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Race Discrimination19 March 2025Speech
Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia
To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Race Discrimination delivered a keynote in Adelaide. -
Race Discrimination19 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 Discrimination19 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 Justice10 March 2025Speech
Diversity 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 – General6 March 2025Speech
Affinity 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. -
Race Discrimination19 February 2025Project
Responding to racism and support services for people who have experienced racism
Find out what steps you can take to protect yourself or others, and how to seek support if you experience or witness racist behaviour. -
Race Discrimination13 February 2025Project
Seen and heard
A project to support community safety in Arab, Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian communities in Australia. -
Commission – General22 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. -
Disability Rights9 December 2024Speech
Commissioner 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 Discrimination6 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 – General5 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 – General5 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 Discrimination29 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. -
Race Discrimination26 November 2024Project
National Anti-Racism Framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a plan to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework. The Commission is working with all levels of Government, peak bodies, human rights agencies and community organisations to progress the Framework. -
Race Discrimination31 October 2024Project
Anti-Asian Racism Resources
Explore the Commission's anti-racism resources addressing settler colonialism, systemic racism, and anti-Asian racism in Australia, featuring expert insights and community-led solutions. -
Commission – General31 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 – General31 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 Discrimination31 October 2024Project
An Anti-Racism Framework: The Perspectives of Multicultural Australia
This report presents the findings and recommendations that followed consultations with more than 1200 people with lived experience of racism from across Australia, enhancing the Commission’s understanding of the prevalence and impact of racism in the country. -
Race Discrimination29 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 Discrimination29 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.