Qld probes begging, public drunkenness law As Queensland probes decriminalising public drunkenness and other low level offences, there are concerns the behaviour may instead attract more serious charges. AAP · Aug 29, 2022
Sydney's Club 77 cracks down on harassment, including staring and unwanted attention Club 77 says it will have a designated safety officer on duty to protect patrons from unwanted attention, including leering, which the Human Rights Commission defines as a form of sexual harassment. ABC News · Aug 26, 2022
Gymnastics Australia asked child athletes who reported abuse to sign gag orders before meetings Gymnastics Australia letter says complainants and families must sign non-disclosure agreement for restorative justice process The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022
People planning for pregnancy overcharged, discriminated against, obsetricians' group claims A national obstetricians' group wants the Human Rights Commission to intervene so people are no longer charged the highest rate for pregnancy care. ABC News · Aug 4, 2022
Passenger kept from boarding after Jetstar’s refusal to assist with wheelchair makes discrimination complaint Exclusive: Complaint lodged with human rights commission after man turned away at gate of Sydney airport flight The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022
HRC President Praises Saudi Arabia’s Success in Combating Human Trafficking President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons Dr. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 30, 2022
Two Highview College students of African descent excluded for not tying back their braids Two students of African heritage are barred from an independent regional Victorian high school for not tying up their braided hair, with their mother saying she will report the school to the Australian Human Rights Commission. ABC News · Jul 28, 2022
NEET exam turns into humiliating experience for women, girl candidates at a Kerala college Young women and girls who appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test were forced to remove part of their undergarments to be allowed to write the exam The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022
More private schools denounce homosexuality, diverse gender identity in enrolment contracts The schools are part of the Christian Community Ministries and have been accused by human rights lawyers of exposing students to potential discrimination, after enrolment forms demanded prospective families support beliefs denouncing homosexuality and diverse gender identity. ABC News · Jul 11, 2022
‘Racism: It Stops with Me’ campaign funded by disaffected former Collingwood football club sponsor Insurance firm redirected funding from club to Australian Human Rights Commission campaign after racism claims The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2022
Discrimination Complaints Have Been Launched Over Citipointe College’s Fkd Anti-LGBTQIA+ Contract Five complaints have been launched with Queensland's Human Rights Commission. Pedestrian.tv · May 26, 2022
Citipointe college referred to Human Rights Commission over withdrawn student enrolment contracts Queensland school says it has now abandoned anti-gay and anti-trans contracts and ‘statement of faith’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
Citipointe referred to Queensland HRC Parents and ex-students of Citipointe Christian College will file complaints with Queensland's Human Rights Commission over the school's enrolment contracts. AAP · May 26, 2022
Railway ticket examiners seek better restroom facilities They plan to approach Human Rights Commission raising the demand The Hindu · May 22, 2022
Reuters · May 16, 2022 Taliban dissolve Afghanistan's Human Rights Commission, other key bodies Taliban authorities in Afghanistan dissolved five key departments of the former U.S.-backed government, including the country's Human Rights Commission, deeming them unnecessary in the face of a financial crunch, an official said on Monday.
Salon · Apr 27, 2022 James Gunn defends Star-Lord Chris Pratt The endless cycle of famous men not really being canceled continues
The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2022 Unions and law groups push to scrap Queensland clause allowing religious bodies to sack openly LGBTQ+ people Organisations call for reforming controversial religious exemptions to anti-discrimination laws
ABC News · Apr 7, 2022 Australian Human Rights Commission warned by global body to improve independence of appointments The Australian Human Rights Commission risks being stripped of its accreditation as an "A-status" institution, with the global standards body raising concerns about the selection of commissioners.
AAP · Mar 13, 2022 Qld virus laws 'no longer fit for purpose' Queensland's Human Rights Commission has questioned the powers needed to manage the pandemic as the state shifts into a living with COVID-19 phase.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 ANU cites awareness of online reporting system as reason for jump in sexual misconduct disclosures The number of sexual misconduct disclosures at the ANU increased by almost 50 per cent last year, but the university cites better awareness of an online reporting tool, rather than an increased number of assaults, as the reason for the significant jump.
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022 Top Tory ready to quit over Boris Johnson's failure to take human rights seriously Long-standing deputy chair of the party’s Human Rights Commission Benedict Rogers is furious Boris Johnson has refused to appoint a new chairman since the post became vacant more than a year ago
AAP · Feb 18, 2022 Govt accused of racial discrimination A Palestinian-Australian man says the federal government is racially discriminating against him in a complaint accepted by the Human Rights Commission.
AAP · Feb 1, 2022 Shock, distress at Bris college contract Qld ministers, the Lord Mayor and the Human Rights Commission have joined the chorus speaking out against a controversial Christian college contract.