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 ...

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 ...

Respect at Uni: Interim Report In December 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission delivered an interim report for its Respect at Uni project to update the Australian Government on the project’s ...

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 ...

Governments must recognise systemic racism and its devastating impacts on Australia’s First Nations peoples and take urgent action to address it, a new report has found.Race Discrimination ...

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 ...

Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024). This report enhances the Commission’s understanding of how Australia's national, state, territory and local governments engage in ...

Overview The Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) tool, developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with support from UNICEF, will help governments and service providers assess how children's ...