New Human Rights Commission leaders appointed

Summarised by Centrist

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced new leadership for the Human Rights Commission, appointing Dr Stephen Rainbow as chief commissioner, Dr Gail Pacheco as equal employment opportunities commissioner, and Dr Melissa Derby as race relations commissioner.

Rainbow and Derby’s past comments on LGBTQ and race issues have raised controversy, with Derby notably questioning systemic racism and supporting free speech debates.

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