Australian Human Rights Commission

Statement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda: Changing the conversation
Like most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, I am heartbroken that the events of last week have caused distress and division amongst our people.
Historic decision leads Australia a step closer to making equal remuneration for women a reality
Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, has welcomed the decision by Fair Work Australia to award more than 200,000 social and community services sector workers, pay-rises of between 19 and 41 per cent.
Constitutional recognition is a chance to shape a better future for us all
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the release today of the Report from the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Marlon Noble will only be truly free when his name is cleared
Marlon Noble’s release after 10 years behind bars without a trial has been welcomed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes.
Leading Australians recognised in Australia’s annual Human Rights Awards
Ron Merkel QC from Victoria has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Human Rights Medal at the Australian Human Rights Commission’s annual Human Rights Awards in Sydney today.