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Commission – General17 July 2019Webpage
Ben Gauntlett
Back to Corporate Plan 2019 - 2020 Commissioner Gauntlett commenced as Disability Discrimination Commissioner in May 2019. His term goals and a strategic work program will be developed over the coming year and will be published at a later date. -
Commission – General5 September 2021Webpage
Human Rights Commissioner, Ms Lorraine Finlay
Learn about Lorraine Finlay, who commenced as Human Rights Commissioner in 2021 after working as a lawyer and academic specialising in human rights. -
Business and Human Rights23 February 2021Publication
Fact Sheet: The Australian mining and resource sector and human rights (2014)
The impact of mining and exploration activities on the human rights of employees and surrounding communities is well understood. Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice in the extractive sector is not only vital for managing business risks but also for creating opportunities. This Fact Sheet outlines how human rights are relevant to the mining and resource sector,… -
Business and Human Rights23 February 2021Publication
Fact Sheet: The Australian finance sector and human rights (2014)
Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice is vital for managing business risks and creating opportunities in the finance sector. This Fact Sheet outlines how human rights are relevant to the finance sector, and what entities in sector can do to ensure they respect human human rights, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The… -
Business and Human Rights23 February 2021Publication
Fact Sheet: Integrating human rights into Australian business practice (2014)
The business and human rights landscape has evolved significantly over the last decade. In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously adopted the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (the Guiding Principles). The Guiding Principles provide a global standard for addressing and preventing human rights impacts associated with business activity. This Fact Sheet… -
Race Discrimination24 October 2023Event
Racism in Sport - Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2023
Join hundreds of people around the country as we gather with experts to discuss one of the most pressing issues of our time: "Racism in Sport." This webinar comes in response to the continued struggles faced by those harmed by racism in the world of sports and builds upon decades of advocacy by the Commission. -
Disability Rights6 March 2024Speech
Good Access is Good Business
City of Sydney Business Breakfast Keynote Address City of Sydney Council Keynote Address for President and Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosalind Croucher Time: Session commences at 7:45am. Session concludes at 10am. Speakers to arrive at 7:30am. Location: Town Hall, Sydney Speaking time: 8:30am – 8:50am for twenty minutes Topic: The business case for access and inclusion… -
Children's Rights12 April 2023Event
Webinar: Reinventing schools to support learning & wellbeing for all
If we want children to flourish, we must ask ourselves if the school system is doing the right thing by them. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the fault lines that emerge when health and learning aren’t considered holistically. Declining mental health, disengagement from learning, disruption among social connections and vastly reduced physical activity were some of the impacts on children… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice5 April 2022News story
Reappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the reappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO. Australian Human Rights Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM said Commissioner Oscar would continue to be a strong advocate for Indigenous Aboriginal languages, social justice and women’s issues. “This is an excellent -
4 April 2022Webpage
Corporate info
Explore a range of corporate publications by the Commission including compliance reports, archived budget reports and a diversity strategy. -
Race Discrimination20 March 2020Video
Harmony Day 2020
Working together for greater harmony. 2020 Harmony Day message by Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan. -
17 January 2019Webpage
ANZ
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) will provide a limited waiver of confidentiality obligations in any non-disclosure agreements or other kinds of agreements so that people may make a confidential submission to the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment on the following basis: The submissions themselves, and any material published or communicated by or in relation to the… -
Children's Rights15 November 2022News story
Governments must urgently address youth justice crisis
The Australian Human Rights Commission calls on all Australian governments to urgently address the national crisis in youth justice to prevent further harm to children in detention, and to reduce youth offending through effective systems of support. -
Commission – General4 April 2023News story
Human rights leaders share lessons from across the globe
For the first time since 2019, the Australian Human Rights Commission was able to participate in person at the annual Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) meetings in Geneva. Over the week of 13-17 March, Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM and Chief Executive Leanne Smith joined colleagues from around the globe to share experiences, lessons… -
Education11 September 2023Webpage
Disability rights training
Upskill your team in disability models, barriers to equal participation, legislative frameworks, and how to apply disability rights knowledge and skills in the workplace. -
Legal16 March 2022Submission
International Labour Organization Protocol of 2014 to Forced Labour Convention 1930 (No. 29)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into the International Labour Organization Protocol of 2014 to Forced Labour Convention 1930 (No. 29) (Forced Labour Protocol). -
Race Discrimination7 November 2022Media Release
Attorney-General commits Government to anti-racism strategy in Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture
“Australia’s continued success as a multicultural nation must include an ongoing commitment to addressing racism,” the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said. -
13 January 2020Webpage
Have your say
Share your thoughts and experiences on issues such as racism, disability, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family responsibilities and more. -
Children's Rights2 November 2020Video
Hello to the new Children's Commissioner
In November 2020, Anne Hollonds commences her role as Australia's National Children's Commissioner. Anne brings to the position a wealth of experience as an advocate for children and young people. To follow her work, visit www.humanrights.gov.au/childrensrights Welcome Anne! -
Disability Rights7 March 2022Project
Guidelines for the inclusion of people with disability in golf
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission), in partnership with Golf Australia, is developing guidelines for the inclusion of people with disability in golf (Guidelines).