What a privilege it’s been to connect with human rights colleagues from the diversity of countries in our region. Seen here with colleagues from Papua New Guinea’s Department of Justice and Attorney General, and Taiwan’s National Human Rights Commission.

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Did you know? People who report speaking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language are on the rise. Speakers have increased from nearly 64,000 in 2016, to nearly 77,000 in 2021.

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On this day in 1993, Mick Dodson AM officially began his term as the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.

Six Commissioners have been appointed over the past 31 years. Katie Kiss commenced earlier this month, the second woman to hold the role.

An inspection report has been released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission into the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre, raising serious concerns over safety conditions and the level of care for detainees and staff.

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Can more rights make less wrongs? Can we help future-proof justice with an Australian Human Rights Act? Secure your spot at the futuristic panel show Rights on Time, Thursday 6 June 2024 at loom.ly/YqKBqzw

Have your say on accessible housing guidelines for people with disability in Australia.

We want to hear from stakeholders with relevant expertise and lived experience. Make a submission and register for the relevant online consultation session at loom.ly/ZBUB4-k

Full program for the Free + Equal Conference now available! Take advantage of our Early Bird offer, valid until ANZAC Day, Thur 25 April. Book now at loom.ly/YqKBqzw #AusHumanRights #humanrights

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman has urged communities to embrace compassion and reject division, following the Sydney stabbing attacks.

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We invite those in our network from negatively racialised backgrounds to complete the @FECCA community survey and help contribute to Australia’s first National Anti-Racism Framework.

Complete the survey here: loom.ly/aE7QNfE

We're looking for young people to join a Youth Advisory Group for a new study - On Your Terms: Youth survey on consent and s*x ed.
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Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Anna Cody, has welcomed the Federal Court ruling in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial against Network Ten, saying it dispelled damaging myths about rape and consent.

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Are you passionate about promoting and protecting human rights?

We're looking to fill a range of positions at the Commission. Job descriptions and how to apply: loom.ly/TPkstjM

Travel through time with Adam Spencer and 7 panellists, including Waleed Aly, Michael Kirby AC and Jennifer Robinson, as they debate future human rights dilemmas at the Rights On Time panel show 6 June. Tickets at freeandequal.com.au

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Last chance to get your Earlybird ticket to this year's premier human rights event, the Free + Equal Conference in Sydney on 6 & 7 June.
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Announcing new speakers for the Free + Equal Conference on 6 and 7 June including eminent lawyers and academics + advocates for First Nations and disability rights

Earlybird tickets at freeandequal.com.au
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The Australian Human Rights Commission, in partnership with Intopia, is updating its Guideline on the draft Digital Accessibility (previously the Web Advisory Notes. Make a submission by 27 April 2024 at loom.ly/fA7H2Zo

The Hon Michael Kirby will join the line-up for the Rights On Time panel show on 6 June teaming up with Waleed Aly, Jennifer Robinson, Nazeem Hussain, Adam Spencer to save the hypothetical future from rights gone wrong.
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We welcome Australia's new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, who commences in the role today.

Commissioner Kiss is a proud Kaanju & Birri/Widi woman who grew up on the lands of the Darumbal People.

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We welcome Australia's new Age Discrimination Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM, who commences in the role today.

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