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Australian Human Rights Commissioners outline the challenges and solutions for marginalised workers post-COVID

By Chris Woods

Editors' Picks

The Mandarin asks six commissioners at the Australian Human Rights Commission for their thoughts on what the new normal means for their respective groups, what…

Australian Human Rights Commission launches free age-inclusive workplace training program in NSW

By Chris Woods

News

The'Willing to Work' report made a whopping 56 recommendations broken into three key themes, including suggestions for broader education and training programs.

ABF defends Christmas Island reopening on Twitter, AHRC ‘deeply concerned’

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Australian Border Force has taken to social media to defend its decision to reopen the detention centre on Christmas Island after a number of media…

Australian Institute of Family Studies director named national children’s commissioner

By Shannon Jenkins

Community & Social

She replaces inaugural children's commissioner Megan Mitchell, who has served in the role for seven years.

Digital health agency launches My Health Record resource for children

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Digital Health Agency have paired up to design a resource which teaches school children about the My…

Council wins human rights award for refugee settlement

By Shannon Jenkins

Community & Social

A New South Wales council has been recognised for its work in settling refugees from Syria and northern Iraq in the region. The Armidale Regional…

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Why a 7% disability employment target for the APS really means a greater sense of inclusion and psychological safety

By Stephen Easton

Community & Social

When the Morrison government announced a 7% disability employment target for the Australian Public Service in May, it really meant that it aimed to have…

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Insights and analysis

Public servants tell harrowing tales of harassment after a mention in an FOI release. Their leaders want to shield them from the trolls, but anonymity comes with a price

By Stephen Easton

Features

The Australian government's guidelines for dealing with Freedom of Information requests help balance many of the competing interests that come with having a democratic, accountable…

Where are the women? A gender analysis of the APS Review

By Linda Colley & Sue Williamson

Australian Capital Territory

The biggest review of the Australian Public Service (APS) in 40 years is likely to herald significant changes, particularly for APS employees. As the APS…

Low number of people with disability in APS is raised at the UN

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Ben Gauntlett has expressed concern over the lack of people with disability employed in the Australian Public Service. Australia is currently ranked…

The government has released its draft religious discrimination bill. How will it work?

By Liam Elphick, Amy Maguire & Anja Hilkemeijer

Culture

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has released a draft package of religious freedom bills, including the much-anticipated Religious Discrimination Bill. These bills respond to earlier inquiries…

PM&C issues guide for handling child-related complaints and allegations

By Shannon Jenkins

Culture

The Department of the Prime Minster and Cabinet has published a guide for handling complaints involving children and “creating child safe cultures”. Prompted by the…

AHRC calls on Australian Muslims to complete survey that might help inform the delivery of public services to their communities

By Shannon Jenkins

Culture

The Australian Human Rights Commission is conducting a national survey as part of a wider project to share the stories of Australian Muslims. The online…

'We need to have some hard conversations': Rosalind Croucher on human rights reform

By Shannon Jenkins

Culture

The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission wants to "get above politics". Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM spoke to a crowd of lawyers, students,…

Language is the key to success of future referendums

By Shannon Jenkins

Culture

A panel at the 2019 Castan Centre human rights conference discussed gaining human rights through public opinion, in relation to the 2017 marriage equality plebiscite…