Technology and Human Rights
Learn more about how human rights-centred design and deployment must be at the heart of all technology.
Meet the Commissioner
Lorraine Finlay
Lorraine's most recent roles have been as the Senior Human Trafficking Specialist with the Australian Mission to ASEAN and as a law lecturer at Murdoch University. In her academic role, Lorraine has lectured in criminal law, constitutional law and international human rights, and has been recognised with several national and university awards for her teaching and research.
Before moving to academia, Lorraine worked as a State Prosecutor with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (WA) and as a Judges' Associate at the High Court of Australia. Lorraine holds a dual Masters in Law from New York University and the National University of Singapore.
Latest News
Privacy and Doxxing Reform Bill
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Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2024
Learn more about the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 and how it impacts human rights.
Guardrails for High-risk AI
Learn more about the need for an Australian Artificial Intelligence Act to better protect human rights