Race Discrimination
Anti-Asian Racism Resources
Explore the Commission's anti-racism resources addressing settler colonialism, systemic racism, and anti-Asian racism in Australia, featuring expert insights and community-led solutions.
Projects
Race Discrimination
Age Discrimination
Planning ahead
Future planning empowers older people to have choice and control over their senior years and provides peace of mind for them and their loved ones.
Age Discrimination
Positive ageing
Having positive beliefs about ageing has been shown to be associated with better physical health, psychological wellbeing, increased longevity, and reduced dementia risk among older people.
Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment
The right to work is a fundamental human right, but one that far too many older people in Australia do not enjoy.
Age Discrimination
Elder abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse.
Employers
Upholding the rights of older workers
With support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, the Commission has developed an online training package on Upholding the rights of older workers. Access to this online training package is free of charge.
Rights and Freedoms
Free and Equal Conference
The Free and Equal conference was the centrepiece of a national conversation and once-in-a-decade event. The conference was held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Tuesday 8 October 2019.
Age Discrimination
Risk of Homelessness in Older Women
With many older women at risk of homelessness, the Age Discrimination Commissioner is working with sectors to develop innovative solutions to assist this rapidly growing group of women.
International
HRTC highlights newsletter - April 2016
Working internationally to advance human rights Welcome Welcome to the first bi-annual newsletter for the Human Rights Technical Cooperation (HRTC) Programs. HRTC Highlights is a new initiative that will provide you with updates from our international human rights activities. This edition highlights...
Age Discrimination
Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability
National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability
Age Discrimination
Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability
You can explore a document regarding the National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability.
Rights and Freedoms
Human rights and the Internet
The Internet provides unparalleled opportunities for the promotion and advancement of certain rights
Age Discrimination
Fact or fiction? Stereotypes of older Australians
Explore a fact sheet that outlines the discriminatory attitudes and behaviours older people can experience in the workplace and the community.
Children's Rights
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...
Rights and Freedoms
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed four short fact sheets to help Australian companies meet their responsibility to respect the human rights of those people impacted by their activities.
Race Discrimination