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New Human Rights Commission President

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Many Australians believe that the Human Rights Commission, especially as it was operated by Gillian Triggs, should be abolished. The likelihood of that happening is pretty much zero while we have the same old political dross lining up at each election. Our current Prime Minister has publicly shown his contempt for freedom as it doesn't "provide a single job".

The faux conservative Coalition mostly fails to select conservatives to public positions - the people they usually appoint could have just as easily been Labor choices - so while Labor is rarely in government, "it, or its acolytes, are always in power".

As Spectator Australia points out: although the Coalition has been in government since 2013, it has been "entirely ineffectual in arresting the leftward slide of the country and its key institutions".

But now, Spectator is enthusiastic about this week’s appointment of a new Commission President, Lorraine Finlay, whose values indicate she is a Bettina Arndt type.

Ms. Finlay could be a good prospect because she has been roundly criticised by Shadow Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus, and "the unacceptably politicised Australian of the Year", Grace Tame.

However, Spectator does point out that other commissioners who are still there are "all of the Left", and will continue to act as "high-paid advocates and commentators against the interests of mainstream Australians". So, is the enthusiasm warranted?
Posted by ttbn, Saturday, 11 September 2021 5:07:41 PM
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I think that Bettina Arndt is (currently at least) a force for good- but her views have changed over time from memory. I'm unsure of her position on feminism- and the role of the sexes in society.
Posted by Canem Malum, Saturday, 11 September 2021 7:53:06 PM
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CM,

Here Bettina Arndt, a person we know, merely serves as a pointer to what we might be able to expect from a person we don’t yet know, and how different the Commission might be under her presidency.
Posted by ttbn, Sunday, 12 September 2021 8:56:17 AM
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Thanks ttbn
Posted by Canem Malum, Sunday, 12 September 2021 9:31:34 AM
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To paraphrase Aristotle:

Anybody can be critical
That is easy
But to be critical
of the right person
And to the right degree
And at the right time
And for the right purpose
And in the right way
That is not within
Everybody's power
And is not easy
Posted by Foxy, Sunday, 12 September 2021 10:12:37 AM
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Australians are currently being subjected to hitherto unprecedented control over, and incursions into, our lives by the state. We have been subjected to a seemingly inexhaustible and constantly changing supply of confusing, dehumanising and arbitrary edicts which are daily issued by a cabal of unelected health bureaucrats and their politician handlers. Our police forces have successfully cowed the citizenry into unquestioning obedience. Even more remarkable has been the willingness of many to become accessories to this political overreach by ‘ratting out’ our friends, families and
Posted by ttbn, Sunday, 12 September 2021 10:45:49 AM
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It's our politicians who are to blame.
Medical experts can give advice but it
should be up to the politicians to make
the final decisions on the actions to be taken.

That is what they are supposed to do. That is their
job - to weigh up all the advice and then decide
which course of action is to be taken. And that
unfortunately - is something that not all of them
are willing and able to do.
Posted by Foxy, Sunday, 12 September 2021 11:03:32 AM
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Agreed. It's politicians who have the via the voters who grant them the power. We voters need more say in who gets nominated. Short of everyone joining a political party (yuck!) I don't see how that can be done. An extra layer voting to choose one person from several nominees? Can't see that that being popular with apolitical Australians who think they have more important things to do.
Posted by ttbn, Sunday, 12 September 2021 2:45:39 PM
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Regarding Lorraine Finlay's appointment as the new
Human Rights Commissioner?

I guess there will always be criticisms of every
appointment, especially in this case of one of the
highest legal positions in Australia at a salary
of $400,000 a year, five year appointment.

Also the fact that she was appointed without an open
selection process and her history on issues that she may
now be asked to advocate for has raised eyebrows.

Even Australia's top legal body has questioned her
appointment.

Still, on the positive side - her background is impeccable.
And one can only hope that she does believe in the letter
of the law. She should be given the chance to do her job.
Posted by Foxy, Monday, 13 September 2021 11:13:51 AM
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Her profile looks impressive:
http://profiles.murdoch.edu.au/myprofile/lorraine-finlay/
Posted by Josephus, Monday, 13 September 2021 12:55:20 PM
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Hi Josephus,

I certainly was impressed.
Posted by Foxy, Monday, 13 September 2021 1:04:57 PM
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Could not be worse than Gillian Triggs.
Posted by shadowminister, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 5:31:00 AM
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shadow minster,

She could definitely be worse. But here's hoping
that as someone with her impeccable background
and qualifications and experience she will be capable
and fair in applying the rule of law in all circumstances.
That's all we can ask. And hopefully we shall get it.

As I stated earlier - give her a chance. And she will
prove her critics right or wrong.
Posted by Foxy, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 9:50:36 AM
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I don't why they call it Human Rights Commission. Anything but Whites Commission would be more to the point going by their past arguments.
Posted by individual, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 11:54:38 AM
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Individual,

I think because they don't colour code the cases.
They are supposed to be colour-blind - and treat
everyone equally - as human beings - hence the name
Human Rights in the title.
Posted by Foxy, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 1:33:05 PM
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ttbn- I guess if it is as we expect we should prepare for a fight with the woke. As they won't give up their gains easily- no matter how dangerous they are.
Posted by Canem Malum, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 1:33:26 PM
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they don't colour code the cases
Foxy,
That's precisely how they hide their anti-white agenda by stating they're colour blind.
Just like the greater part of racists always play the victim card to avert displaying their racism !
Posted by individual, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 4:20:56 PM
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individual,

You sound like you could use a hug.
Posted by Foxy, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 4:28:35 PM
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"Many Australians believe that the Human Rights Commission ... should be abolished".

Really?
Who and why?

Triggs has been gone for years but she did manage to embarrass the government and failed to comply with their wishes. I suppose they didn't like the idea of the HREOC being independent and potentially critical of their policies so "shooting the messenger" was the standard procedure.
Posted by rache, Wednesday, 15 September 2021 1:08:43 AM
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Posted by rache
"Many Australians believe that the Human Rights Commission ... should be abolished".

Really?
Who and why?

Answer- Men and British Australians would be two groups- perhaps because the HRC/ EOC/ UNHRC undermines their franchise and they perceive it also undermines stability- including that of the family- perhaps women care more about their power than family and cultural integrity. As Stiglitz says- no one will support policies against their interest.
Posted by Canem Malum, Wednesday, 15 September 2021 10:32:45 AM
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