Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson has been at the heart of battles over press freedom and gender violence. She is sure of one thing:change is needed.
Sports presenter Jones has apologised to Djokovic and Serbian fans for “any disrespect”,while broadcaster Nine has bolstered security following a widespread backlash.
Significant concerns are held for children in contact with Australia’s youth justice system,including those held in custody in adult facilities in Queensland.
The legislation introduced on Thursday has been widely condemned,including by the United Nations committee tasked with monitoring the rights of children.
A Sydney teenager has filed a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission over the punishment he received for wearing a keffiyeh-patterned scarf to his graduation ceremony.
In Australia,the number of people living in modern-day slavery could fill the Gabba. So while the government’s appointment is welcome,on its own it’s not enough.
The research shows that at a leadership level in particular,engagement with harassment policies is lagging.
The Australian Human Rights Commission has been under siege from within and without as it struggles to take a neutral stance on the conflict in Gaza.
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney took a rare step in breaking with the government’s position,taking the revolt to six government MPs.
The company said it was “heartbroken” by the sexual assault allegations as it pleaded with staff and suppliers not to abandon them.