The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights Commission

Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws

The Liberal and One Nation parties have launched a broadside against the Human Rights Commission over their advocacy for trans Australians.

AAP · May 26

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

Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government

Investigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5

Can we end racism in Australia? Yes, according to the first-ever national plan

The Australian Human Rights Commission this week launched the National Anti-racism Framework.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2024

'Waiting for crisis': urgent warning on youth justice

Youth crime will not be solved by pouring more money into police and prisons across the nation, the Human Rights Commission warns.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Hawthorn racism claim reaches another stalemate

The Hawthorn racism saga could be headed for the Federal Court after the Human Rights Commission terminated a claim by First Nations former players.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Human rights commissioner’s view of Indigenous voice ‘likely to mislead voters’, five predecessors say

Exclusive: In joint statement former Australian human rights commissioners say opinion piece by Lorraine Finlay made ‘serious error’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Qld youth crime 'doesn't justify' rights override

Queensland's Human Rights Commission, Law Society and Bar Association have major concerns with proposed laws targeting children who commit crimes.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Queensland human rights commissioner says police must watch for vigilante activity

Police have repeatedly warned against vigilantism but there are growing concerns that recent heightened debate might increase risk

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023

The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education – but there are ways to level the playing field

This year’s perennial back-to-school uniform discussion happens during a cost of living crisis. And we already know that the upfront and maintenance costs of school uniforms are a stress for families on lower incomes, in New Zealand and globally across rich and poor countries alike.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023