"We have a government that's ideologically opposed to human rights": Triggs

Fran Kelly; Gillian Triggs

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"We have a government that's ideologically opposed to human rights": Triggs

26 Jul 2017

Fran Kelly,

Gillian Triggs

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RN Breakfast

Human rights Australia

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"We have a government that's ideologically opposed to human rights": Triggs

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One of the most polarising figures in Australian public life takes her leave today. Gillian Triggs, President of the Human Rights Commission, retires after five controversial years as Australia's human rights protector.

Her term marked by an often acrimonious relationship with the Coalition Government and hostile coverage among sections of the media.

Gillian Triggs joins Fran Kelly in the Breakfast studio.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2017

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26 Jul 2017

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