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Media reports and repeated allegations of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners in US custody have raised fundamental questions about Australia's human rights obligations as part of the "coalition of the willing" .

Plainly, there is no easy solution. There are millions of hearts to be warmed, and what works for some may have little influence on others. There must be many programs, operating on many levels and operating incrementally so as to touch the greatest possible number of people.

Learn about the impact of violence, harassment, and bullying on Australians.

Learn about the representativeness of the National Congress.

Learn about a security rethink to protect refugee rights.

Learn about the benefits of treating asylum seekers well.

This is an often depressing tour that we at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) undertake every year to monitor the conditions of immigration detention in Australia for compliance with internationally recognised human rights obligations. We tour and inspect the facilities, interview the staff and meet with the detainees themselves.

The new century has thrown up enormous challenges, as well as breathtaking opportunities to us all. One such challenge is the protection of human rights.

In 2006, I was a member of the Government-appointed Sheller Committee, which recommended the establishment of an independent review of counter-terrorism laws.

As the Government points out on its Australia 2020 Summit website, the new century has thrown up enormous challenges, as well as breathtaking opportunities to us all.

Learn about the potential of native title reform to fulfill Mabo's legacy.

Learn about the role of solidarity in reconciliation.

Learn about the importance of self-determined identity.

Learn about the benefits of Indigenous inclusion in the constitution.

Learn about the challenges and rewards of reconciliation.

Learn about the potential of the new National Congress.

Discover a collection of opinion pieces.