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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced the appointment of a “dedicated and effective advocate for positive change” as the new president of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Mr Dreyfus said the appointment of Hugh de Kretser followed an open merit selection process.

Mr de Krester will replace Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher, who departs the Commission at the end of July after her seven-year term as president ends.

The outgoing president praised the appointment of her successor.

“On behalf of commissioners and staff, I am delighted to welcome Mr de Kretser to the Commission,” she said.

“For over 20 years, he has been a dedicated and effective advocate for positive change for people and communities whose human rights are at risk.

“I look forward to handing the baton to Mr de Kretser as he takes