Translator 'lost work' after reporting anti-Semitism As universities confront accusations they have downplayed anti-Jewish rhetoric, some academics say claims of anti-Semitism have diminished the right to protest. AAP · Jul 13
Labor considers landmark human rights law ... again Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that. AAP · Jun 12
Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism Rising racism, anti-Semitism and other challenges are undermining Australians' basic dignity, the Australian Human Rights Commission president warns. AAP · Apr 28
Human Rights roadshow to push for landmark federal act The federal government still won't commit to a human rights act, but the Human Rights Commission has pledged to keep pushing the barrow out. AAP · Apr 21
Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest Australia can help solve a complex and growing challenge without spending vast sums harming people to deter others, the Human Rights Commission president says. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Australian Human Rights Commission president calls for end to police investigating deaths in police custody Hugh de Kretser said independent police oversight authorities should be established in all jurisdictions to stem the ‘mistrust and injustice’ of police investigating themselves The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025
Letter excerpts read in Senate accuse Australian Human Rights Commission of mistreating staff who support Palestine Former AHRC staff member alleged management viewed her Palestinian identity as a risk and leaked information about her to a shock jock, Mehreen Faruqi tells parliament The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Next head of Human Rights Commission appointed Hugh de Kretser has been named as the new president of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the next five years. AAP · May 24, 2024