Lorraine Finlay | Human Rights Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission

Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Dr. Lorraine Finlay is the Human Rights Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission. In this role Lorraine leads the work of the Commission in areas including modern slavery, asylum seekers and refugees, business & human rights, and technology & human rights. Prior to joining the Commission, Lorraine has worked as a lawyer and academic specializing in human rights and public law. She holds a PhD in Law from the Universit of Queensland and a dual Masters in Law from New York University and the National University of Singapore, where she studied as a Singapura Scholar. Her past roles have included working as the Senior Human Trafficking Specialist with the Australian Mission to ASEAN, an academic at Murdoch University, and a State Prosecutor with the WA DPP.

Appearances:



Day 2 @ 11:20

Identity at the border: How will technology enhance border protection techniques?

  • Explore how technology enhances identity verification and strengthens security at ports and border crossings.
  • Discuss the role of biometrics, digital credentials, and automation in streamlining immigration and customs processes.
  • Examine strategies to balance border security with efficiency and traveller convenience.
  • Gain insights from U.S. and international leaders on the challenges and innovations shaping border management.

Day 2 @ 15:30

Trust and Safety panel

  • Address online threats like fraud and identity theft in digital identity systems.
  • Balance user privacy with platform security in digital identity and fraud prevention.
  • Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance identity verification and content moderation.
  • Create transparent and accountable systems for identity verification and content moderation.
  • Collaborate with industry, law enforcement, and regulators to maintain a trusted digital identity ecosystem.
  • Discuss developments in age verification software.
last published: 29/Apr/25 15:35 GMT

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