National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds has called for national leadership on systems reforms required to keep ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a landmark report revealing the systemic barriers faced by people who ...

The search is on to recognise Australia’s leading human rights defenders and advocates who strive to improve the lives of people across the country. Australia’s peak human rights body is calling for ...

Reclaiming justice 50 years on’ This speech commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act, reflecting on its legacy and impact, while exposing ongoing racism, and calls for urgent ...

Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman gave the keynote for the Whitlam Institute's special event marking 50 years of the Racial ...

The search is on to recognise Australia’s leading human rights defenders and advocates who strive to improve the lives of ...

The Australian Government and NSW Government recently updated their hate crime laws. This explainer is designed to help readers better understand these changes and the potential human rights ...

By Lorraine Finlay and Anne Hollonds Parents and carers are used to constantly weighing up risk while striving to keep their children safe. It’s a delicate balance. But we also know that protecting ...

UPDATE: This legislation has now been passed by both houses of parliament. What is the Social Media Ban? The Australian Government is proposing laws to introduce a minimum age for access to social ...

Artwork courtesy of First Nations Co.This report serves as a foundational document for the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework.Drawing from extensive consultations with over 496 ...

Overview A financial enduring power of attorney (FEPOA) is a legal instrument that allows an adult person to appoint another adult person (s) to make certain financial and/or asset decisions on their ...

Racism@Uni The Australian Human Rights Commission is leading a landmark project to examine the prevalence, nature, and impact of racism in Australian universities. The Commission will report on ...