The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice and National Children’s Commissioners have criticised the failure of leadership by the Commonwealth, states and territories to incorporate human rights standards into domestic law.   Read more: loom.ly/I0e7PIU

Our new report on Australia’s child justice approach calls for transformational change that puts child wellbeing first and addresses the root causes of offending by children. Read the full report and its recommendations: loom.ly/_A_P0PU #AusHumanRights

In response to the Qld Government's Community Safety Act passed yesterday, Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds said the ‘tough on crime’ approach does not improve public safety and that we need to 'Help way earlier' loom.ly/d_2OEQY #childwellbeing #childjustice

A new report on Australia’s native title system centres the voices of First Nations women and calls for significant reform. loom.ly/3CcWScw #AusHumanRights

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald and Dr Marlene Krasovitsky, spokesperson for the EveryAGE Counts Campaign, will address the National Press Club on Wednesday 25 September. Book your tickets at loom.ly/NkowUNM #AusHumanRights #agediscrimination

We spoke with 150 young people and children, their families and a range of stakeholders who told us that prioritising child wellbeing and safety would help keep children away from the criminal justice system. loom.ly/AWldTLk #AusHumanRights

Earlier this year, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody met with former Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell (right) and Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston (left). They celebrated 10 years of collaborative culture work. #AusHumanRights #Defence

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess has broadly supported a series of federal reforms to improve the aviation sector, but warned it may not fully address the discrimination and mistreatment of people with disability. Read more: loom.ly/ghoyjD8

Commissioner Hollonds will deliver a National Press Club address on Wednesday 2 October on how Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing. Book your tickets to the Canberra event at loom.ly/Ctq-8jw #AusHumanRights #ChildJustice #ChildWellbeing

In the second instalment of our 'Let's Talk Ageing' interview series, we hear from advocate Val Fells OAM. The 95-year-old says getting older means “that the time to advocate for improvements in the aged care system is getting shorter”. Read more: loom.ly/R7CDr9g

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the decision to renege on a commitment to have LGBTIQA+-related questions and topics in the 2026 Census. Read more: loom.ly/IckYT1g #aushumanrights #census #diversepopulation

Our new report recommends setting up a National Taskforce to reform child justice systems. Kids should get the help they need much earlier so they don’t get involved with crime. This would make communities safer for everyone. loom.ly/AWldTLk #AusHumanRights

ICYMI: Recently, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Mr. Giridharan Sivaraman, delivered an impactful address at Deakin University as part of the 2024 UNESCO Oration. Check out our latest resource here: shorturl.at/YiyM2

"Wear it Purple Day is a great opportunity to show up for LGBTQIA+ children & young people & support them to take pride in who they are. All young people, regardless of sexuality, sex or gender identity, have the right to non-discrimination, respect & equality," Anne Hollonds

Commissioner Cody has welcomed the Government's response to change their decision and commit to including LGBTQIA+ Australians in the 2026 Census. She said the data will help address health disparities experienced by these communities. loom.ly/jQJnl1M #AusHumanRights

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, National Children's Commissioner, and Human Rights Commissioner have expressed their sadness and disappointment following the death yesterday of a First Nations teenager. Full release: loom.ly/xfx7EHs

National child justice reform will take time, but governments can make small changes now to improve child wellbeing and safety. Read the full report ‘Help way earlier!’ How Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing - loom.ly/_A_P0PU

Launching National Child Protection Week this week, Commissioner Hollonds made an urgent plea to the Prime Minister to make child wellbeing a priority for National Cabinet. loom.ly/KNKh8Pk #childjustice #childwellbeing #AusHumanRights

National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds has today penned an opinion piece in The Guardian, calling out the latest setbacks in Australia for child rights and urging National Cabinet to make child wellbeing a priority. #AusHumanRights #HelpWayEarlier loom.ly/T7ZFYqc

The media have a responsibility to report the truth about child justice – governments need to help children way earlier. Prioritising child wellbeing and safety would help keep children away from the criminal justice system and make the community safer. loom.ly/_A_P0PU