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Latest updates
All media updatesImpacts of parental immigration detention and deportation on children and young people revealed in new national report
Children and youth rights
Media Release
8 July 2026
Australian Human Rights Commission disappointed with Australian Government’s response to major human rights review of Australia
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Media Release
2 July 2026
Commissioner calls on Government to publicly address human rights concerns over NDIS changes
Disability rights
Media Release
1 July 2026
