UN rights body strikes back at Abbott Government

A UN human rights body has reprimanded the Abbott government over its treatment of the Human Rights Commission President.

Australian Human Rights Commission president Professor Gillian Triggs

A United Nations human rights body has reprimanded the Abbott government over its treatment of the Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs.

It's written to the Prime Minister telling him the public attacks have harmed her professional integrity and have undermined the independence of the commission.

Greg Dyett has the details.

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