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Australian Human Rights Commission

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Australian Human Rights Commission

@AusHumanRights

The Australian Human Rights Commission, Australia's human rights watchdog. Media: humanrights.gov.au/about/media-co…

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Joined April 2009

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Lorraine Finlay
@lorrainejfinlay
Jan 20
Today marks 3 years since Australia’s deadline to implement its #OPCAT obligations. There’s been important progress in strengthening independent oversight of places of detention to prevent torture and ill-treatment - but key gaps remain. The @AusHumanRights 2022 Road Map to
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Jan 14
What rights for older Australians are often overlooked? In this episode of Let’s Talk Ageing, Australian Human Rights Commission President Hugh de Kretser joins Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald for a wide-ranging conversation about ageing and human rights.
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Jan 9
The Australian Government has announced the establishment of a Royal Commission following the antisemitic Bondi terror attack. This devastating event deeply affected the victims, their families, the Jewish community, first responders and the broader Australian public. The Royal
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 23, 2025
We will be taking a short break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Our office will be closed from 25 December, and we will be returning on 2 January 2025. If you need support: loom.ly/Lq9o6JE
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 23, 2025
Workplace sexual harassment is against the law. If someone is making you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, you can get help on our website: loom.ly/hNRnwrA
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 22, 2025
In the final episode of Let’s Talk Ageing for 2025, Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM sits down with Anna Bligh, former Queensland Premier and outgoing CEO of the Australian Banking Association, to talk financial elder abuse, the future of secure banking and
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 22, 2025
In the final episode of Let’s Talk Ageing for 2025, Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM sits down with Anna Bligh, former Queensland Premier and outgoing CEO of the Australian Banking Association, to talk financial elder abuse, the future of secure banking and
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 15, 2025
The Australian Human Rights Commission today extends its condolences to the victims and loved ones of yesterday’s horrific antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on the first day of Hanukkah. We are deeply saddened and horrified by the violent attack in Bondi during a Jewish
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Volker Türk
@volker_turk
Dec 14, 2025
I join @antonioguterres in condemning the horrible and hateful attack in Sydney against Jewish families celebrating Hannukah. My thoughts and heart are with the victims, their families and the Jewish community.
António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Dec 14, 2025
I am horrified and condemn today’s heinous deadly attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hannukah. My heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first day of Hannukah, a festival celebrating the miracle of peace and light vanquishing darkness.
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Dec 14, 2025
I am horrified and condemn today’s heinous deadly attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hannukah. My heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first day of Hannukah, a festival celebrating the miracle of peace and light vanquishing darkness.
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 12, 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Australian Human Rights Awards recipients announced tonight: 🥇Human Rights Medal - William Tilmouth (NT): For dedicating his life to reform, justice, opportunity and self-determination for First Peoples. 🏆Law Award - Elisabeth Armitage (NT): For
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 11, 2025
12 December 2025 will mark 2 years since the Commission’s positive duty regulatory function came into effect. In that time, we’ve worked to strengthen compliance by: ✅Undertaking inquiries and proactive monitoring and engagement with employers ✅Focusing resources in high-risk
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Australian Human Rights Commission
@AusHumanRights
Dec 11, 2025
Join us online for the Australian Human Rights Awards tomorrow night (Friday 12 December). The ceremony will be livestreamed via Zoom from 6.30pm AEDT. Celebrate outstanding contributions to human rights and hear the 2025 Human Rights Day Oration by Juliana Nkrumah AM. The
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