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Race Discrimination
19 March 2025SpeechMulticultural Communities Council of South Australia
To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Race Discrimination delivered a keynote in Adelaide. -
Race Discrimination
19 March 2025Speech
FECCA Conference Speech
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman's speech at the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia conference in Brisbane. -
Race Discrimination
19 March 2025Speech
Dr John Yu Fellowship
Race Commissioner Giridharan Sivaramans spoke at the John Yu Fellowship at the University of Sydney. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
10 March 2025SpeechDiversity Council Australia Panel Webinar
Discover insights from the Diversity Council Australia panel webinar focusing on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across workplaces and communities. -
Commission – General
6 March 2025SpeechAffinity Intercultural Foundation NSW Parliamentary Iftar
Hugh de Kretser highlights rising intolerance and racism, urging unity and dialogue to achieve peace and respect for all, grounded in human rights and common humanity. -
Commission – General
4 March 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | March 2025
We must work together to address the scourge of racism. The Director-General of ASIO, Mike Burgess, said in Parliament last week that “in terms of threats to life” antisemitism is ASIO’s top priority. He said he believed it was the first time a form of racism was the agency’s highest priority. The assessment underscored the intensification and severity of the attacks against the Jewish… -
Commission – General
4 February 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | February 2025
UN decisions confirm Australia's human rights obligations to refugees and people seeking asylum sent offshore The Refugee Convention is the international community’s commitment to work together to protect people fleeing violence and persecution. When Australia agreed to be bound by the Refugee Convention and its 1967 protocol, we agreed to protect refugees who came to our country seeking… -
Commission – General
22 January 2025Speech
Statement: Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities
Commission President Hugh de Kretser's opening statement to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities. -
Commission – General
10 December 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | December 2024
It's Human Rights Day; a day to reflect on human rights challenges and progress. 76 years ago today, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one of the pinnacles of human achievement. In adopting the Declaration after the horrors of World War 2, the international community said, “never again”. The Declaration lists 30 rights that are essential for all of us… -
Disability Rights
9 December 2024SpeechCommissioner Rosemary Kayess is awarded honorary doctorate
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess was awarded a Doctor of Laws honoris causa by the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The honorary degree was conferred in recognition of Commissioner Kayess’ immense and growing impact both internationally and in Australia. -
Race Discrimination
6 December 2024Speech
National Anti-Racism Framework Launch Speech
The National Anti-Racism Framework launch speech by Giridharan Sivaraman emphasises the importance of First Nations-centered anti-racism efforts in Australia. -
Commission – General
5 December 2024Speech
commUnity + Annual Celebration of Impact
There’s so many people in this room tonight who have played a big part in my life. This area and its people are close to my heart. Sunshine – Brimbank - Melton It’s where I got my real human rights education. -
Commission – General
5 December 2024Speech
Tim McCoy dinner
It’s pretty special for me being here tonight as the speaker at the Tim McCoy dinner. There’s so many people in this room tonight who have played a big part in my life - making me a better human rights advocate and a better person. The McCoy Dinner is always a great celebration of the community legal and broader legal aid and social justice sectors. A meeting of the pioneers who set up CLCs… -
Race Discrimination
29 November 2024Speech
Launch of the National Anti-Racism Framework
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman launched the National Anti-Racism Framework on 26 November at Parramatta Townhall. -
Commission – General
6 November 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | November 2024
Dear friends, I’m pleased to share the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Annual Report 2023-24 which has been tabled in the Australian Parliament. In my first three months in this role, one of the things that has struck me is the breadth and depth of the Commission’s work. Our Annual Report highlights this. One of the Commission’s core functions is providing access to justice for people… -
Commission – General
31 October 2024Speech
Eastern Community Legal Centre Multidisciplinary Forum
Hugh de Kretser discusses the impact of multidisciplinary legal practice, highlighting the intersection of legal and social issues and the importance of integrated support. -
Commission – General
31 October 2024Speech
Human Rights Act for NSW
Advocating for a NSW Human Rights Act, Hugh de Kretser emphasizes its importance for First Nations and all citizens, highlighting the need for comprehensive human rights protections. -
Race Discrimination
29 October 2024Speech
How to be an anti-racist in the workplace
Diversity and representation in the workplace is important, but not enough to tackle racism alone. In this session, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, explains an anti-racism approach which confronts the structural racism embedded in workplaces, and allows people of negatively racialised backgrounds to thrive. This event was brought to you by Multicultural… -
Race Discrimination
29 October 2024Speech
Media Diversity Australia Event: Launch of Race Reporting Handbook
Launch of the Race Reporting Handbook by Media Diversity Australia and the Australian Human Rights Commission to promote anti-racist journalism and inclusive storytelling. -
Race Discrimination
29 October 2024Speech
2024 UNESCO Chair Oration: The racism of benign assimilation
Giridharan Sivaraman's anti-discrimination legal and advocacy work is based on his strong passion for human rights, as well as his moral conviction to speak truth to power and fight for the rights of the marginalised, oppressed, and vilified. The UNESCO Chair, Cultural Diversity and Social Justice is committed to conducting high impact research aligned with UNESCO's core objectives, as well…