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Sex Discrimination8 November 2019Speech
Invisible women in sport
Kate Jenkins Australian Institute of Sport Conference 6 November 2019 Thank you very much for joining me here today. I will start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Every time I make that acknowledgement, I make it genuinely and from the heart. I'm really proud to live in a… -
Children's Rights9 March 2022Project
On Your Terms: Youth survey on consent and sex ed
Under the direction of the National Children’s Commissioner, the Children’s Rights Team at the Australian Human Rights Commission has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to conduct a study on 14-18-year-old's experiences of, and attitudes towards, consent, respectful relationships, and sexuality education in Australia. The study also aims to examine young people… -
Sex Discrimination10 October 2019Project
Indigenous Defence Project
Defence has requested the Australian Human Rights Commission to complete a project on the attraction, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Defence Australian Public Service (Defence APS). -
Race Discrimination16 November 2021Media Release
New guidelines to address spectator racism in sport
A new set of guidelines will help Australian sports organisations act effectively and consistently in responding to incidents of spectator racism and preventing racism from occurring at sporting events. Major professional sports organisations including the AFL, Cricket Australia, NRL, Tennis Australia, and some of the nation’s largest stadiums have already endorsed the guidelines, and more… -
Disability Rights16 April 2024Webpage
Ambassador Profile - Jane Spring
Chair of the Disability Council NSW, IncludeAbility Ambassador Jane Spring talks about the professional lives for people with disability. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice7 December 2020Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report (2020)
Our women and girls' voices are vital to paving the way for a future I believe all Australians want, deserve and have a right to. Read this report, and listen to their voices. -
Rights and Freedoms9 March 2023Media Release
Commission launches model for an Australian Human Rights Act
Australia is the only liberal democracy that does not have an act or charter of rights at the national level, and there are currently very few legal protections for the fundamental rights of Australians. -
Commission – General2 March 2021E-bulletin (Monthly)
March ebulletin
News and updates from the Australian Human Rights Commission -
Sex Discrimination23 March 2022News story
Media statement: Release of 2021 National Student Safety Survey Report
A statement from Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins: Sexual harassment and sexual assault remain far too prevalent in the Australian community. Women, young people and intersectional groups face unacceptably higher risk of this conduct at home, at work, online and in education, including in universities. The Australian university sector took a leadership position when it came… -
Race Discrimination27 January 2022Project
International Student Principles
The International Student Principles (‘The Principles’) were developed to address the human rights concerns of international students living in Australia. The development of the Principles began in 2009, following several incidents of racist violence directed at international students. -
Commission – General30 October 2020Webpage
National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds
Anne Hollonds National Children's Commissioner: 2020 - The National Children’s Commissioner monitors policy and legislation to ensure that the human rights of children are protected and promoted, and provides advice to government. Anne says the most important part of her job is listening to Australia’s children and young people about their needs and experiences so she can inform the decision… -
Disability Rights2 May 2024Webpage
Preparing for an interview
Tips on researching organisations you’re applying to, preparing for interview questions and answers and logistics like requesting reasonable adjustments to be made. -
Commission – General7 September 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
September ebulletin
However, given the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 we believe a new and different approach is needed to celebrate the many human rights heroes who have emerged this year. -
31 January 2024Webpage
Positive duty compliance and enforcement
Concerned about an organisation’s compliance with the positive duty? Complete our form to report work-related incidents of sexual related victimisation. -
Rights and Freedoms5 May 2019Video
Human Rights Awards 2018
The Honourable Justice Peter McClellan AM and Chrissie Foster have won the prestigious 2018 Human Rights Medal for their enormous contribution to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Young People’s Human Rights Medal went to Saxon Mullins, who received a standing ovation. Saxon told her story of sexual assault on national television and highlighted the… -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
2018 Human Rights Awards
14 December 2018 Westin Hotel, Sydney (Check against delivery) [Thank you for your warm welcome to country] Introduction I begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation— to their elders, past and present, and to the future generations; and I particularly acknowledge all Indigenous guests joining us here today. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission may I… -
Technology and Human Rights16 May 2023Opinion piece
Chatbot Race must not be Run with Blinkers on
Learn more about the risks of developing generative artificial intelligence products with disregard for human rights. -
Sex Discrimination5 March 2021Media Release
Statement on Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
As Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, I welcome today’s announcement from Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham. I acknowledge the importance and urgency of this Independent Review (Review) into the workplaces of Parliamentarians and their staff, established by the Federal Government, in consultation with the Presiding Officers, the Opposition, minor parties and independents. The… -
Disability Rights28 April 2021News story
New report explores adaptable housing for Australians with disability
The Commission has today released a new report, produced by Monash University’s Urban Lab, exploring adaptable housing for people with disability in Australia. The report was commissioned by the Australian Human Rights Commission in line with Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlett’s term goal to increase access to accessible housing for Australians with disability. In… -
Race Discrimination6 December 2021Publication
Ismaع: Listen report (2004)
National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians
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