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LGBTIQ+
15 May 2020News story
Commission marks LGBTIQ+ rights milestone
May 17 is the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It is a day in which countries around the world seek to raise awareness about the discrimination, violence and harassment experienced by members of LGBTIQ+ communities. This year’s IDAHOBIT is particularly significant as 17 May 2020 marks 30 years since the World Health Organization removed … -
Commission – General
3 November 2017Media ReleaseFinalists announced for Community Organisation Award
The Australian Human Rights Commission has announced five finalists for the Human Rights Awards in the Community Organisation category. The award is presented each year to a non-government or community based organisation with a proven track record in promoting and advancing human rights in the Australian community. This year’s shortlist includes a diverse range of organisations. • End Rape… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the administration and operation of the Migration Act 1958
Thank you for inviting the Commission to make a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee's Inquiry into the administration and operation of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) ('Migration Act'). -
13 April 2015Book page
Who we are
The Australian Human Rights Commission is independent from government and established by legislation. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a shared awareness and recognition of freedoms and rights throughout Australia. We operate under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) as well as federal laws that seek to ensure freedom from… -
Commission – General
3 November 2022Publication
Annual Report 2021-2022
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year. -
Rights and Freedoms
8 April 2015SpeechLaunch of the Rights & Responsibilities Consultation 2014 Report
Thank you for coming. It's a great pleasure to launch the report from our Rights and Responsibilities Consultation. Like my Commissioner colleagues, the role of Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner is to look at systemic public policy issues. No Commissioner investigates complaints from the public. That is the role of the President. On my arrival the President and I divided policy -
Education18 December 2017Media Release
Report card on Australian Universities response to Change the course report
The Australian Human Rights Commission has conducted an audit of responses to the landmark Change the course report into sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities. The Change the course report released in August 2017 found one in five (21%) students reported experiencing sexual harassment in a university setting in 2016 and 1.6% of students reported experiencing sexual … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
1 December 2017Media ReleaseWiyi Yani U Thangani Women’s Voices ‘Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future’
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO will today launch the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project. The project will be led by the Australian Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Commissioner Oscar will be joined by the Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion at today’s… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechNotes for presentation to Productivity Commission DDA review
Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. Can I begin by apologising for the Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Sev Ozdowski. Sev has been following this inquiry very closely but had arranged to be away this week before the schedule for these hearings was settled. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
26 February 2018Media Release
Close the Gap Campaign welcomes extension of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking programs
The Close the Gap Campaign welcomes the new investment in the successful ‘National Tackling Indigenous Smoking’ (TIS) programs. The Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Ken Wyatt announced the Federal Government will provide a further $183.7 million to TIS over four years across its current 37 regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander TIS health providers. The Campaign’s recently… -
Commission – General
4 October 2017Media Release
Powerful anti-racism message comes to a screen near you
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane has brought the anti-racism message home, launching a set of advertisements for broadcast on national TV and for streaming to millions of desktop computers and hand-held devices around the country. The campaign depicts casual racism in the workplace and the provision of goods and services. “Independent research has found that… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 October 2023News story
Closing the Gap in a Divided Family - June Oscar feature in the Aus
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar says forging a relationship with her white relatives has given their extended families a different perspective on the voice - feature article by Victoria Laurie in the Australian. -
Age Discrimination
2 June 2023Project
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. -
Commission – General
6 March 2013Speech
Asylum Seekers, Marriage Equality and Racial Vilification: What role for the AHRC? (2012)
Speech delivered to the Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society -
Disability Rights
6 May 2024Webpage
IncludeAbility Senior Leadership Forum 2023
Learn about the second IncludeAbility Senior Leadership Forum held in Sydney on 16 March 2023 by The Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
13 September 2013Opinion pieceAustralia, Human Rights, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
A comment on the current human rights issues faced by Australia in the processing of refugees and asylum seekers -
Education8 April 2016Webpage
Become a human rights advocate
Learn how to become a human rights advocate with resources and guidance from the Australian Human Rights Commission. Empower change and promote justice. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Refugees are a group at high nutrition risk. There is a strong duty of adequate nutritional care for institutionalised persons. The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the largest member organisation for nutrition professionals in Australia. It is notable that DAA has been unable to identify significant input by nutrition professionals into the planning or provision of care for asylum… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Media Release
Encryption law falls short on rights safeguards
Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow warns significant threats to human rights remain despite some improvements to Australia’s encryption law. “Police and security agencies must be equipped with robust powers to protect our national security. However, these powers need independent oversight, to ensure any impact on our human rights is proportionate to the relevant risks,” said… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Questions on Notice 13 May 2003
I refer to the Questions on Notice taken by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("HREOC") during its evidence before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee's Reference on the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 ("AHRC Bill") on 29 April 2003 and provide the responses below.