Public service lawyers must defend truth: Gillian Triggs by Stephen Easton | 0 comments 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.
Gillian Triggs to headline Power to Persuade symposium after AHRC term expires by The Mandarin | 0 comments 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.
Verona Burgess: staying cool in Canberra by Verona Burgess | 1 comment 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.
Triggs: public servants should know human rights obligations by David Donaldson | 0 comments 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.
Whistleblowers pay a high price for embarrassing the government by Denis Muller | 2 comments 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.
End of discrimination against unwed employees? by Harley Dennett | 0 comments 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.
Brandis refills human rights body—demands outcomes, less rhetoric by Harley Dennett | 0 comments 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.
Wanted: disability commissioner, under big freedom umbrella by Harley Dennett | 0 comments 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.
Tim Wilson quits, will the Human Rights Commission shrink again? by David Donaldson | 0 comments 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?
New sex discrimination commissioner eyes fresh approach by David Donaldson | 0 comments 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.
Six months with a part-time sex discrimination commissioner by Stephen Easton | 0 comments 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.
Tim Soutphommasane: vilification of Adam Goodes damages everyone by Tim Soutphommasane | 1 comment 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.
Thousands of senior officials swept into expenses review by Harley Dennett | 0 comments Bronwyn Bishop may have the last laugh at the expense of senior public servants she once terrorised over use of taxpayer's money. The entitlements review announced on the weekend will look at bringing statutory officials into the same system with independent oversight of their travel and personal expenses.
Public servants need to help tackle racism: Soutphommasane by David Donaldson | 0 comments Ahead of his speech at the National Press Club, Tim Soutphommasane says those with influence "should be particularly vigilant" in responding to racism.
Reinvest digital savings to plug the accessibility gap by Philippa Nicole Barr | 0 comments Australians' lives are becoming ever more digital, and government is increasingly recognising that shift. But not everyone is connected to the internet in Australia so how do we make sure any growth is equalled by ability to use and navigate services online?
