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This month, the Australian Human Rights Commission unveiled their report titled Collateral Damage, examining human rights amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from over 5,000 individual accounts, this document serves as …
AHRC Reports on Human Rights Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic Read More
On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Australian Human Rights Commission, led by President Hugh de Kretser, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman, and Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay, has …
Australia’s Human Rights Commission Recognises International Day to Combat Islamophobia Read More
Five years post-COVID-19, the journey of our lives transformed dramatically, especially for those on the front lines of family stresses, such as Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay, who faced the …
Five Years Since COVID-19: Lessons on Human Rights and Emergency Responses Read More
A recent Human Rights Commission report has raised alarm bells regarding Australia’s response to the Covid pandemic, labelling it a failure to safeguard human rights. The evaluation encompassed the experiences …
Human Rights Commission Unveils Disturbing Truths About Australia’s Covid Response Read More
A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission assesses Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing significant gaps in protecting human rights during emergencies. Titled “Collateral Damage,” it highlights …
Learning from COVID-19: Prioritising Human Rights in Australia’s Emergency Response Read More
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised significant concerns about a recent decision to resettle three members of the NZYQ cohort in Nauru. In a letter to Home Affairs Minister Tony …
Human Rights Commissioner Demands Clarity on Nauru Resettlement for NZYQ Cohort Read More
Australia’s Deteriorating Child RightsThe Australian government faced growing accusations of violating children’s rights within the criminal justice system in 2024. Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2025 highlighted alarming practices, such …
Australia’s Alarming Reversal on Children’s Rights in 2024 Read More
Declining Protection of Children’s Rights in AustraliaIn a stark revelation, Human Rights Watch’s “World Report 2025” highlights significant violations against children in Australia’s criminal justice system. The report notes that …
Australia’s Troubling Decline in Children’s Rights and Human Rights Protections Read More
The findings from the Australian Human Rights Commission highlight a distressing reality for women in immigration detention, where their rights and wellbeing are often marginally recognized, leading to increased risks …
Urgent Reform Needed as Women in Immigration Detention Face Violence and Neglect Read More