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Commission – General
6 October 2021WebpageAHRC Legal Services Expenditure Reports
You can access the Australian Human Rights Commission's compliance reports, which also include its legal services expenditure rreports. -
Rights and Freedoms
9 October 2020Project
Australia's Third Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Learn about how every five years, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) considers the progress of every country in the realisation of all human rights. -
Children's Rights
31 May 2021WebpageKeeping Kids Safe and Well – Your Voices
Anne Hollonds is the National Children’s Commissioner. Her job is to speak up for all children and young people in Australia, to stand up for their rights, and to make sure that adults who make the decisions – like the government – are helping children and their families. The Australian Government is making a national plan about keeping kids safe and well in their families and communities… -
Race Discrimination
29 March 2021Project
National Anti-Racism Framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a plan to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework. The Commission is working with all levels of Government, peak bodies, human rights agencies and community organisations to progress the Framework. -
Technology and Human Rights
16 May 2023Opinion pieceChatbot Race must not be Run with Blinkers on
Learn more about the risks of developing generative artificial intelligence products with disregard for human rights. -
Race Discrimination
6 December 2022Media Release
New report lays foundations for Australia’s first National Anti-Racism Framework
The report identifies data collection and education on racism, and cultural safety as key themes. It also identifies media regulation, standards, and legal protections as priority areas for action. -
Race Discrimination
17 March 2020Webpage
Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims: Consultation Word Clouds
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Age Discrimination
23 August 2019WebpageElder Abuse - Bookmark (2019)
Download the Elder Abuse bookmark and poster on this page. For more information, contact us at AgeDiscrimination@humanrights.gov.au Bookmark Poster -
Commission – General
12 July 2019Publication
Corporate Plan 2019 - 2020
Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday. It has been prepared in accordance with s 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance -
Commission – General
3 June 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
Community update: COVID-19 (June 2020)
Commission News June 2020 Commissioner update COVID-19 Dear friends, The last few weeks have seen a gradual return to some of our pre-pandemic freedoms in many parts of Australia. While physical distancing remains a vital element to maintaining low infection rates, it is clear that we welcome the opportunity to visit loved ones, travel and socialise. The Lucky Country, a term used favourably… -
Commission – General
6 July 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
Community update: COVID-19 (July 2020)
Stay safe. Stay connected. Stay informed. -
Commission – General
22 May 2020Opinion piece
COVID-19's unexpected lessons
Six weeks ago I returned to my traditional homeland near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia. Thanks to modern technology, I am working remotely and continuing my duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Like many Aboriginal people, I chose to return to country because COVID-19 travel restrictions made homeland communities the safest place to see out the… -
Age Discrimination
24 May 2019Publication
Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability (2016)
The right to work is a fundamental human right, but one that far too many older people and people with disability in Australia do not enjoy. -
Age Discrimination
13 September 2021Publication
What’s age got to do with it? (2021)
This report identifies stereotypes, attitudes and beliefs about age that prevail in Australia, and captures some of the ways in which people in Australia understand and experience their impacts. -
Race Discrimination
19 July 2021Publication
Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims (2021)
The Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims project sought to learn about Australian Muslims’ concerns, priorities and experiences of hate, violence and negative public commentary in the wake of the tragic Christchurch mosque attack. -
Age Discrimination
20 December 2023Submission
Australia Post Services Modernisation
The Australian Human Rights Commission provided this submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the Department) regarding the modernisation of Australian postal services. The Commission did this in response to the ‘ Postal Services Modernisation: Discussion Paper’. While recognising the need for modernisation of postal… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
22 October 2019SubmissionSenate inquiry into Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management to Cashless Debit Card Transition) Bill 2019
Explore the Commission's submission to the Senate inquiry in to the Social Security Income Management to Cashless Debit Card Transition Bill from 2019. -
Children's Rights
3 February 2020Publication
Children’s Rights Report 2019
The Children’s Rights Report 2019 — In Their Own Right tells the story of how well children’s rights are protected and promoted across Australia. -
Commission – General
6 May 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
Community update: COVID-19 (May 2020)
Stay safe. Stay connected. Stay informed. -
Sex Discrimination
14 May 2019WebpageChange the course - 18 month milestone
Track progress in university sexual harassment reforms with the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 18-month milestone report on ‘Change the Course’.