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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, says the coronial findings into the death of Kumanjayi Walker in police custody are a painful, but powerful reminder ...
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 ...
Mr EL v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 179 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 ...
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 ...
Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024). About This report presents the findings and recommendations that followed consultations with more than 1200 people with lived ...
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has welcomed the Australian parliament’s passing of legislation that will prevent courts ordering applicants to pay respondent’s costs in Federal Court ...
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 ...
Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has called on the Federal Government to reconsider a decision to renege on a commitment to have LGBTIQA+-related questions and topics in the ...