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Commission – General28 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… -
Sex Discrimination12 September 2018Media Release
Sexual harassment in Australian workplaces widespread and pervasive
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will release new figures today that confirm people have told the Commission that sexual harassment is widespread and pervasive and has increased significantly from the last survey six years ago. Commissioner Jenkins will detail the results of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report Everyone’s business: Fourth national survey on sexual … -
Commission – General28 February 2022Webpage
Senate Order on Government Contracts (Archived reports)
Click here to read the most recent report Senate Order on Government Contracts - Archived reports Click here to read the report for 1/1/2023 to 31/12/2023 SENATE ORDER FOR ENTITY CONTRACTS LISTING RELATING TO THE CALENDAR PERIOD 01/01/2022-31/12/2022 Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by the Australian Human Rights Commission… -
24 January 2017Opinion piece
We need a national picture of domestic violence homicides
Authors Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins and President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Professor Gillian Triggs In March 2010, shortly after making the decision to leave her abusive husband after more than 20 years of violence, Zahra Abrahimzadeh was stabbed to death in front of 300 witnesses inside the Adelaide Convention Centre. Two years later, her husband was… -
Commission – General31 August 2024Publication
Corporate Plan 2024-2025
This plan identifies the strategic and operating framework in which the Commission operates, and the actions we will take to achieve our purpose. -
Sex Discrimination20 May 2016Project
University sexual assault and sexual harassment project
The Australian Human Rights Commission has undertaken a National University Student Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment. -
Commission – General22 March 2024Speech
AALA Harmony Day and IWD
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL Acknowledgements [Thank you to Clayton Utz and to Dora Cheung, AALA] Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay my respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. I was invited to this event to celebrate Harmony Day, and also to connect the recent celebration… -
Age Discrimination13 March 2024Speech
A Human Rights Act and older people
OPAN National Older Persons Reference Group Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) Abstract The presentation will focus on the Commission’s proposed model for a Human Rights Act in Australia and how it may support the rights of older people. Introduction [Thank you to organisers….] I would like to begin my contribution by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this… -
Sex Discrimination15 March 2024Speech
Women’s Legal Services Launch of Publications
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Good evening. My name is Rosalind Croucher and I am the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. I would like to pay my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation whose lands we are meeting on today and on whose lands our offices of the Australian Human Rights Commission reside as well. I’d like to acknowledge their elders past and… -
24 April 2015Book page
Annex 3: Recommendations by the Australian Human Rights Commission for Australia’s UPR appearance
2 Background and framework for human rights promotion and protection 2.2 Scope of international obligations The Commission recommends that Government expedite the ratification of OPCAT and establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism for places of detention. The Commission recommends that the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Treaties conduct a National Interest Analysis on -
Disability Rights30 April 2024Webpage
‘Meet the Experts’ Video Campaign
Watch these videos exploring and celebrating the skills, knowledge and experience Australians with disability bring to their workplaces. -
Race Discrimination11 March 2024Webpage
Race Discrimination Commissioner, Mr Giridharan Sivaraman
Meet Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner, advocating for rights and inclusion. Learn about racism and take action. -
Disability Rights20 September 2013Speech
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Closing Statement
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 10th Session, Australia - Commissioner Innes, Closing Statement 4th September 2013 -
Age Discrimination12 November 2015Project
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. -
Human Resources14 December 2012Webpage
Information for Job Applicants
The primary function of your written application is to provide sufficient information about your skills, knowledge and experience to allow the Selection Committee to assess your suitability for the position and, if interviews are being conducted, whether you should be interviewed for the position. -
Disability Rights6 April 2016Speech
NDIS Housing Innovation Showcase
Good morning. I’m pleased to be able to be here with you all today. I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wangal people, and pay respect to their Elders both past and present. There are really only a few things that are more fundamental to us than having a place to live. The right to safe and suitable accommodation is a basic human right, a… -
Disability Rights17 May 2016Speech
Australian Network on Disability Annual National Conference 2016
I would like to thank the Australian Network on Disability for inviting me to speak about the work I have been doing. As many of you would know, I have recently concluded the Willing to Work National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability. The report for which was released by the Attorney-General last week. The report is available… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Exemption applications under the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth)
Section 44 of the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) gives the Commission the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. Temporary exemptions may be granted for up to five years at a time and may be granted subject to specified terms and conditions. The effect of a temporary exemption is that discrimination covered by the exemption is not unlawful under the Act… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Close the Gap: Indigenous Health Campaign
Working together to achieve health and life expectation equality for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of refusal of temporary exemption: Redline buses (2012)
By this instrument, the Australian Human Rights Commission has refused the application from Tasmanian Redline Coaches Pty Ltd trading as Tasmania’s Own Redline Buses (Redline) for an exemption pursuant to Part 33A of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards).
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