The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has bid farewell to the outgoing Sex Discrimination,

 Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, who has completed her term after serving in the position for five years. Jenkins has been a strong advocate for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion during her tenure and has left a lasting impact on the Australian community.

Jenkins was appointed as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner in 2016 and was responsible for promoting gender equality and preventing discrimination on the basis of sex or gender identity. During her term, she led several important initiatives, including the landmark National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces, which brought attention to the pervasive issue of workplace sexual harassment and its impact on women's rights and safety.

Jenkins also played a key role in advocating for the introduction of the Women's Economic Security Package, which was aimed at improving women's economic security and reducing gender inequality in the workplace. She was a strong advocate for gender pay equity and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the gender pay gap and its impact on women's economic security and wellbeing.

In addition to her work on gender equality, Jenkins was also instrumental in promoting diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces. She launched the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign, which aimed to combat racism and promote cultural diversity and inclusivity. She also championed the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community, and was a vocal advocate for marriage equality.

As Jenkins steps down from her role, the AHRC has paid tribute to her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing human rights in Australia. AHRC President, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher, has praised Jenkins for her "courage, dedication, and compassion" and for the "profound impact" she has had on Australian society.