Key areas of focus: Age Discrimination Commissioner

The Australian Human Rights Commission, through the Age Discrimination Commissioner, works with governments, the private sector and civil society to advocate for human rights to be considered in laws and policy-making. 

The Age Discrimination Commissioner also raises awareness of human rights issues in Australia through media and public engagement and provides advice to government by making submissions to parliamentary inquiries.  

The priority issues for the Commissioner are: 

• Ensuring positive workplace experiences for mature and older workers. 
• Enhancing the rights of older people to live free from abuse and mistreatment. 
• Reducing ageism, particularly in key social sectors such as health and aged care. 
• Strengthening national and international human rights frameworks for people of all ages.  
• Promoting the rights of First Nations and culturally diverse people as they age.