The covid-19 pandemic has forced governments to juggle human rights and public health as never before.
Tag: human-rights
Prisons become a new $3.8bn building boom
7000 new beds to cope with record numbers.
Tributes flow for Malcolm Fraser
Passing of champion of multiculturalism and human rights mourned.
Legislation to face human rights test
Australian Government policies and their compatibility with international human rights obligations will come under scrutiny, Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, has announced. The Government has introduced legislation to establish a new Joint Parliamentary Committee…
Human Rights Commissioner welcomes independent national security monitor
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Government's commitment to appoint an independent national security monitor. Human Rights Commissioner, Cathy Branson, said the passage of the Independent National Security…
Deadline on human rights medal nominations
By Staff Writer Organised by the Australian Human Rights Commission for more than a decade, the Australian Human Rights Medals and Awards recognise the efforts of individuals and organisations to…
Nominations open for human rights awards
By Staff Writer The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for nominations for this year’s Human Rights Medals and Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who have made outstanding …