The inaugural finalists, recognised by the Australian Human Rights Commission for contributing to human rights aims, cover the work of three state government programs and one local government program. Read More
For the first time in its 31 years, the 2018 human rights awards will include a government category. Read More
As the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians shows signs of widening, urgent action is needed to address our national shame say the co-chairs of the Close The Gap Campaign. Read More
Public servants must be “eternally vigilant in maintaining their tradition of frank and fearless advice based on evidence” in the post-truth era, according to former Australian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs. Read More
Many will be eager to hear Gillian Triggs' side of the controversial efforts by the then-Abbott government to delegitimise both her and the commission following the AHRC report into children in immigration detention facilities. Read More
It is time for public servants to stop trying to be cool. Verona Burgess explores the question of just how "public" officials should be and the lessons from watching some of Canberra's best. Read More
Public servants should at least be aware of the human rights treaties to which Australia is party and the obligations they entail, says Gillian Triggs — and many do want to know how to do their jobs better. Read More
OPINION: The law that enables the AFP to go after whistleblowers and journalists contains no public-interest defence. That needs to be fixed, but the next government must also prioritise changing the "craven culture" of the AFP. Read More
FEATURE: Defence takes a big step in its commitment to support a contemporary and diverse workforce. But across government de facto couple discrimination is so insidious even the Human Rights Commission can miss it. Read More
The government has restored the AHRC's ranks with advocates for human rights, age and disability rights, but still doesn't like its focus on minorities instead of political liberties. Read More
A job advertisement published by the federal Attorney-General invites more questions than answers, reigniting the debate about the need for a dedicated disability discrimination commissioner. Read More
Tim Wilson is stepping down as freedom champion. How long will Attorney General George Brandis wait to replace Australia's most divisive human rights commissioner — if at all? Read More
Kate Jenkins, herself a lawyer, thinks the fight against gender discrimination has been "quite legalistic". She wants to focus on four strategic areas: sport, workplaces, education and the media. Read More
By the time the long search for a new permanent full-time sex discrimination commissioner is complete, the role will have been vacant for almost six months. Read More
Adam Goodes has been a public figure not afraid of challenging prejudice; not afraid of asking questions about Australian history and society. He has done it in ways that have made some people feel uncomfortable, writes race discrimination commissioner Tim Soutphommasane. Read More
