can reinforce racial discrimination, and the need for stronger human rights safeguards. -
Technology and Human Rights
29 September 2025Submission
Use of automated decision making by government
Learn more about why Australia must use human rights-centered automated decision-making systems in government. -
Technology and Human Rights
29 September 2025Submission
Draft Policy on Cyber-enabled Crimes under the Rome Statute
Learn more about the draft policy on cyber-enabled crimes under the Rome Statute. -
Technology and Human Rights
29 September 2025Submission
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Online Privacy Code
Learn more about how the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Online Privacy Code should protect human rights. -
Rights and Freedoms
25 September 2025SubmissionVisit 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. -
Technology and Human Rights
23 September 2025Submission
Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy
Learn more about the need to balance rights when combatting climate-related misinformation and disinformation. -
Disability Rights
27 August 2025SubmissionReview of the Migration Health Requirement Significant Cost Threshold
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (Commission) has provided a submission for the Department of Home Affairs’ review of Australia’s visa Significant Cost Threshold under the Migration Health Requirements. Human rights framework Australia has ratified numerous international human rights instruments. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) sets out… -
Technology and Human Rights
14 August 2025Submission
Social media ban
Learn more about how Australia's social media ban will have serious consequences for the human rights of all Australians -
Race Discrimination
13 August 2025SpeechRace Discrimination Commissioner Sivaraman National Press Club Address
Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner, addresses the National Press Club of Australia on 'There’s nothing casual about racism: Getting serious about racial equality in Australia.' -
Disability Rights
8 August 2025Submission
NDIS Support Rules
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (Commission) made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation on NDIS Support Rules. The Disability Discrimination Commissioner (Rosemary Kayess), National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner (Anne Hollonds) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (Katie Kiss) have also submitted a joint letter of concern… -
Commission - General
4 August 2025Speech
A Human Rights Vision for Rural and Regional Australia
Hugh de Kretser discusses human rights issues facing regional, rural and remote Australian communities at the July 2025 Community Legal Centres NSW Summit. Limited access to healthcare and education, the impact of climate change and disasters and justice for First Nations communities are just some of the challenges rural communities experience in Australia. -
Legal
30 July 2025SubmissionReview 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). -
Legal
30 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). -
Disability Rights
25 July 2025Submission
Review of Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ 2024 Review of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31. Human Rights The CRPD represents a fundamental shift in how disability should be viewed and understood, applying universal human rights principles to State obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the specific rights of people with… -
Disability Rights
24 July 2025Submission
Next Steps in Supported Employment
The Commission made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation on Next Steps in Supported Employment. The submission calls for a human rights-based approach to employment for people with disability and for the Australian government to take expeditious and targeted actions to transition away from segregated employment settings to inclusive, open labour market -
Technology and Human Rights
24 July 2025Submission
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
Learn more about Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and how it can impact rights online and offline -
Technology and Human Rights
24 July 2025Submission
Impact of Disinformation on the Enjoyment and Realisation of Human Rights
Learn more about how disinformation can impact human rights online and offline