Speeches, statements and articles by Hugh de Kretser
Read the latest speeches, statements and articles by Commission President Hugh de Kretser.
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- He began his five-year term as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 30 July 2024, with a focus on advancing a national Human Rights Act and strengthening anti-discrimination protections.[1][5]
- Prior to leading the Commission, he was the CEO of the Yoorrook Justice Commission in Victoria, a landmark truth-telling process for First Nations communities.[5][1]
- He has also held roles with the Human Rights Law Centre, the Victorian Law Reform Commission, and the Sentencing Advisory Council, among others.[3][6][1]
- Public-facing materials indicate ongoing engagement with human rights issues in Australia, including speeches and statements available through the Commission’s site and related media coverage.[9][10]
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