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Ahead of the 2025 federal election the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role.

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Policy and Guidelines for Appointments to the Australian Human Rights Commission

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The guidelines provide further detail on the appointment processes for the president and commissioners to the Australian Human Rights Commission and complement the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Act 2022. The Act legislates merit-based and publicly advertised appointment processes for the president and commissioners to the commission.