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Rights and Freedoms
22 April 2021Media ReleaseGreater scrutiny of emergency powers needed
The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for greater accountability to be embedded in laws that extend the Commonwealth’s power in the event of national emergencies. In its submission to a Senate inquiry examining the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020, the Commission recommended five changes to legislation that was enacted by parliament in 2020. Human Rights Commissioner… -
Disability Rights
5 September 2024Webpage
Join the IncludeAbility Ambassador or Expert Advisory Group
The IncludeAbility team are looking for people to join our Ambassador and Expert Advisory Group -
Race Discrimination
16 March 2021Media ReleaseNational Anti-Racism Framework plan launched
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan has launched a plan to establish a National Anti-Racism Framework and has called on the Federal Government to support and implement it. Commissioner Tan released a concept paper detailing key components that need to be included in the Framework and will soon commence a series of roundtables with peak anti-racism organisations to progress… -
Children's Rights
19 April 2021Media ReleaseGovernments must prioritise raising the age
National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar AO have urged all Australian governments to raise the age of criminal responsibility as a matter of priority. A report commissioned by a meeting of Attorneys-General in July last year recommended that all jurisdictions raise the age and ensure younger teenagers… -
Complaint Information Service29 January 2019Webpage
The complaint process for complaints about sex, race, disability and age discrimination
View the complaint process to the Australian Human Rights Commission for complaints about sex, race, disability and age discrimination. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007 - Acknowledgements
The position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner was established within the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in 1993 to carry out the following functions: -
Commission – General
23 September 2014WebpagePayment Cancelled
The transaction has been cancelled. If you wish to purchase Human Rights Awards 2014 tickets you will need to resubmit your form. If you have any queries you can also contact the Human Rights Awards team. Phone 02 9284 9779Fax 02 9284 9611Email hrawards@humanrights.gov.au Go to Ticket Order Form -
Commission – General
28 November 2017Webpage
Submission FAQ
Submissions will open shortly. Please register your interest here so that we can notify you when this occurs and keep checking the website and our social media for further information. What is the closing date for submissions? Submissions close on (to be determined) If you would like to contact us about an extension of time, please email wiyiyaniuthangani@humanrights.gov.au. Do I have to be… -
Commission – General
21 October 2013Webpage
Tickets
The Awards Tickets Tickets include cocktails and canapes, entertainment and the chance to learn about amazing efforts being made around the country to protect and promote human rights. Attending the event also provides you with the unique opportunity to network with leading human rights advocates, senior government officials and community organisations. If you have any questions, please… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints information for young people
You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to help you deal with your… -
Children's Rights
7 April 2013Project
Discrimination: Don't cop it!
Discrimination. Don't cop it! You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Employment and Disability: Guide to the Inquiry
Disability is a normal part of life. Anyone in the community might experience a disability at some stage of their life - men and women, young and old, city and country dwellers. In fact, almost 20% of Australians - 3.96 million - have some sort of disability. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints - Charter of Service
Charter of Service Australian Human Rights Commission National Information Service • Investigation and Conciliation Service Download in Word (133.92 KB) Download in PDF (121.12KB) Table of contents What we do Our service commitment How you can help us Compliments and general suggestions for improvement Raising concerns about our service Our contact information What we do The Australian Human… -
14 December 2012Book page
Telecommunications Access Project Discussion Paper: Call for Expressions of Interest
Further assistance regarding this project may be obtained from: Mr Bruce Maguire - Disability Rights Unit Phone: 02 9284 9613 TTY: 1800 620 241 E-mail: brucemaguire@humanrights.gov.au -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Know your rights about disability discrimination and harassment
Disability discrimination is when a person with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstances. -
14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Resource sheet 5 - human rights education
Federal system : a political system in which governmental power is shared between a central or federal government having power over the whole country, and regional governments having power over their respective regions. The Australian federal system consists of the division of powers between the Commonwealth parliament and the State parliaments, as set out in the Commonwealth Constitution. -
Complaint Information Service7 May 2019Webpage
Conciliation – how it works
Many complaints that the Australian Human Rights Commission receives are resolved through conciliation. Conciliation is an informal, flexible approach to resolving complaints – matters can be settled by an exchange of letters, a telephone negotiation between the Commission and the people involved, a telephone conciliation conference or a face to face conciliation conference. We will discuss… -
Disability Rights
8 April 2013Publication
Know your rights: Disability discrimination
Disability discrimination is when a person with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstances. -
Commission – General
9 May 2019Webpage
Accessibility
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." - Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 4
Initial inquiries about access to Commission documents should be directed to the Freedom of Information Officer by either telephoning (02) 9284 9600 or by writing to: