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Children's Rights
25 September 2023VideoReinventing schools so they support learning & wellbeing for all
This webinar argues that now is the time to reimagine schools, to become places that focus on the whole child’s health, wellbeing and learning. How can we make schools places that amplify children’s physical and mental wellbeing, give children the opportunity to thrive and make them lifelong learners? Professor Pasi Sahlberg and Professor Sharon Goldfeld launched their paper 'Reinventing -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
25 September 2023VideoWiyi Yani U Thangani Opening Address by June Oscar
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) National Summit was held over three days from 9-11 May 2023, with an additional one-day Youth Forum on 8 May. The Summit brought together over 800 First Nations women delegates from across Australia, for decision-making, innovation and celebration. This recording is the second in our livestream series from the Summit, beginning with an opening… -
Race Discrimination
25 September 2023VideoRacism. It Stops With Me campaign relaunch
'Racism. It Stops With Me' is a national campaign calling on Australians who have not had lived experience of racism to reflect on its causes and impacts and commit to action. No matter how challenging the conversation, we need to talk about racism and the causes of inequality. By taking a stand against racism, we can build a fair and equal society – for all. -
Technology and Human Rights
23 August 2023SubmissionFinding Balance: Fighting Disinformation without Threatening Free Expression
Learn about the Commission's view on Exposure Draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023. -
Disability Rights
28 November 2023News story
Commission welcomes new Disability Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Rosemary Kayess to the role of Disability Discrimination Commissioner. “On behalf of Commissioners and staff I warmly welcome Ms Kayess to the Commission. She is a leading disability and human rights lawyer who has been extremely influential in her work in international human rights law for people with disability,” said… -
Disability Rights
26 September 2023Media Release
Commissioners ‘appalled’ following Four Corners episode on abusive disability ‘therapy’
Two of Australia’s human rights leaders have expressed grave concerns in the wake of shocking videos broadcast on ABC’s Four Corners program, which showed children with intellectual disabilities being repeatedly restrained as part of a radical treatment funded by the NDIS. The episode highlighted the controversial and abusive practices at Irabina Autism Services in Melbourne, between 2019… -
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9 May 2024Conciliation register
2021-06-03
The complainant advised he has chronic mental health issues and lives in public housing. He alleged he was not allowed to keep a pet snake in his apartment while other residents were allowed to have pets. The respondent public housing provider advised pets were not allowed in the complainant’s apartment unless an exemption had been granted. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that… -
Rights and Freedoms
21 September 2023Media ReleaseHuman Rights Commissioner critical of COVID inquiry scope
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of an inquiry into Australia’s handling of the COVID pandemic but has criticised the inquiry’s terms of reference for not having a specific focus on human rights impacts and for excluding the unilateral actions of state and territory governments. Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the… -
Technology and Human Rights
10 July 2023Publication
Final Report Summary: Human Rights and Technology
In this Final Report summary, learn more about creating ethical AI compliant with technology and human rights principles. -
Technology and Human Rights
15 August 2023Submission
AI Framework for Education
Learn more about how AI can be ethically introduced in schools to protect and promote human rights. -
Technology and Human Rights
15 August 2023Submission
Ethical AI in South Australia
Learn more about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and how AI can be developed safely and ethically to protect human rights. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 September 2023Media Release
The Voice is an opportunity for unity: June Oscar AO
The Voice is a once in a lifetime opportunity to unite all Australians. It is the first time in Australia’s history that we are on a collective path to recognising First Nations peoples’ deep connection to this continent, and our remarkable civilisation. It is an opportunity to have a society of inclusion, unity and recognition. The referendum is also an opportunity to overcome division, to… -
Children's Rights
25 October 2023Media Release
National Children’s Commissioner urges governments to monitor child rights
Australia’s National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds is urging governments and service providers to implement a new national toolkit to help improve laws and policy decisions and monitor their impacts on children. -
Commission – General
11 October 2023EventAustralian Human Rights Awards 2023
The Australian Human Rights Awards provides a wonderful opportunity for people across the human rights, humanitarian, legal, government and community sectors as well as supporters of human rights advocacy to gather together for a memorable celebration of human rights heroes. -
Technology and Human Rights
10 July 2023Publication
Final Report: Human Rights and Technology
Learn more about how to create ethical AI to ensure the technology is compliant with technology and human rights principles. -
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