Australia's Human Rights Commissioner has warned that the first deportation to Nauru under Australia's new deportation deal exposes a disturbing lack of transparency and raises serious human rights ...

It is of great concern to us, the Close the Gap Campaign—as indeed it should be to the Australian nation—that the target to close the gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...

The Commission extends its condolences to the victims and loved ones of yesterday’s horrific antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Violence motivated by hatred or extremism has no place in ...

Human Rights Medal - William Tilmouth (NT): For dedicating his life to reform, justice, opportunity and self-determination for First Peoples. William has led numerous community organisations and is ...

The Commission calls for the immediate implementation of the WA Coroner’s recommendations in the Cleveland Dodd inquest. Commissioners echo calls for the immediate closure of WA’s Unit 18 youth ...

Coinciding with Press Freedom Day, Media Diversity Australia have launched an Australian-first report unpacking the online abuse of diverse journalists which is a key step toward identifying, ...

A guide to respectful language when talking to and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Using respectful and inclusive language and terminology is an essential ...

In an opinion piece for The Canberra Times, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess calls for urgent reform to dismantle ableist systems and modernise the Disability Discrimination Act.

A child safe organisation puts the best interests of children and young people first to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Organisations such as local sports clubs, schools or youth centres give ...

Older Australians are feeling dismissed, excluded and stereotyped in healthcare settings, putting their access to life-saving care at risk, according to a new report by the Australian Human Rights ...

The Commission's national Racism. It Stops With Me campaign has been inspiring action against racism since 2012. It calls on more Australians to reflect on racism and take action to address it. The ...

Gymnastics Australia engaged the AHRC in 2020 to conduct an independent review of culture and practice at all levels of the sport of gymnastics in Australia. Gymnastics Australia engaged the ...